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| name = Ex Libris
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| caption = Frontwoman Dianne van Giersbergen in 2014
| caption = Ex Libris in London in 2014
| background = group_or_band
| alias = Erinyen
| alias = Erinyen
| origin = [[Boxtel]], [[North Brabant]], [[Netherlands]]
| origin = [[Boxtel]], Netherlands
| genre = [[Symphonic metal]]<br>[[Progressive metal]]<br>[[Gothic metal]]
| genre = [[Symphonic metal]]<br />[[Progressive metal]]<br />[[Gothic metal]]
| years_active = {{start date|2003}}–present
| years_active = 2003–present
| label = Independent
| label = Independent
| associated_acts = [[Xandria]]
| associated_acts = [[Xandria]]
| website = {{URL|www.exlibrismusic.com}}
| website = {{URL|exlibrismusic.com}}
| current_members = [[Dianne van Giersbergen]]<br>Koen Stam<br>Bob Wijtsma<br>Luuk van Gerven<br>Harmen Kieboom
| current_members = [[Dianne van Giersbergen]]<br />Bob Wijtsma<br />Luuk van Gerven<br />Harmen Kieboom<br />Joost van den Broek
| past_members = Bram van Breugel<br>Eva Albers<br>Joost van de Pas<br>Paul van den Broek<br>Eelco van der Meer<br>Peter den Bakker
| past_members = Bram van Breugel<br />Eva Albers<br />Joost van de Pas<br />Paul van den Broek<br />Eelco van der Meer<br />Peter den Bakker<br />Koen Stam
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'''Ex Libris''' (Latin for '''from the books''') is a Dutch symphonic/progressive [[Heavy metal music|metal band]], founded in 2004 by [[Dianne van Giersbergen]] and Joost van de Pas.
'''Ex Libris''' (Latin for '''from the books''') is a Dutch [[Symphonic metal|symphonic]]/[[progressive metal]] band founded in 2004 by [[Dianne van Giersbergen]] and Joost van de Pas.


== History ==
== History ==
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Ex Libris formed in 2003 in the Netherlands. Operatic soprano [[Dianne van Giersbergen]] leads the band. In 2004, with the addition of guitarist Paul van den Broek and keyboardist Koen Stam, the band's name changed from Erinyen to Ex Libris.
Ex Libris formed in 2003 in the Netherlands. Operatic soprano [[Dianne van Giersbergen]] leads the band. In 2004, with the addition of guitarist Paul van den Broek and keyboardist Koen Stam, the band's name changed from Erinyen to Ex Libris.


=== ''Drawn'' demo and debut album ''Amygdala'' (2005-2008) ===
=== ''Drawn'' demo and debut album ''Amygdala'' (2005–2008) ===
In 2005, they released a 4-song demo ''Drawn''. They started playing more shows and bassist Peter den Bakker joined the band while recording their debut album. ''Amygdala'' was released in 2008, featuring demo tracks from ''Drawn'', "Dawn of Sugars" and "Breath with Me". The album was well received.
In 2005, they released a 4-song demo ''Drawn''. They started playing more shows and bassist Peter den Bakker joined the band while recording their debut album. ''Amygdala'' was released in 2008, featuring demo tracks from ''Drawn'', "Dawn of Sugars" and "Breath with Me". The album was well received.


Ex Libris supported shows with other Dutch symphonic metal bands such as [[Epica (band)|Epica]], [[Stream of Passion]] and [[ReVamp]]. They played abroad, in Germany, France, Belgium and the United Kingdom (with [[Delain]]).
Ex Libris supported shows with other Dutch symphonic metal bands such as [[Epica (band)|Epica]], [[Stream of Passion]] and [[ReVamp]]. They played abroad, in Germany, France, Belgium and the United Kingdom (with [[Delain]]).


=== Line-up changes and ''Medea'' (2011-2014) ===
=== Line-up changes and ''Medea'' (2011–2014) ===
In 2011, Ex Libris returned to the studio and recorded a 3-track demo "Medea" for their upcoming album.
In 2011, Ex Libris returned to the studio and recorded a three-track demo "Medea" for their upcoming album.


In 2013 drummer Joost van de Pas was replaced by Eelco van der Meer, who toured with [[Stream of Passion]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.exlibrismusic.com/?p=history |title=Ex Libris - Official Website |publisher=Exlibrismusic.com |date=1980-01-01 |accessdate=2015-08-14}}</ref> Around the same time, Dianne became the new front-woman for German symphonic metal band [[Xandria]], right after the departure of [[Manuela Kraller]], without leaving Ex Libris.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://xandria.de/announcement/ |title=Announcement - Xandria |publisher=Xandria.de |date=2013-10-25 |accessdate=2015-08-14}}</ref>
In 2013 drummer Joost van de Pas was replaced by Eelco van der Meer, who toured with [[Stream of Passion]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.exlibrismusic.com/?p=history |title=Ex Libris – Official Website |publisher=Exlibrismusic.com |date=1 January 1980 |accessdate=14 August 2015}}</ref> Around the same time, Dianne became the new front-woman for German symphonic metal band [[Xandria]], right after the departure of [[Manuela Kraller]], without leaving Ex Libris.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://xandria.de/announcement/ |title=Announcement – Xandria |publisher=Xandria.de |date=25 October 2013 |accessdate=14 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721130030/http://xandria.de/announcement/ |archive-date=21 July 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


