The Thirteen Years of Nero

The Thirteen Years of Nero
Studio album by Ex Deo
Released	27 August 2021
Recorded	2021
Genre	Symphonic death metal [1]
Length	48:32
Label	Napalm Records
Producer	Jean-Francois Dagenais
Ex Deo chronology
The Immortal Wars (2017) The Thirteen Years of Nero (2021)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Metal Injection	8/10 [1]
Sonic Perspective	8.1/10 [2]

The Thirteen Years of Nero is the fourth album by Canadian death metal band Ex Deo, released on 27 August 2021.

Release and promotion

On June 14, 2021, Ex Deo announced its fourth album, The Thirteen Years of Nero, about the Roman Emperor Nero, with Carach Angren keyboardist Clemens Wijers handling orchestrations once again for the album. ^{[3] [4]} In the months between the album's announcement and release, the band uploaded music videos for the songs "Imperator", ^[5] "Boudicca (Queen Of The Iceni)" (featuring Unleash the Archers vocalist Brittney Slayes), ^[6] and "The Head of the Snake". ^[7]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Fall of Claudius"	6:32
2.	"Imperator"	4:07
3.	"The Head of the Snake"	4:05
4.	"Boudicca (Queen of the Iceni)"	5:06
5.	"Britannia: The 9th at Camulodonum"	4:37
6.	"Trial of the Gods (Intermezzo)"	2:57
7.	"The Fiddle & the Fire"	5:00
8.	"Son of the Deified"	5:13
9.	"What Artist Dies in Me..."	6:13
10.	"The Revolt of Galba"	4:42

Personnel

Ex Deo

• Maurizio Iacono – vocals, lyricist
• Stéphane Barbe – lead guitar
• Jean-Francois Dagenais – rhythm guitar, engineer, mixing, mastering, producer
• Dano Apekian – bass guitar
• Jeramie Kling – drums, recording

Guests

• Clemens Wijers – keyboards, orchestration
• Brittney Slayes – vocals on track 4

Additional personnel

• Seth Siro Anton – cover art
• Ocvlta Designs – cover layout

References

1. Bowar, Chad. "Album Review: EX DEO The Thirteen Years Of Nero, August 2021". metalinjection.net. Metal Injection. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
2. Smith, Jonathan. "Ex Deo – The Thirteen Years Of Nero (Album Review), August 2021". sonicperspectives.com. Sonic Perspectives. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
3. "Ex Deo Reveals New Album "The Thirteen Years Of Nero" Details; Releases New Music Video "Imperator"". Metal Underground. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
4. "EX DEO To Release The Thirteen Years Of Nero Album In August; "Imperator" Music Video Streaming". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
5. "Ancient Roman-Themed Metal Band Ex Deo Return with "Imperator"". MetalSucks . 15 June 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
6. "Listen: Ex Deo's New Song Features Unleash The Archers Vocalist Brittney Slayes". MetalSucks . 22 July 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
7. "Ex Deo Debut New Song "The Head of the Snake"". MetalSucks . 4 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2025.