Ex Deo Explained

Ex Deo
Origin:Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Genre:Symphonic death metal[1]
Years Active:2008 - 2014, 2015 - present
Label:Nuclear Blast, Napalm
Associated Acts:Kataklysm, Martyr, Blackguard, Clemens Wijers
Website:https://www.exdeoband.com/
Current Members:Maurizio Iacono
Stéphane Barbe
Jean-François Dagenais
Dano Apekian
Oli Beaudoin
Francesco Ferrini
Past Members:Max Duhamel
François Mongrain
Jonathan Lefrancois-Leduc

Ex Deo is a Canadian death metal band formed in Montreal, Quebec in 2008. The band is a side project of Kataklysm frontman Maurizio Iacono,[2] and is based on the history of the Roman Empire.[3]

History

Ex Deo was formed in 2008 as an artistic project of Maurizio Iacono, who is of Italian heritage. It became the first Roman Legion melodic death metal band; in performance, band members wear modified Roman Legion uniforms.[4]

Romulus (2009)

Ex Deo's debut album Romulus was released in Europe and North America in June 2009, on Nuclear Blast.[5] The album was recorded with producer and Kataklysm guitarist Jean-François Dagenais, featuring guest appearances by Karl Sanders (Nile), Obsidian C. (Keep of Kalessin) and Nergal (Behemoth).[6] It was generally well-received.[7] [8] [9] The band toured in support of it, playing Hellfest in France, FortaRock Festival in Holland, Paganfest in Germany[10] and a group concert in New York.[11]

In December 14, 2010, the band parted with Nuclear Blast and signed a new record deal with Napalm Records.[12]

Caligvla (2012–2014)

Ex Deo's second album Caligvla, was released on August 31, 2012, Caligula's 2000th anniversary. The album features guest appearances by Seth Siro (Spiros Antoniou) (Septicflesh), Mariangela Demurtas (Tristania), Stefano Fiori (Graveworm) and Francesco Artusato (All Shall Perish)[13] and was well-received by critics.[14] [15] [16] [17]

In June 2012, the band released the video for the song I, Caligvla (featuring Maurizio's girlfriend and Colombian model Suzzy),[18] and went on tour with Septicflesh, which Iacono was then managing.[19] [20] In addition to numerous North American dates, they played Bloodstock Open Air 2013,[21] and were the special guests at the Cardiff show of the "At the Gate of Sethu 2013 European Tour Part II"[22] in September 2013.

Caligvla was nominated for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2013.[23]

The Immortal Wars (2015–2018)

In February 2017, Ex Deo released their third album, The Immortal Wars, which is about the Punic Wars. It also received excellent reviews.[24] [25] [26] In 2018, the band went on a European tour with Ensiferum, playing dates in France, the Netherlands and Denmark, including Royal Metal Fest.[27] [28]

The Thirteen Years of Nero (2021–)

On June 14, 2021, Ex Deo released its fourth album, The Thirteen Years of Nero, about the Roman Emperor Nero.[29] [30] Once again, the band received rave reviews.[31] [32]

