Ugh. Where do we start? 2021 was a horrible mess, filled with cancelled gigs, political garbage (more so than ever before) and climaxed with one of the worst Christmas number one singles in living memory. Thankfully somehow, somehow, music survived in near-guerrilla format. Bands continued their pushes online, live streams have become as commonplace as … Continue reading Crew Review 2021: Mosh (the Big Kahuna)
Tag: Ex Deo
Album Review: Ex Deo – The Thirteen Years Of Nero
I've been sat on this one for a while as the album came through for review back in June despite its late August release date. The good thing is that it means I've been able to give The Thirteen Years Of Nero a good few listens. In the meantime we've had a couple of videos … Continue reading Album Review: Ex Deo – The Thirteen Years Of Nero
Interview: Maurizio Iacono of Ex Deo / Kataklysm
When the editor in chief contacts Ricky and Shells of Moshville times enquiring about our availability to conduct an interview of none other that Maurizio Iacono of Ex Deo/Kataklysm fame, reactions ranged from excitement to absolute dread. Maurizio has devoted his entire adult life to the music scene with his aforementioned bands and to interview … Continue reading Interview: Maurizio Iacono of Ex Deo / Kataklysm
Ex Deo release new standalone single (with help from Fleshgod Apocalypse)
After three years since the release of their latest acclaimed full-length, The Immortal Wars, Roman Empire-inspired epic death metal band Ex Deo – featuring mastermind Maurizio Iacono of Kataklysm – are back with brand a new single, entitled “The Philosopher King”, out today via Napalm Records. As teased earlier this month, the track features very … Continue reading Ex Deo release new standalone single (with help from Fleshgod Apocalypse)
Gig Review: Ensiferum / Ex Deo / Wind Rose – Islington Academy (1st May 2018)
On Tuesday night Katie headed to The O2 Academy in Islington to see Finnish melodic folk-metal band Ensiferum play the only UK date of their 38-show “Road To Glory” European tour, which promised to feature a special set of new, old and rare hits. Doors were at the early time of 6pm but I was … Continue reading Gig Review: Ensiferum / Ex Deo / Wind Rose – Islington Academy (1st May 2018)
2017 Crew Review: Iain Purdie (Mosh) – Da Boss
Good grief, where do I start? At the time I'm drafting this, this year we have published 2098 articles of which 388 are album reviews and 228 are live reviews. We've covered stadium fillers like Guns N' Roses and bands playing venues with a capacity not much larger than our living room. In almost every … Continue reading 2017 Crew Review: Iain Purdie (Mosh) – Da Boss