Source: Bravewords.com
EX DEO, fronted by KATAKLYSM‘s Maurizio Iacono, have been confirmed for Bloodstock Open Air 2013, which is scheduled for August 8th – 11th at Catton Hall in Walton On Trent, Derbyshire, England.
Thus far, the Bloodstock Open Air 2013 lineup features: ACCEPT, ANTHRAX, EX DEO, FIREWIND, FOZZY, KING DIAMOND, and NEGLIGENCE.
More Bloodstock Open Air info at Bloodstock.uk.com.
Source: Bravewords.com
EX DEO, fronted by KATAKLYSM‘s Maurizio Iacono, have checked in with the following update:
“Hello fellow citizens,
We regret to inform our loyal fans in Toronto that Ex Deo will not be able to make the the first show of the Conquerors Of The World tour. There is a scheduling problem with Kataklysm overseas, the band will fly in just in time for the Trois-Rivieres Metalfest the next day and will peform as scheduled, the rest of the tour is on 100% . We apologize to our great fans in Toronto, Canada. We plan a return in 2013. The Gladius is sharpened , the moral is up and the band is ready to kill.
Hail Caligvla!”
The Conquerors Of The World tour features Ex Deo, SEPTICFLESH, KRISIUN, MELECHESH, and INQUISITION. Dates include:
October
12 – Toronto, ON – Wreck Room
13 – Trois-Rivières, QC – Trois-Rivières Metalfest
14 – Montreal, QC – Cafe Campus
15 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East Downstairs
16 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
17 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
18 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s Rock Club
19 – Saint Paul, MN – Station 4
20 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theatre
21 – Regina, SK – The Exchange
22 – Edmonton, AB – Pawn Shop
23 – Kelowna, BC – Sapphire Night Club
24 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
25 – Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
26 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
27 – S. Lake Tahoe, CA – Whiskey Dick’s
28 – West Hollywood, CA – Key Club
29 – Tempe, AZ – 910 Live
30 – Albuquerque, NM – El Rey Theater
31 – San Antonio, TX – Korova
Audio samples of the tracks that will appear on “Caligvla”, the sophomore album from EX DEO, the Ancient Roman-themed arsenal fronted by KATAKLYSM singer Maurizio Iacono, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below.
“Caligvla” will be released via Austria’s Napalm Records on the following dates:
Aug. 29 – Spain, Finland, Sweden, Greece
Aug. 31 – Germany/Austria/Switzerland, Benelux
Sep. 03 – Rest of Europe
Sep. 11 – USA/Canada
“Caligvla” was mixed by KATAKLYSM guitarist Jean-François Dagenais, who has previously worked with MALEVOLENT CREATION, MISERY INDEX and DESPISED ICON, among others. The artwork and layout for the album were handled by SEPTICFLESH‘s Seth Siro Anton. The booklet for the new album will feature commentaries and descriptions from frontman Iacono with his views on each song. The limited first pressing will be released as a six-panel digipack featuring the bonus track “Burned To Serve As Nocturnal Light”, a song dealing with Caligvla‘s madman rival emperor Nero.
The “I, Caligvla” video can be seen below. The clip, which was filmed in June in Philadelphia, features an appearance by Iacono‘s girlfriend, Colombian model Suzzy, and is described by the band as “a resurrection in time, blood and courage.”
“Caligvla” features contributions from ALL SHALL PERISH guitarist Francesco Artusato, TRISTANIA singer Mariangela Demurtas, SEPTICFLESH‘s Seth Siro Anton and GRAVEWORM‘s Stefano Fiori. Every invited guest on the album is of Roman or Greek descent.
