Ex Deo
Formed: 2008
From:
Montreal, QC,
Canada
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Ex Deo News
Below is our complete Ex Deo news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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Kataklysm Frontman Gets Married
Kataklysm has posted the following brief message online about member Maurizio Iacono (Kataklysm, Ex Deo) getting married:
"Congratulations to frontman Maurizio and his wife Suzzy on their marriage, beautiful ceremony yesterday."
Pictures from the ceremony can be found below. In other Kataklysm news, the band will be releasing new album "Waiting for the End to Come" on October 29th, 2013. The newly released alternative cover artwork can be found at this location. More...
Bloodstock Open Air Live Stream All Weekend
As previously reported the 2013 installment of the Bloodstock Open Air Festival in Derbyshire, United Kingdom is streaming now and all weekend long.
To view all the action, head over to the live stream now.
Headliners Slayer, Lamb of God, Anthrax are scheduled to be part of the action. The festival will also feature appearances from: King Diamond, Accept, Voivod, Municipal Waste, Firewind, Dark Funeral, Ex Deo, Death Angel, Avantasia, Sabaton, Gojira, Katakylsm, Hell, 3 Inches Of Blood, Beholder, Stormbringer, Devildriver, Exodus, Amorphis, Fozzy, Whitechapel and Gama Bomb to name a few. For a schedule of bands, head over to this location. More...
Blynd Added To Nile European Tour
Cyprus metal act Blynd announced that the band will be joining Nile on the upcoming "At the Gates of Sethu" European tour with Ex Deo and Svart Crown. You can also check out our review of Blynd's "Punishment Unfolds" album right here.
Confirmed dates of Blynd's performances on the tour include:
30.08.2013 (POL) Warszawa / Progresja
31.08.2013 (POL) Wroclaw / Firlej*
01.09.2013 (POL) Katowice / Mega Club*
02.09.2013 (A ) Vienna / Escape Metalcorner
03.09.2013 (HUN) Budapest / Club 202
04.09.2013 (CZ) Prague / Nova Chmelnice
05.09.2013 (GER) Munich / Backstage
06.09.2013 (ITA) Bologna / Zona Roveri
07.09.2013 (CH) Spreitenbach / OPEN CIRCLE FESTIVAL
08.09.2013 (GER) Darmstadt / Steinbruchtheater
10.09.2013 (UK) London / The Garage
11.09.2013 (UK) Manchester / Sound Control
12.09.2013 (UK) Glasgow / Audio Glasgow
13.09.2013 (IRE) Dublin / Button Factory
14.09.2013 (UK) Dudley / Rock Zombie
15.09.2013 (UK) Brighton / The Haunt
* special guest VADER!
Bloodstock Open Air Live Stream Available
The 2013 installment of the Bloodstock Open Air, scheduled to begin on Thursday August 8th and continue through Sunday, August 11th, will be broadcast live from Derbyshire, U.K. via the live stream at Daily Motion, or by simply bookmarking this page and coming back to watch the entire feed in the player right here:
Live Stream - Bloodstock Festival 2013 by BloodstockFestival
The schedule for bands to be streamed live has not yet been finalized, however, headliners Slayer, Lamb of God, Anthrax are scheduled to be part of the action. The festival will also feature appearances from: King Diamond, Accept, Voivod, Municipal Waste, Firewind, Dark Funeral, Ex Deo, Death Angel, Avantasia, Sabaton, Gojira, Katakylsm, Hell, 3 Inches Of Blood, Beholder, Stormbringer, Devildriver, Exodus, Amorphis, Fozzy, Whitechapel and Gama Bomb to name a few. For more information, head over to this location. More...
Bloodstock Adds More Bands To Festival Lineup
The organizers of the Bloodstock festival have checked in with the following announcement about confirming more bands for this year's edition:
"Here at Bloodstock HQ we are excited to announce a whole batch of new additions for all three stages. There’s only seven weeks left to the most metal weekend of the year!! Have you got your tickets yet?!
"Opening Friday’s main stage, and fresh off the back of the release of ‘IV’, their first album in ten years, are British post metallers, Earthzone 9. The band are stoked to find their way to Catton Park’s hallowed ground, commenting 'Earthtone 9 have never played Bloodstock, so we could not be more excited! It's one of our only gigs this year, so we are truly going to make the most of it. There may well be some drinking!' You can pick up a free download of their single, ‘Horizon’s End’ at this location.
