BIOGRAPHY

Aexylium was formed in Varese (Italy) in 2014, and the band consists of nine members.

Aexylium has performed at many renowned European festivals, such as Dong Open Air (GER), Tanzt! (GER), Mead & Greed (GER), Montelago Celtic Festival, Malpaga Folk & Metal, Druidia, and more.
During these events, Aexylium shared the stage with numerous bands like Blind Guardian, Elvenking, Wind Rose, Tyr, Vision Divine, Furor Gallico, Temperance, and others.

The debut album, Tales From This Land (2018), was released through Underground Symphony Records. It was recorded at Twilight Studio by Davide Tavecchia and mastered by Simone Mularoni (Elvenking, DGM, Secret Sphere).

In 2021, Aexylium signed a deal with Rockshots Records for the new album titled ‘The Fifth Season’, recorded at Twilight Studio, with artwork created by Jan Yrlund of Darkgrove Design (Testament, Manowar, Korpiklaani).
So far, the band has released six music videos as singles.

In February 2022, two brilliant musicians joined the band: Alberto Mezzanotte (ex Frozen Crown) and frontman Sam Biganzoli.
Aexylium’s partners include Solar Guitars, Footblaster, Liuteria Cocopelli, and Firebird Strumenti Musicali.

“The third and latest album, titled ‘Myth of Mankind’, is finally ready to be released in the coming months, with artwork created by the talented artist Gustavo Sazes (Arch Enemy, James Labrie, Machine Head, Amaranthe, Epica, Manowar, etc.).”

MUSIC

New Album: ‘MYTH OF MANKIND’ (to be released)

OLD VIDEOS

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LINEUP

Samuele Biganzoli – Vocals

Arianna Bellinaso – Vocals

Fabio Buzzago – Guitar, Choirs

Luca Perrone – Guitar

Alberto Mezzanotte – Drums

Gabriele Cacocciola – Bass

Stefano Colombo – Keyboards, Choirs

Leandro Pessina – Flutes, Bouzouki

Federico Bonoldi – Violin

ACHIEVEMENTS

Aexylium played several times in Germany: Dong Open Air, Tanzt! , Mead & Greed, Winds & Woods Meet Metal, sharing the stage with huge bands like Blind Guardian, Wind Rose etc.
The drummer Alberto is official endorser for Footblaster
The guitarist Fabio is official artist for Solar Guitars
The bassist Gabriele is endorser of the italian brand Liuteria Cocopelli
‘Tales From This Land’ achieved +250,000 streams on Spotify
In 2018 Aexylium were chosen as finalists of the European Celtic Contest of Montelago, a festival with +25,000 participants

Dong Open Air 2024

‘THE FIFTH SEASON’ PRESS REVIEWS

“It’s albums like The Fifth Season that make choosing album of the year an impossible task. It’s an epic tale filled with strong melodies that allow you to have a good time along the way.” – Rock Out Stand Out (10/10)

“In fact, let it be said now, before the final track, that it’s astonishing just how much Aexylium have improved. Folk metal can be trite and unimaginative but that’s certainly not the case here. It really does help too that Aexylium’s refinement makes it so much more enjoyable to listen too.” – GBHBL (9/10)

“The Fifth Season is an album of international level…Aexylium can be proud of this records, which will increase in popularity among folk metal lovers”” – Mister Folk (8/10)

“‘If since their debut they predicted to be a group that would give something to talk about in the future, Aexylium have sought to surpass themselves, and they have successfully achieved this purpose, which is reflected in each song of this beautiful “The Fifth Season”” – The Dark Melody (8,9/10)

LIVE REPORTS

“Within minutes the band had won the hearts of the audience and the crowd enthusiastically accompanied the melodic sound carpet of Aexylium. A strong start to the third day of DOA” – Dong Open Air live report by Metal-Heads.de

“The first song of their concert is unmistakable for those who have followed this TV series, I’m obviously talking about ‘Game of Thrones’ and is welcomed by an ovation from the crowd, that is getting bigger under the stage … They are eight on the stage and the energy they spread is perceived and celebrated several times by the horn sounds among the crowd” – Malpaga 2016 live report by Metalpit

“Aexylium from Varese, a band that I personally had never listened live and that turned out to be a pleasant discovery … The crowd is jumping, and even though their show is at the hottest time of the day, the audience for them is consistent, and it is undeniable that they appreciate the exhibition” – Malpaga 2016 by Suoni Distorti Magazine