The new album [[Medea (Ex Libris album)|''Medea'']] is a [[concept album]] about the Greek tragedy of [[Medea]] and her lover [[Jason]]. The album was funded via an [[IndieGogo]] campaign with the goal of €2.000 which was successful and passed the goal with €3.549.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ex-libris-new-full-length-album-medea |title=Ex Libris new full length album - Medea! |publisher=Indiegogo |date=2013-11-04 |accessdate=2015-08-14}}</ref> The album was released independently in January 2014.
The new album [[Medea (Ex Libris album)|''Medea'']] is a [[concept album]] about the Greek tragedy of [[Medea]] and her lover [[Jason]]. The album was funded via an [[IndieGogo]] campaign with the goal of €2,000 which was successful and passed the goal with €3,549.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ex-libris-new-full-length-album-medea |title=Ex Libris new full length album – Medea! |publisher=Indiegogo |date=4 November 2013 |accessdate=14 August 2015}}</ref> The album was released independently in January 2014.


On June 2014, drummer Eelco van der Meer departed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.exlibrismusic.com/?p=news |title=Ex Libris - Official Website |publisher=Exlibrismusic.com |date= |accessdate=2015-08-14}}</ref>
In June 2014, drummer Eelco van der Meer departed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.exlibrismusic.com/?p=news |title=Ex Libris – Official Website |publisher=Exlibrismusic.com |date= |accessdate=14 August 2015}}</ref>


=== Third studio album (2017-present) ===
=== ''Ann'' (2017–present) ===
Ex Libris is currently preparing for their 3rd studio album a metal trilogy called ''Ann''.
Ex Libris began work on their third studio album, a metal trilogy called ''Ann''. It was divided into three chapters, each one about a different Ann that lived in different times and places, sharing the same fate – death.
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The first chapter, called ''Anne Boleyn'' was released on 1 August 2018. The second one, called ''Anastasia Romanova'' was released on 15 March 2019. The third and final chapter, called ''Anne Frank'' was released on 15 November 2019 along with the complete edition with all three EPs.
It will be divided into three chapters, each one about a different Ann that lived in different times and places, sharing the same fate - the death.
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The first chapter, called ''Anne Boleyn'' was released on August 1st, 2018. The second one, called ''Anastasia Romanova'' was released on March 15th, 2019. The upcoming third chapter, called ''Anne Frank'' is expected for the end of 2019 summer.


==Discography==
== Discography ==
;Demos
*''Drawn'' (2005)
*''[[Medea (Ex Libris album)|Medea]]'' (2011)
'''Studio albums'''
'''Studio albums'''
*''Amygdala'' (2008)
*''Amygdala'' (2008)
*''[[Medea (Ex Libris album)|Medea]]'' (2014)
*''[[Medea (Ex Libris album)|Medea]]'' (2014)
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*''Ann - Chapter 1: Anne Boleyn'' (2018)
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*''Ann - Chapter 2: Anastasia Romanova'' (2019)
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*''Ann - Chapter 3: Anne Frank'' (2019)


* ''Ann (2019)''
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==Members==
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** ''Chapter 1: Anne Boleyn'' (2018)
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** ''Chapter 2: Anastasia Romanova'' (2019)
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** ''Chapter 3: Anne Frank'' (2019)