"On Sunday’s Sophie Lancaster stage, Sacred Mother Tongue get added. Having received huge plaudits for their second album, ‘Out of the Darkness’, and live shows, the Northampton based band are building quite the name for themselves. Check out the video for ‘A Light Will Shine’, here. More...
Ten More Bands Confirmed For Bloodstock 2013
The organisers of Britain's, Bloodstock Open Air festival have announced a further ten bands for this year's edition of the event, including Bay Area thrash metal legends Exodus and Death Angel, as well as 3 Inches Of Blood, Scar Symmetry, Dying Fetus, Xerath, Bloodbound, Vanderbuyst, Scarab and The Prophecy. The event will take place at Catton Park from August 8 - 11th and will be headlined by Slayer, King Diamond and Lamb of God.
King Diamond (Headliner)
Lamb Of God (Headliner)
Slayer (Headliner)
3 Inches Of Blood
Amorphis
Accept
Anthrax
Avantasia
Bloodbound
Dark Funeral
Death Angel
Devildriver
Dying Fetus
Ex Deo
Exodus
Firewind
Fozzy
Hell
Kataklysm
Municipal Waste
Negligence
The Prophecy
Scar Symmetry
Scarab
Vanderbuyst
Whitechapel
Xerath
Ex Deo Posts New Music Video
Canadian symphonic death metal act Ex Deo, featuring Kataklysm vocalist Maurizio Iacono, posted a new music video for the track "The Tiberius Cliff (Exile To Capri)." The track is taken from the band's latest LP "Caligvla" (see Metal Underground.com's review at this location). The video was directed by Tommy Jones.
Check out "The Tiberius Cliff (Exile To Capri)" here:
Paganfest Europe 2013 Trailer Posted
A trailer for the legendary Paganfest was posted for the 2013 tour featuring Alestorm, Arkona, Thyrfing and Ex Deo with Wolfchant and Varg on special extended shows. The confrimed dates are as follows:
28.02.2013 DE - Saarbrücken, Garage
01.03.2013 DE - Wuerzburg, Posthalle *Extended*
02.03.2013 DE - Essen, Weststadthalle *Extended*
03.03.2013 NL - Eindhoven, Effenaar
04.03.2013 DE - Stuttgart, LKA Longhorn
05.03.2013 CH - Solothurn, Kofmehl
06.03.2013 AT - Vienna, Szene
07.03.2013 DE - Berlin, K17
08.03.2013 DE - Leipzig, Hellraiser *Extended*
09.03.2013 DE - Munich, Backstage *Extended*
10.03.2013 DE - Hamburg, Markthalle *Extended*
Check out the trailer here: More...
Slayer To Headline Bloodstock 2013
American thrash metal legends Slayer has been confirmed as the third and final headliner for next year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival in Derbyshire, England. The event will take place at Catton Park from August 8 - 11th and will also be headlined by King Diamond and Lamb of God. A statement from Slayer guitarist Kerry King reads: "Can't wait to hit the stage at Bloodstock! Metal Festival in England? Fuck yes!! It's going to be hell on earth and I'm looking forward to having a party with all my British friends."
The organisers of the festival added: "We are thrilled to announce that seminal thrash metal legends, SLAYER are confirmed as the third and final headliner for Bloodstock 2013. The Californian four-piece will close the Ronnie James Dio stage on Sunday night at Catton Park, bringing their face-melting, monster riffs to the metal hordes."
The lineup for the festival is now as follows: More...
Paganfest 2013 Lineup Announced
The legendary Paganfest is ready for the next round in 2013 with headliner Alestorm. Also on the bill will be Arkona, Thyrfing, Ex Deo, Wolfchant, and Varg on special extended shows. The currently announced dates are as follows:
28.02.2013 DE - Saarbrücken, Garage
01.03.2013 DE - Würzburg, Posthalle *Extended*
02.03.2013 DE - Essen, Weststadthalle *Extended*
04.03.2013 DE - Stuttgart, LKA Longhorn
05.03.2013 CH - Solothurn, Kofmehl
07.03.2013 DE - Berlin, K17
08.03.2013 DE - Leipzig, Hellraiser *Extended*
09.03.2013 DE - München, Backstage *Extended*
10.03.2013 DE - Hamburg, Markthalle *Extended* More...
Krisiun Comments On Upcoming Tour Dates
Brazilian death metallers Krisiun will be returning to North America this week for the "Conquerors of the World" tour, featuring Septicflesh, Melechesh, Ex Deo, and Inquisition. In regards to this upcoming trek, Alex Camargo (vocals, bass) of Krisiun comments:
"Hey everyone! We in Krisiun would like to invite you North American metal-heads to come out and support our upcoming tour. With killer bands such as Septicflesh, Melechesh, Ex Deo, and Inquisition along with us, we guarantee you guys that this is gonna be a night of pure relentless metal. Looking forward to seeing you guys and having a great time with all of you out on the road!"
