Ex Deo, side-project of Kataklysm frontman Maurizio Iacono, don't release a huge amount but I've loved everything they've unleashed upon us. Contentious opinion, I prefer them to Kataklysm themselves, though the larger band is still pretty damn good. The four-track EP Year of the Four Emperors is a short collection of songs, but every bit … Continue reading EP Review: Ex Deo – Year of the Four Emperors
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Ex Deo to release new EP in January 2025 – first single streaming now
Ex Deo, the Juno nominated project of Kataklysm frontman Maurizio Iacono, will unleash their EP Year Of The Four Emperors. The EP is their first with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) and will be released on January 10, 2025. The band will also embark on a tour of Europe that month in support of Dark Funeral … Continue reading Ex Deo to release new EP in January 2025 – first single streaming now
Crew Review 2021: Mosh (the Big Kahuna)
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)
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)