Amygdala

The amygdalae (singular: amygdala; /əˈmɪɡdələ/; also corpus amygdaloideum; Latin, from Greek ἀμυγδαλή, amygdalē, 'almond', 'tonsil') are two almond-shaped groups of nuclei located deep and medially within the temporal lobes of the brain in complex vertebrates, including humans. Shown in research to perform a primary role in the processing of memory, decision-making, and emotional reactions, the amygdalae are considered part of the limbic system.

Structure

The regions described as amygdala nuclei encompass several structures with distinct connectional and functional characteristics in humans and other animals. Among these nuclei are the basolateral complex, the cortical nucleus, the medial nucleus, the central nucleus, and the intercalated cell clusters (ITCs). The basolateral complex can be further subdivided into the lateral, the basal, and the accessory basal nuclei.

Anatomically, the amygdala and more particularly, its central and medial nuclei, have sometimes been classified as a part of the basal ganglia.

Ex Libris (band)

Ex Libris (Latin for from the books) is a Dutch band symphonic/progressive metal band, founded in 2004 by frontwoman Dianne van Giersbergen and former drummer Joost van de Pas.

Biography

Formation (2003)

After graduating with a Bachelor's and Master's degree at the ArtEZ school, and perfecting the combination of classical techniques and progressive metal sounds, Dianne van Giersbergen along with drummer Joost van de Pas formed a band under the name Erinyen

Their aim: to make progressive, symphonic metal with classical influences.

Name change and debut album (2004-2008)

With their first proper line-up complete in 2004 with current guitarist Paul van den Broek and keyboardist Koen Stam, and the named "Erinyen" was then change to Ex Libris.

In 2005, they released their 4-song demo "Drawn". Released independently under their new name.

They later started playing more and more shows and bassist Peter den Bakker then joined the band during the recordings of their debut album.

"Amygdala" was released in 2008, the album features 2 demo track from "Drawn", finalized, "Dawn of Sugars" and "Breath with Me".

The Honeydogs

The Honeydogs is a band from Saint Paul, Minnesota that opened at First Avenue in 1994.

History

The band's popularity grew after signing with record label Mercury Records, and their major label debut album Seen A Ghost in 1997. The band left Mercury after the executives who signed them left the label as Mercury's parent PolyGram merged with Universal, and signed with Palm Records in May 2000 to release their next album, Here's Luck.

Film

Adam Levy and producer Rick Fuller worked together to make a film version of the album 10,000 Years which is a feature length music video.

Members

Discography