The upcoming tour dates are as follows: More...
Ex Deo Comments On Upcoming Tour
After the release of sophomore album "Caligvla" (reviewed here) through Napalm Records, epic death metallers Ex Deo will be touring across North America next month.
Led by indomitable Kataklysm frontman Maurizio Iacono, Ex Deo will be joined on this 13-date tour by headliners Septicflesh as well as veterans Krisiun, Melechesh, and Inquisition. Dates for the "Conquerors of the World" tour are available below.
Iacono had the following to say about this guaranteed-to-be-epic tour: "With our new album Caligvla coming out in North America in September, a new chapter of the Ex Deo domination has begun... We are proud to be part of the Conquerors of the World tour in North America, featuring the Greek daemonmasters Septicflesh, our good friends and kings of brutality Krisiun, the vibrant Middle Eastern occult Melechesh, and Colombian/American sensation Inquisition. This a tour de force lineup - dont miss it! In the name of Jove, I vow to bring the ROMAN might back to life and promise a bombastic live attack - Roma Victrix."
Ex Deo also recently released a new lyric video for the song "Per Oculus Aquila," which can be found at this location. More...
Ex Deo Posts "Per Oculus Aquila" Lyric Video
Canadian legionnaires Ex Deo posted a new lyric video for the track "Per Oculus Aquila." The song appears on the much anticipated "Caligvla" album which is due for release on August 31, 2012 through Napalm Records (see Metal Underground.com's review here).
Preview clips from the entire album at this location.
The track listing for "Caligvla" is as follows:
1. I, Caligvla (see music video here)
2. The Tiberius Cliff (Exile To Capri)
3. Per Oculus Aquila
4. Divide Et Impera
5. Pollice Verso (Damnatio Ad Bestia)
6. Burned To Serve As Nocturnal Light
7. Teutoberg (Ambush Of Varus)
8. Along The Appian Way
9. Once Were Romans
10. Evocatio The Temple Of Castor & Pollux
Check out "Per Oculus Aquila" here: More...
Ex Deo Posts Full Album Preview
Canadian legionnaires Ex Deo posted a preview of the full album preview for the much anticipated "Caligvla" album. The album is due for release on August 31, 2012 through Napalm Records (see Metal Underground.com's review here).
The track listing for "Caligvla" is as follows:
1. I, Caligvla (see music video here)
2. The Tiberius Cliff (Exile To Capri)
3. Per Oculus Aquila
4. Divide Et Impera
5. Pollice Verso (Damnatio Ad Bestia)
6. Burned To Serve As Nocturnal Light
7. Teutoberg (Ambush Of Varus)
8. Along The Appian Way
9. Once Were Romans
10. Evocatio The Temple Of Castor & Pollux
Check out the previews here: More...
Septicflesh Updates North American Tour Schedule
As was previously announced, Greece's Septicflesh will be hitting the road this October for the "Conquerors of the World" 2012 tour with Krisiun, Melechesh, Ex Deo, and Inquisition. New dates have now been added to the tour, and the tour routing now looks like:
10/12 - Toronto, ON @ Wreck Room
10/13 - Trois-Rivières, QC @ Trois-Rivières Metalfest
10/14 - Montreal, QC @ Cafe Campus
10/15 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs
10/16 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
10/17 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
10/18 - Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club
10/19 - Saint Paul, MN @ Station 4
10/20 - Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theatre
10/21 - Regina, SK @ The Exchange
10/22 - Edmonton, AB @ Pawn Shop
10/23 - Kelowna, BC @ The Level Night Club
10/24 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
10/25 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
10/26 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
10/27 - S. Lake Tahoe, CA @ Whiskey Dick's
10/28 - West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
10/29 - Tempe, AZ @ 910 Live
10/30 - Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater
10/31 - San Antonio, TX @ Korova More...
