Led by Katakylsm frontman, Maurizio Iacono, the Juno-nominated project, Ex Deo, are getting set to drop a new EP. Year of the Four Emperors arrives on January 10th, 2025, as the band’s first release with the Reigning Phoenix Music record label. They also launch an intensive touring schedule in Europe and North America from first thing in the new year. Head into the article below to find out more.
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INTERVIEW: Maurizio Iacono of Invictus (Kataklysm, Ex Deo) – “Unstoppable” Album Breakdown
Ghost Cult caught up with Maurizio Iacono of Kataklysm and Ex Deo about his new band Invictus! They released their debut album this year, “Unstoppable” – out now via MNRK Heavy! In addition to his bands, he owns Hard Impact Artist Management, is the founder of Distortion Music Group, and is co-owner of hard-and-heavy booking agency Continental Touring, the man is busy all the time. Invictus is a different kind of heavy band for Maurizio, and he discussed the genesis of the band, using melodic parts for the first time ever, picking a band name, shopping a new project to another label, music industry pitfalls, a track-by-track breakdown of the album, and more!
ALBUM REVIEW: Invictus – Unstoppable
Some people just aren’t happy unless they’re busy, and with two established bands occupying his time Canadian vocalist Maurizio Iacono is certainly that. Not content with already fronting two well known and established bands, the Ex Deo and Kataklysm singer now spearheads Invictus.
CONCERT REVIEW: Dark Tranquility – Kataklysm – Nailed to Obscurity – Live at Crofoot
The temperature was almost in the single digits last Saturday evening when Dark Tranquility brought their Moment tour to Detroit’s northern suburbs. The poorly plowed roads and the negative degree wind chill did not deter Michigan metalheads from witnessing the trailblazers of Gothenburg’s Melodic Death Metal Scene. Everyone briskly trotted into Pontiac’s acclaimed music hall to catch the two opening acts of the evening. Nailed to Obscurity and Kataklysm were invited along on this tour which made for a deliciously stacked bill. Built in 1830, the Crofoot building is a historic phenomenon and local treasure. The large building contains three venues in one and is known for catering to heavier bands. This prized entertainment complex was a fair choice for a night of big, blistering, music.
ALBUM REVIEW: Ex Deo – The Thirteen Years of Nero
Four years after regaling us with stories of Carthaginian General Hannibal on The Immortal Wars (Napalm Records) Canadian/Italian death metal act Ex Deo return with more tales of ancient Rome on fourth full length release The Thirteen Years of Nero (also Napalm). As its title suggests, the central theme this time is the reign of Imperator Nero Cladius Divi Claudius filius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (or plain old Emperor Nero to his friends) and the matricide, uxoricide, blood, fire and death which followed him.
PODCAST: Episode 123: Maurizio Iacono of Kataklysm Talks “Unconquered”
Ghost Cult’s Keefy recently caught up with Maurizio Iacono of Kataklysm about their new album Unconquered, out September 25 th via their longtime label Nuclear Blast Records. We chatted about the new record, the longevity of the band, how the band prepared for this new album, making the video for “The Killshot”, working once again with visionary artist Blake Armstrong on the return of the “heart beast” artwork, how the band is dealing without touring, his other projects with new music on the way such as Ex Deo, his growing hot sauce business, and a discussion of Keefy’s favorite live Kataklysm performance, at the Trois Rivieres Metalfest. Purchase Unconquered here and check out our conversation! Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Kataklysm Talks Current Favorite Bands With Ghost Cult
Death metal legends Kataklysm are fast approaching the June 1st release of their brand new album, Meditations, due of from Nuclear Blast Records. The prolific band has had an influence on countless other artists in the genre in their twenty-five-year career. In this exclusive video for Ghost Cult, watch frontman Maurizio Iacono discuss what he’s currently listening to in order to whet his musical appetite. Continue reading
Kataklysm Shares New Single And Lyric Video, Meditations Album Due This June
Montréal melo-death legends Kataklysm has charted a course for a busy 2018 including a killer new album and massive amounts of gigs. Their new album Meditations is due out on June 1st via Nuclear Blast. The band just shared a new single, complete with a lyric video for the track ‘Guillotine’. Check it out! Continue reading
Ex Deo – The Immortal Wars
It was a sad say indeed when, on February 17th 2014, Canada’s Ex Deo announced they were going on an indefinite hiatus and a third album was “unlikely”. Thankfully, it transpires that the Canadian definition of “indefinite” means just over a yearContinue reading
Ex Deo Releases The Roman Video
Ex Deo will be releasing The Immortal Wars on February 24th via Napalm Records, and they’ve just released their first epic video from the upcoming record. Continue reading