Ex Deo

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Ex Deo
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Maurizio Iacono
Background information
Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Genres Symphonic death metal [1]
Years active2008–2014, 2015–present
Labels Nuclear Blast, Napalm
MembersMaurizio Iacono
Stéphane Barbe
Jean-François Dagenais
Dano Apekian
Oli Beaudoin
Francesco Ferrini
Past membersMax Duhamel
François Mongrain
Jonathan Lefrancois-Leduc
Website https://www.exdeoband.com/

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]

Contents

History

Stephane Barbe Ex Deo - Paganfest 2013 Wuerzburg - 01-03-2013 04.jpg
Stéphane Barbe
Dano Apekian Ex Deo - Paganfest 2013 Wuerzburg - 01-03-2013 03.jpg
Dano Apekian

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 and Year of the Four Emperors EP (2021–)

On June 14, 2021, Ex Deo announced its fourth album, The Thirteen Years of Nero, about the Roman Emperor Nero, released on August 27, 2021. [29] [30] Once again, the band received rave reviews. [31] [32]

On December 18, 2024, Ex Deo announced they would be releasing an EP, Year of the Four Emperors, on January 10, 2025. [33]

Band members

Jean-Francois Dagenais Ex Deo - Paganfest 2013 Wuerzburg - 01-03-2013 02.jpg
Jean-Francois Dagenais

Former members

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

Split releases

Music videos

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