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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.


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


=== ''Drawn'' ===
==Biography<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>==
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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 (band)|Epica]], [[Stream of Passion]] and [[ReVamp]]. They played abroad, in Germany, France, Belgium and the United Kingdom (with [[Delain]]).
Progressive powerhouse Ex Libris entered the world of heavy metal in 2004. Hailing from the Netherlands, a country known for it’s big and diverse female-fronted scene, they stand out as u unique voice within the genre. Classically trained soprano Dianne van Giersbergen soars and whispers throughout big, bombastic songs that are not only impressive in length, but also in sheer, raw power. There’s ample room for progressive licks, melodies and solo’s next to atmospheric and soothing soundscapes. But make no mistake, they put the pedal to the metal. Pounding double bass drums, furious riffs and frighteningly intense vocals all combine to make Ex Libris a singular force in the world of female-fronted music. Expect full-on musicianship, epic songwriting, extreme dynamics and the full emotional spectrum from one of the most gifted sopranos in The Netherlands.With their first proper line-up complete in 2004 with current guitarist Paul van den Broek and keyboardist Koen Stam, the name "Erinyen" was then changed to '''Ex Libris'''.

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In 2005, they released their 4-song demo "Drawn," released independently under their new name. They later started playing more shows and bassist Peter den Bakker then joined the band during the recordings of their debut album. "Amygdala" was released in 2008, featuring 2 demo tracks from "Drawn", "Dawn of Sugars" and "Breath with Me". The album was well received, with bigger shows as a result. More people took notice, and Ex Libris supported shows with other Dutch symphonic metal bands like [[Epica (band)|Epica]], [[Stream of Passion]] and [[ReVamp]]. They also played more and more shows abroad, in countries like Germany, France, Belgium and most recently the United Kingdom with [[Delain]].


===Line-up changes and new album===
===Line-up changes and new album===
In 2011, Ex Libris returned to studio and recorded a 3-track demo "Medea" for their upcoming album of said name.
In 2011, Ex Libris returned to the studio and recorded a 3-track demo "Medea" for their upcoming album.


In Early 2013, Joost van de Pas was replaced by drummer 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 was announced as the new front-woman for German symphonic metal band [[Xandria]], right after the departure of [[Manuela Kraller]], but she still keeps her commitment as the front-woman for 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=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>


The new album "[[Medea (Ex Libris album)|Medea]]", is a 60+ minutes full concept album about the Greek tragedy of [[Medea]] and her lover [[Jason]]. The album was being funded on the [[IndieGogo]] campaign with the goal of €2, which was successful and passed the goal with €3.59.<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 on January 2014 independently with a release party on the same day.
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, which was successful and passed the goal with €3.59.<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.


On June 2014, drummer Eelco van der Meer departed from Ex Libris, and the band said there is no point on disbanding and will continue in music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.exlibrismusic.com/?p=news |title=Ex Libris - Official Website |publisher=Exlibrismusic.com |date= |accessdate=2015-08-14}}</ref>
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>


==Discography==
==Discography==
;Demos
;Demos
*''Drawn'' (2005)
*''Drawn'' (2005)
*''[[Medea (Ex Libris demo)|Medea]]'' (2011)
*''[[Medea (Ex Libris album)|Medea]]'' (2011)
;Studio albums
;Studio albums
*''Amygdala'' (2008)
*''Amygdala'' (2008)

Revision as of 07:30, 21 May 2016

Ex Libris
Ex Libris in London in 2014
Background information
Also known asErinyen
OriginBoxtel, North Brabant, Netherlands
GenresSymphonic metal
Progressive metal
Gothic metal
Years active2004 (2004)–present
LabelsIndependent
MembersDianne van Giersbergen
Koen Stam
Bob Wijtsma
Luuk van Gerven
Harmen Kieboom
Past membersBram van Breugel
Eva Albers
Joost van de Pas
Paul van den Broek
Eelco van der Meer
Peter den Bakker
Websitewww.exlibrismusic.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

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

Drawn

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 new album

In 2011, Ex Libris returned to the studio and recorded a 3-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, which was successful and passed the goal with €3.59.[3] The album was released independently in January 2014.

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

Discography

Demos
  • Drawn (2005)
  • Medea (2011)
Studio albums
  • Amygdala (2008)
  • Medea (2014)

Line-up

References

  1. ^ "Ex Libris - Official Website". Exlibrismusic.com. 1980-01-01. Retrieved 2015-08-14.
  2. ^ "Announcement - Xandria". Xandria.de. 2013-10-25. Retrieved 2015-08-14.
  3. ^ "Ex Libris new full length album - Medea!". Indiegogo. 2013-11-04. Retrieved 2015-08-14.
  4. ^ "Ex Libris - Official Website". Exlibrismusic.com. Retrieved 2015-08-14.
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