Ex Deo

Ex Deo is a Canadian symphonic death metal band known for its immersive soundscapes and thematic focus on the history of the Roman Empire. Founded by Kataklysm frontman Maurizio Iacono in 2008, the group has released four acclaimed albums, including 2012's Juno Award-nominated Caligvla and 2021's epic The Thirteen Years of Nero. In 2025, Ex Deo took on the tumultuous year 69 AD on the EP Year of the Four Emperors. With Iacono handling all lyrics and vocals, the recording lineup for the band's 2009 debut, Romulus, was fleshed out by Kataklysm members Stéphane Barbe (guitar), ...