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Ex Libris is a Dutch progressive metal band, formed in 2004. They play a style of dark progressive metal, with elements of symphonic metal and classical music, led by the classically trianed vocalist Dianne van Giersbergen, who alternates between operatic vocals, powerful soaring vocals, and at times dramatic vocals.
In 2005 they released a demo titled Drawn, which was followed in 2008 by their full length debut, Amygdala.
They released a demo EP in 2011 titled Medea, which would also be the title of their second full length album, released in 2014. These releases featured a huge increase in the amount of classical and symphonic influence on their music. The track "Song of Discord" featured a guest appearance from Threshold vocalist Damian Wilson.
Their current lineup features: Dianne van Giersbergen (Vocals), Peter den Bakker (Bass) and Koen Stam (Keyboards).
- Biography by DippoMagoo, November 2014