About Exit Empire

Exit Empire means deep melodic vocals, electronic production and industrial intensity all shaped into a sound of beauty & darkness, passion & solitude, modern & eternal.

Formed in 2016 in Hodonín, Czech Republic, Exit Empire consists of vocalist and producer Rafael Eimut, guitarist Timmy Ruzicka, and drummer Premek Ruzicka. The band's 2017 debut established them within the alternative metal & post-hardcore scene, earning Rafael and Timmy the Producers of the Year Award from BanksRadio Australia. Exit Empire further gained recognition by winning The Band Academy competition organized by Grammy-nominated producer Tyler Smyth and platinum-selling producer Joey Sturgis.

Following live performances across Europe and the Middle East in 2018, the band expanded its direction through development sessions in Los Angeles, New York and Prague. In 2019, Exit Empire composed an anthem "First (Call From Mars)" that was selected by a committee for inclusion on the first European Space Agency rover scheduled to land on Mars as part of the ExoMars programme.

Over the following years, Exit Empire evolved its sound into a darker and more atmospheric blend of alternative rock and modern electronic production. Their latest album, "Vampire Seduction" (2025), represents the band's most refined work to date.

Followed by the 2026 singles "A Lie" and "King Of The Damned", Exit Empire continues to evolve its distinctive fusion of alternative, industrial, electronic and dark romance influences.

Awards & Nominations

2019

Exit Empire's song "First (Call From Mars)" was selected by an international committee to be included on the first European Space Agency's rover to land on Mars via the ExoMars programme.

2018

Won the Band Academy contest organized by two-time Grammy-nominated producer Tyler Smyth and platinum producer Joey Sturgis.

Won the Producers of the Year award by BanksRadio Australia for Exit Empire's Debut Album.