“Caligvla” track listing:
01. I, Caligvla
02. The Tiberius Cliff (Exile To Capri)
03. Per Oculos Aquila
04. Pollice Verso (Damnatio Ad Bestia)
05. Divide Et Impera
06. Burned To Serve As Nocturnal Light
07. Teutuborg (Ambush Of Varus)
08. Along The Appian Way
09. Once Were Romans
10. Evocatio: The Temple Of Castor & Pollux
Source: Blabbermouth.net
“I, Caligvla”, the new video from EX DEO, the Ancient Roman-themed arsenal fronted by KATAKLYSM singer Maurizio Iacono, can be seen below. The clip, which was filmed last month in Philadelphia, features an appearance by Iacono‘s girlfriend, Colombian model Suzzy, and is described by the band as “a resurrection in time, blood and courage.” The song comes off EX DEO‘s sophomore album, “Caligvla”, which will be released via Austria’s Napalm Records on the following dates:
Aug. 29 – Spain, Finland, Sweden, Greece
Aug. 31 – Germany/Austria/Switzerland, Benelux
Sep. 03 – Rest of Europe
Sep. 11 – USA/Canada
“I, Caligvla” performance footage:
“Caligvla” trailer:
Source: Blabbermouth.net
SEPTICFLESH, KRISIUN, MELECHESH, EX DEO and INQUISITION will joined forces for the “Conquerors Of The World” North American tour in October.
Confirmed dates so far are as follows:
Oct. 12 – Toronto, ON – Wreck Room
Oct. 13 – Trois-Rivières, QC – Trois-Rivières Metalfest
Oct. 14 – Montreal, QC – Cafe Campus
Oct. 15 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East Downstairs
Oct. 16 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
Oct. 17 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
Oct. 18 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s Rock Club
Oct. 19 – Saint Paul, MN – Station 4
Oct. 20 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theatre
Oct. 21 – Regina, SK – The Exchange
Oct. 22 – Edmonton, AB – Pawn Shop
Oct. 23 – Kelowna, BC – Sapphire Night Club
Oct. 24 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
More shows will be announced soon. Source: Blabbermouth.net
EX DEO, the Ancient Roman-themed arsenal fronted by KATAKLYSM singer Maurizio Iacono, will release its sophomore album, “Caligvla”, on August 31 via Austria’s Napalm Records. The CD was mixed by KATAKLYSM guitarist Jean-François Dagenais, who has previously worked with MALEVOLENT CREATION, MISERY INDEX and DESPISED ICON, among others. The artwork and layout for the album were handled by SEPTICFLESH‘s Seth Siro Anton. The booklet for the new album will feature commentaries and descriptions from frontman Iacono with his views on each song. The limited first pressing will be released as a six-panel digipack featuring the bonus track “Burned To Serve As Nocturnal Light”, a song dealing with Caligvla‘s madman rival emperor Nero. In addition, catch 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!
Commented the band: “Eight months in the making and we are sure we have a classic album in our hands, producer JF Dagenais has done a fabulous and great production, all guests appearances are massive, the gods are pleased. Expect the artwork to be unveiled very soon and also a new teaser trailer. Where all have failed in the past… EX DEO will succeed, Roma caput mundi!! Epic Roman-inspired metal!!”
EX DEO debuted “I, Caligvla”, on April 1 at Club Soda in Montreal, Quebec, Canada as part of the “Paganfest America Part III” tour with TURISAS, ALESTORM, ARKONA and HUNTRESS. Video footage of the performance can be seen below.
In addition to the previously announced guest appearances by ALL SHALL PERISH guitarist Francesco Artusato and TRISTANIA singer Mariangela Demurtas, “Caligvla” will feature contributions from SEPTICFLESH‘s Seth Siro Anton and GRAVEWORM‘s Stefano Fiori. Every invited guest on the album is of Roman or Greek descent.
“Caligvla” track listing:
01. I, Caligvla
02. The Tiberius Cliff (Exile To Capri)
03. Per Oculos Aquila
04. Pollice Verso (Damnatio Ad Bestia)
05. Divide Et Impera
06. Burned To Serve As Nocturnal Light
07. Teutuborg (Ambush Of Varus)
08. Along The Appian Way
09. Once Were Romans
10. Evocatio: The Temple Of Castor & Pollux
EX DEO recently canceled its participation in the “Paganfest America Part III” tour due to delays in the production of “Caligvla”. The band still performed with Paganfest on April 1 in Montreal at Club Soda and April 2 in Toronto at The Opera House.
EX DEO last year completed a North American tour with NILE, PSYCROPTIC and KEEP OF KALESSIN.
“Romulus”, the debut album from EX DEO, landed at position No. 90 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.
Source: Blabbermouth.net
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