Ex Deo Comments On New Music Video
Ex Deo recently released a music video for "I, Caligvla" taken off the new "Caligvla" album (reviewed here. Front man Maurizio Iacono has now issued the following answers to fan questions about the clip:
"Thanks for the great comments on the video so far, it has a very strong first day presence , you guys rule!..we aimed at a vintage looking video with authentic underlying of actual events versus a more CGI like environment that we did int he past, we did our best to capture the essence of the times, wich we did, to answer a few questions that i have received about the video and touring heres the answers...
"Why does the emperor looks so young?
"A: because Emperor Caligvla was in his 20's when he ruled , was young and ruthless, people should read up on him and see that we came extremely close to his looks.. a complete reproduction is impossible, unless you wanna give us 150,000$ to do it in Los angeles ;)
"Is that the guy from heavy metal food fighting? More...
Ex Deo Posts "I, Caligvla" Music Video
Canada's Ex Deo has posted a new music video for the song "I, Caligvla." The song appears on the long awaited new album "Caligvla." The Roman legions will see the release of "Caligvla" on the notorious emperor's 2000th birthday on August 31, 2012. Check out Metal Underground.com's review over at this location.
The track listing for "Caligvla" is as follows:
1. I, Caligvla
2. The Tiberius Cliff (Exile to Capri)
3. Per Oculos Aquila
5. Pollice Verso (Damnatio ad bestia)
6. Divide et Impera
7. Teutuborg (Ambush of Varus)
8. Along the appian way
9. Once were Romans
10. Evocatio : The Temple of Castor & Pollux
Check out "I, Caligvla" here: More...
Septicflesh Announces North American Tour
Greek demons Septicflesh have announced North American shows this coming October. The "Conquerors of the World" tour will see Septicflesh share the stage with fellow label mates Inquisition, as well as Krisiun, Melechesh, and Ex Deo.
The trip begins on October 12th in Toronto, Canada. A complete list of confirmed tour dates can be found below. More tour dates will be announced shortly.
12 Oct 12 Toronto, ON (CA) Wreck Room
13 Oct 12 Trois-Rivières, QC (CA) Trois-Rivières Metalfest
14 Oct 12 Montreal, QC (CA) Cafe Campus
15 Oct 12 Cambridge, MA (US) Middle East Downstairs
16 Oct 12 New York, NY (US) Gramercy Theatre
17 Oct 12 Cleveland, OH (US) Peabody's
18 Oct 12 Chicago, IL (US) Reggie's Rock Club
19 Oct 12 Saint Paul, MN (US) Station 4
20 Oct 12 Winnipeg, MB (CA) Park Theatre
21 Oct 12 Regina, SK (CA) The Exchange
22 Oct 12 Edmonton, AB (CA) Pawn Shop
23 Oct 12 Kelowna, BC (CA) Sapphire Night Club
24 Oct 12 Vancouver, BC (CA) Rickshaw Theatre
Inquistion also recently signed to Season of Mist. The band will release its label debut on the Season of Mist Underground Activists division. More...
Ex Deo Issues New Album Update
Napalm Records has issued the following statement about the upcoming new "Caligvla" album from Roman themed metal act Ex Deo:
"The booklet for the new album 'CALIGVLA' will feature commentaries and descriptions from frontman Maurizio Iacono with his views on each song. The limited first pressing will be released as a 6 panel digipack featuring the bonus track 'Burned to serve as Nocturnal Light,' a song dealing with Caligvlas madman rival emperor Nero.
"In addition, catch EX DEO/KATAKLYSM frontman Maurizio Iacono's girlfriend and Colombian model Suzzy in the upcoming video 'I , Caligvla.' Shooting commences June 22 in Philadelphia, where Caligvla's twisted dominion will come to life again.
"This summer is about to get really HOT! Stay tuned for more updates!"
For more insight into the upcoming album, check out a teaser trailer or Metalunderground.com's recent interview with Maurizio Iacono. The new album's track listing is as follows: More...
Ex Deo To Shoot New Music Video
Maurizio Iacono has checked in with the following announcement about Ex Deo shooting a new music video for the title track off the band's new album:
"Ex Deo will shoot the video clip for the title track 'I , Caligvla' on June 23rd with American director Tommy Jones in Philadelphia. We promise a spectacle like you've never seen before.
"After much debate, we decided to go with a realistic film like video with no CGI this time, and we will recreate Caligvla's dominion. It will be memorable to say the least..."
Ex Deo's new album "Caligvla," the follow-up to debut release "Romulus" (reviewed here) is set for release on August 31st, 2012. To find out more about the album, check out our recent interview with the band at this location. The album's track listing is as follows: More...