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== Members ==
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'''Current members'''
'''Current members'''
*[[Dianne van Giersbergen]] ([[Karmaflow]] <small>(live)</small>, [[Pathfinder (band)|Pathfinder]] <small>(live)</small>, ex-[[Xandria]]) - vocals <small>(2003–present)</small>
*[[Dianne van Giersbergen]] – vocals (2003–present)
*Bob Wijtsma – guitars (2015–present)
*Koen Stam (ex-Schraapstaal, ex-Evershadow) - keyboards <small>(2003–present)</small>
*Bob Wijtsma (ex-Xystus, Karmaflow, Blaze of Darkness) - guitars <small>(2015–present)</small>
*Luuk van Gerven – bass guitar (2015–present)
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*Harmen Kieboom – drums (2015–present)
*Luuk van Gerven (Cardamon, ex-[[After Forever]], [[Karmaflow]], Robby Valentine, ex-Xystus) - bass guitar <small>(2015–present)</small>
*Joost van den Broek – keyboards (2019–present)
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*Harmen Kieboom (Penny's Twisted Flavour, SMP Amsterdam) - drums <small>(2015–present)</small>
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'''Former members'''
'''Former members'''
*Bram van Breugel - bass <small>(2004-2006)</small>
*Bram van Breugel – bass (2004–2006)
*Eva Albers - guitars <small>(2004-2009)</small>
*Eva Albers – guitars (2004–2009)
*Joost van de Pas - drums <small>(2003-2012)</small>
*Joost van de Pas – drums (2003–2012)
*Paul van den Broek - lead guitars <small>(2003-2014)</small>
*Paul van den Broek – lead guitars (2003–2014)
*Eelco van der Meer – drums (2013–2014)
*Eelco van der Meer (Last Breath Denied, ex-Ethereal, ex-Cirrha Niva <small>(live)</small>, ex-Mythlorian, ex-[[The Saturnine]]) - drums <small>(2013-2014)</small>
*Peter den Bakker (Beyond God, Sin7sinS) - bass <small>(2007–2014)</small>
*Peter den Bakker – bass (2007–2014)
*Koen Stam – keyboards (2003–2019)
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== References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
*[http://www.exlibrismusic.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.exlibrismusic.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Ex_Libris/58967 Ex Libris] at [[Encyclopaedia Metallum]]
*[http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Ex_Libris/58967 Ex Libris] at [[Encyclopaedia Metallum]]
*[http://www.last.fm/music/Ex+Libris Ex Libris] at [[Last.fm]]
*[http://www.last.fm/music/Ex+Libris Ex Libris] at [[Last.fm]]
*[http://www.reverbnation.com/exlibris Ex Libris] at [[ReverbNation]]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20140117035056/http://www.reverbnation.com/exlibris Ex Libris] at [[ReverbNation]]
*{{YouTube|user=UCxW8_A1ZcaRuZKN-_MvcwGA}}
*{{YouTube|user=UCxW8_A1ZcaRuZKN-_MvcwGA}}


Latest revision as of 12:49, 3 September 2024

Ex Libris
Frontwoman Dianne van Giersbergen in 2014
Background information
Also known asErinyen
OriginBoxtel, Netherlands
GenresSymphonic metal
Progressive metal
Gothic metal
Years active2003–present
LabelsIndependent
MembersDianne van Giersbergen
Bob Wijtsma
Luuk van Gerven
Harmen Kieboom
Joost van den Broek
Past membersBram van Breugel
Eva Albers
Joost van de Pas
Paul van den Broek
Eelco van der Meer
Peter den Bakker
Koen Stam
Websiteexlibrismusic.com

Ex Libris (Latin for from the books) is a Dutch symphonic/progressive metal band founded in 2004 by Dianne van Giersbergen and Joost van de Pas.

History

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Formation (2003)

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Ex Libris formed in 2003 in the Netherlands. Operatic soprano Dianne van Giersbergen leads the band. In 2004, with the addition of guitarist Paul van den Broek and keyboardist Koen Stam, the band's name changed from Erinyen to Ex Libris.

Drawn demo and debut album Amygdala (2005–2008)

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In 2005, they released a 4-song demo Drawn. They started playing more shows and bassist Peter den Bakker joined the band while recording their debut album. Amygdala was released in 2008, featuring demo tracks from Drawn, "Dawn of Sugars" and "Breath with Me". The album was well received.

Ex Libris supported shows with other Dutch symphonic metal bands such as Epica, Stream of Passion and ReVamp. They played abroad, in Germany, France, Belgium and the United Kingdom (with Delain).

Line-up changes and Medea (2011–2014)

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In 2011, Ex Libris returned to the studio and recorded a three-track demo "Medea" for their upcoming album.

In 2013 drummer Joost van de Pas was replaced by Eelco van der Meer, who toured with Stream of Passion in 2012.[1] Around the same time, Dianne became the new front-woman for German symphonic metal band Xandria, right after the departure of Manuela Kraller, without leaving Ex Libris.[2]

The new album Medea is a concept album about the Greek tragedy of Medea and her lover Jason. The album was funded via an IndieGogo campaign with the goal of €2,000 which was successful and passed the goal with €3,549.[3] The album was released independently in January 2014.

In June 2014, drummer Eelco van der Meer departed.[4]

Ann (2017–present)

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Ex Libris began work on their third studio album, a metal trilogy called Ann. It was divided into three chapters, each one about a different Ann that lived in different times and places, sharing the same fate – death. The first chapter, called Anne Boleyn was released on 1 August 2018. The second one, called Anastasia Romanova was released on 15 March 2019. The third and final chapter, called Anne Frank was released on 15 November 2019 along with the complete edition with all three EPs.

Discography

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Studio albums

  • Amygdala (2008)
  • Medea (2014)
  • Ann (2019)
    • Chapter 1: Anne Boleyn (2018)
    • Chapter 2: Anastasia Romanova (2019)
    • Chapter 3: Anne Frank (2019)

Members

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References

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  1. ^ "Ex Libris – Official Website". Exlibrismusic.com. 1 January 1980. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  2. ^ "Announcement – Xandria". Xandria.de. 25 October 2013. Archived from the original on 21 July 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  3. ^ "Ex Libris new full length album – Medea!". Indiegogo. 4 November 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  4. ^ "Ex Libris – Official Website". Exlibrismusic.com. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
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