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Art In exile' play a diverse brand of 'Extreme gothic metal'. Unnerving, intense and violently emotional, combining elements of symphonic, progressive, industrial and avantgarde with melodic death metal and fronted by one womans uniquly distinctive harmonious and guttural vocals. .

Art in Exile formed in 2002, with Mel Bulian (vocals/guitar), Liv Sellick(Bass), Matt Redmond(Keys/guitar), and Tim Robinson(drums)

The band entered 'Against the Grain' studio, with engineer Andrew Kite in Nov 2005 to record their first self title debut EP, quickly followed by the recruitment of guitarist Stuart Robinson.  The independent release gained Art In Exile exposure both nationally and internationally with airplay on such shows as Triple J's 'Full Metal Racket' and Melbourne’s 'Musically Incorrect', US internet radio show 'The Darkside', European radio show and website 'Goth Metal World' and reviews in webzine's such as Germany’s 'Metal DE', 'The Metal Forge', 'Ultimate Metal' and local press 'Rip it up and DB magazine.

In April 2007, Liv Sellik was replaced by Leni Benton who played in various metal bands in the late 1990’s. And, after a shock decision to leave his main band, Rocco, ex-guitarist of Adelaide’s death grind outfit ‘omnium’, joined the ranks to not only allow Mel to focus on vocal duties, but to help extend the possiblilties of the growing guitar influence on the music.

In a major coup for the band's international profile, they negotiated an international distribution contract on UK label Casket Music. With promotion from Casket, and widespread distribution with their partner Plastichead, Art In Exile re-released their debut EP in a repackaged format in Europe and the US. And now, the band has released their debut album 'Aeon Somnia' on 13th Nov 2009. Combining the talents of engineer Andy Kite and mastered in Sweden by Jens Bogren (Katatonia, Opeth, Swallow The Sun),  This ten track opus promises to be a major step in their career, demonstrating their most mature work to date. This is proving to be a productive year for this unique Australian act.

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