Ex Deo, the JUNO nominated project of Kataklysm frontman Maurizio Iacono, will unleash their Year Of The Four Emperors EP on January 10 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The band will also embark on a tour of Europe that month in support of Dark Funeral and Fleshgod Apocalypse before heading to North America in the spring in support of Septicflesh and Vltimas.
To commemorate the release announcement, the band have revealed the first single, "Vespasian", along with a lyric video which can be viewed below.
Maurizio comments on the song: "The EP's closing track is an anthem of resilience and renewal. 'Vespasian' emerges as a figure of stability amid the chaos, and the music reflects his calculated strength. Triumphant melodies intertwine with thunderous percussion, capturing his consolidation of power and the restoration of Rome's fractured empire. The lyrics exalt Vespasian as the harbinger of a new era, culminating in a resounding declaration of victory and legacy. His reign ushers in the Flavian dynasty and a semblance of peace."
Pre-order/pre-save Year Of The Four Emperors EP here.
Year Of The Four Emperors EP tracklisting:
"Galba"
"Otho"
"Vitellius"
"Vespasian"
"Vespasian" lyric video:
Ex Deo's tour dates are listed below.
January (with Dark Funeral, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Kami No Ikari)
3 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
4 - Oberhausen, Germany - Turbinenhalle 2
5 - Sint-Niklaas, Belgium - De Casino
7 - London, UK - O2 Academy Islington
8 - Paris, France - La Machine du Moulin Rouge
9 - Toulouse, France - Le Bikini
10 - Burgos, Spain - Sala Andén 56
11 - Madrid, Spain - La Sala del WiZink Center
12 - Barcelona, Spain - Sala Razzmatazz 2
14 - Villeurbanne (Lyon), France - La Rayonne
15 - Trezzo sull’Adda (MI), Italy - Live Club
16 - Zurich, Switzerland - Komplex 457
17 - Munich, Germany - Backstage (Werk)
18 - Budapest, Hungary - Barba Negra
19 - Zagreb, Croatia - Boogaloo
21 - Vienna, Austria - SimmCity
22 - Kosice, Slovakia - Collosseum Club
23 - Wroclaw, Poland - Centrum Koncertowe A2
24 - Prague, Czech Republic - MeetFactory
25 - Leipzig, Germany - Hellraiser
26 - Utrecht, Netherlands - TivoliVredenburg *
* with Fleshgod Apocalypse only
January
30-Feb 3 - 70,000 Tons of Metal
February (with Septicflesh, Vltimas)
10 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall
11 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
12 - Albuquerque NM - Sunshine Theater
13 - Mesa, AZ - The Nile Theater
14 - San Diego CA - Brick By Brick
15 - San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
16 - Los Angeles, CA - 1720
17 - Las Vegas, NV - Sinwave
19 - Denver, CO - The Oriental Theater
20 - Lawrence, KS - The Granada Theater
21 - St Paul, MN - Amsterdam Bar & Hall
22 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
23 - Cleveland, OH - TempleLive / The Asylum
24 - Toronto, ON - The Concert Hall
26 - Ottawa, ON - Overflow Brewing Company
27 - Montreal, QC - Le Studio TD
28 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium (Upstairs)
March (with Septicflesh, Vltimas)
1 - Albany, NY - Empire Live
2 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre
(Photo - Reigning Phoenix Music)
