Aexylium - Myth Of Mankind (CD)
Label: Rockshots Records Genre: Folk Metal Format: Digipack Release date: 23/05/2025 Code: RSCD222 UPC: 8051128622898
Tracklist
01. Fontes et Omnia
02. The Queen
03. Hexe
04. Into Oblivion
05. In Sorrow
06. Myth of Mankind
07. Eclissi
08. Wild Hunt
09. Surrender
10. Northern Lights
11. Eternity
Band line up
Sam Biganzoli: vocals
Arianna Bellinaso: vocals
Gabriele Cacocciola: bass
Federico Bonoldi: violin
Alberto Mezzanotte: drums
Fabio Buzzago: guitars
Luca Perrone: guitars
Leandro Pessina: flute
Stefano Colombo: keyboards
Album Credits
Main Music Composer: Fabio Buzzago
Lyrics: Fabio Buzzago, Gabriele Cacocciola, Samuele Biganzoli
Orchestrations: Fabio Buzzago, Stefano Colombo
Production: Davide Tavecchia, Buzzago Fabio, Stefano Colombo, Alberto Bernasconi
Recording, Mixing, Mastering: Davide Tavecchia (Twilight Studio)
Graphics: Gustavo Sazes
Aexyllium, formed in Italy in 2014, blends the raw energy of modern metal with the evocative sounds of traditional instruments, creating a unique and dynamic folk metal identity. Over the years, the band has gained recognition across Europe, performing at major festivals, including Dong Open Air 2024 where they shared the stage with Blind Guardian.
Following "Tales from This Land" (2018) and "The Fifth Season" (2021), Aexyllium returns with their most ambitious work to date: "Myth of Mankind". This third album, released via Rockshots Records, showcases a more cohesive and refined sound, balancing powerful orchestrations, intricate melodies and dynamic shifts between aggressive and melodic elements. The record expands beyond the band’s previous reliance on Norse mythology, embracing abstract and introspective themes while maintaining their signature blend of folk instrumentation and heavy metal intensity.
Aexyllium's lineup has evolved with the addition of drummer Alberto Mezzanotte (ex-Frozen Crown, currently in Nekomata and Apple Sauce), guitarist Luca Perrone (founder of Apple Sauce) and new frontman Sam Biganzoli, whose versatile vocal approach adds new depth to the band’s sound. His interplay with Arianna’s ethereal voice enhances the contrast between orchestral grandeur and raw metal power, setting this album apart from their previous works.
The band’s meticulous songwriting process results in a seamless and immersive listening experience, where folk melodies, symphonic arrangements and technical guitar work coexist fluidly. Their live performances reflect this synergy, delivering an explosive and engaging stage presence.
For fans of Eluveitie, Korpiklaani, Amorphis, Folkstone, Alestorm and Mago de Oz, "Myth of Mankind" solidifies Aexyllium’s place among the rising forces in modern folk metal, offering a fresh and innovative approach to the genre.
MARKETING & PROMOTION / SELLING POINTS
Third full-lenght album by folk metal band Aexylium
For fans of Eluveitie, Korpiklaani, Amorphis