Exilia is a prominent Italian nu metal and alternative metal band from Milan, formed in 1998. They are best known for their high-energy performances and the powerful, unique vocals of frontwoman Masha Mysmane. The band gained international attention with their debut album, Rightside Up (2000), and won the MTV Best European Newcomer Award in 2003. Breakthrough: Their second album, Unleashed (2004), reached the Top 40 of the German charts. They have toured and shared stages with major acts like Rammstein, HIM, Otep, In Extremo, Guano Apes, and Pink. Exilia’s sound is characterized by a blend of heavy metal riffs, fast beats, and melodic hooks, often drawing comparisons to bands like Korn and Rage Against the Machine.