EX DEO - New Album Release Confirmed
October 16, 2011, 12 years ago
KATAKLYSM frontman Maurizio Iacono has issued the following update on the band's Roman Empire-themed side project EX DEO:
"Writing for the new Ex Deo album is in full force, everything is coming together nicely. We've taken some new steps with Caligula that we have never explored before musically. The album is shaping up in a very sinister but glorious opus that will turn the heads of not only mortals on this earth but also grab the attention of Caligula himself who is probably in full debauchery as we speak somewhere down below. We intend to make a mark that will last a very long time with this album.
Fans have been impatient asking why its taking so long - the answer is pretty simple. We are looking to create a monumental album and this takes time. On top of our engagements with Kataklysm and its world tour which has of course delayed the process, but have no fear fellow Romans, as we have a tentative release date for you. Next year will mark the 2000th anniversary of Caligula, so we plan on releasing the album on August 31st, 2012 on Caligula's birthday worldwide via Napalm Records and what an event this will be. To prove how serious we are in anticipation of Caligula, Ex Deo will embark on a US tour next winter/spring on a very COOL tour that many Pagan believers will come to worship in celebration. Details to follow on this. A time of change is coming…"
Ex Deo will enter Studio with Kataklysm guitarist/producer JF Dagenais to begin recording Caligula next month, recording process will last into next winter. Ex Deo has also invited some very special guests to make appearances on Caligula.