Band members

Former members

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Split releases

Music videos

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ex Deo. Metal-archives.com. 2020-03-21.
  2. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r1585374/review|pure_url=yes}} Romulus – Review]. Henderson. Alex. AllMusic. Macrovision. 17 June 2009.
  3. News: Kataklysm Frontman's Ex Deo Project Inks Deal With Nuclear Blast. 5 December 2008. Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 17 June 2009.
  4. Web site: Smith . Mike . Interview Ex Deo, Kataklysm Frontman Maurizio Iacono . metalunderground.com . Metal Underground . 2021-10-14.
  5. Web site: Ex Deo - Romulus (Full Album) 2009 . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/g7fyjGbKNQc . 2021-12-20 . live. youtube.com . YouTube . 2021-10-14.
  6. Web site: Falzon . Denise . Ex Deo Romulus, June 2009 . exclaim.ca . Exclaim! . 2021-10-14.
  7. News: Porter . Christopher . Came, Saw, Conquered: Ex Deo, 'Romulus', Nov 2009 . Washington Post . 2021-10-14.
  8. Web site: Transilvanian . MaD . A death metal appraisal of the Rome's history, March 2010 . metal-archives.com . Encyclopaedia Metallum . 2021-10-14.
  9. Web site: Ogle . Ryan . EX DEO "Romulus" . blabbermouth.net . Blabbermouth . 2021-10-14.
  10. Web site: Paganfest 2009 . loudmemories.com . Loud Memories . 2021-10-14.
  11. Web site: Ex Deo's Conert & Tour History . concertarchives.org . Concert Archives . 2021-10-14.
  12. Web site: The past is alive :... . Facebook.com . 2010-12-14 . 2012-08-14 .
  13. Web site: Ex Deo – Caligvla . discogs.com . Discogs . 2021-10-14.
  14. Web site: Druhm . Steel . Ex Deo – Caligvla Review, August 2012 . angrymetalguy.com . Angry Metal Guy . 2021-10-14.
  15. Web site: Ervin . Cameron . Ex Deo Caligvla Review . metal-temple.com . Metal Temple . 2021-10-14.
  16. Web site: Metal . D.T. . Ex Deo - Caligvla review, Oct 2012 . metalstorm.net . Metal Storm . 2021-10-14.
  17. Web site: Ex Deo Caligvla Album Review . nocleansinging.com . No Clean Singing . 2021-10-14.
  18. Web site: EX DEO - I, Caligvla . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/NSW01sWSPQY . 2021-12-20 . live. youtube.com . YouTube . 2021-10-14.
  19. Web site: Falzon . Denise . Ex Deo - Interview with Maurizio Iacono . exclaim.ca . Exclaim! . 2021-10-14.
  20. Web site: Neilstein . Vince . THE MOST BR00TALEST METAL TOUR...August 2012 . metalsucks.net . Metal Sucks . 2021-10-14.
  21. Web site: Bloodstock Band Line-Up 2013 . bloodstock.uk.com . Bloodstock . 2021-10-14.
  22. Web site: Music . Massive . "At The Gate Of Sethu 2013 European Tour Part II" . metalshockfinland.com . Metal Shock Finland . 2021-10-14.
  23. Web site: Past Nominees & Winners - Ex Deo . junoawards.ca . Juno Awards . 2021-10-14.
  24. Web site: Tovey . Steve . Ex Deo – The Immortal Wars, Feb 2017 . ghostcultmag.com . Ghost Cult Magazine . 2021-10-14.
  25. Web site: X . Madam . Ex Deo – The Immortal Wars Review, Feb 2017 . angrymetalguy.com . Angry Metal Guy . 2021-10-14.
  26. Web site: Kemp . Donnie . Review: Ex Deo – The Immortal Wars (2017), Feb 2017 . maximumvolumemusic.com . Maximum Volume Music . 2021-10-14.
  27. Web site: Royal Metal Fest 2018 . en.concerts-metal.com . Concerts-Metal . 2021-10-14.
  28. Web site: Ex Deo's Concert Tour & History . concertarchives.org . Concert Archives . 2021-10-14.
  29. Web site: EX DEO - The Thirteen Years Of Nero (2021) FULL ALBUM . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/ItR-PhS7HvE . 2021-12-20 . live. youtube.com . YouTube . 2021-10-14.
  30. Web site: EX DEO To Release The Thirteen Years Of Nero Album In August; "Imperator" Music Video Streaming. Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. June 14, 2021. June 14, 2021.
  31. Web site: Bowar . Chad . Album Review: EX DEO The Thirteen Years Of Nero, August 2021 . metalinjection.net . Metal Injection . 2021-10-14.
  32. Web site: Smith . Jonathan . Ex Deo – The Thirteen Years Of Nero (Album Review), August 2021 . sonicperspectives.com . Sonic Perspectives . 2021-10-14.

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