Based in Gothenburg Death-Thrashers RECLUSION, fronted by Rune Foss of EXEMPT and KILLAMAN, comprise two Swedes, a Finn and a Norwegian. Initially the band went under the title DAWN OF TIME prior to evolving into DROWNED for a debut demo and subsequently RECLUSION. Signing to the French Listenable label, RECLUSION's debut album 'Shell Of Pain' saw production credits going out to KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque.

In early 2005 it would be learned drummer Marek Dobrowolski had joined ex-THE CROWN singer Johan Lindstrand's new band project ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET. RECLUSION parted ways with lead guitarist Toni Korhonen in March. RECLUSION announced the addition of guitarist Mattias Bolander to the group's ranks in June.

Rune Foss joined ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET in April 2009.