Taken off the EP "Year Of The Four Emperors" (January 10th, 2025)
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"The loyal turned traitor, consumed by ambition."
The tale of Otho is one of fractured loyalty and inevitable tragedy. Opening with an ominous lament, the song erupts into a battle cry as Otho schemes to claim the throne. His confrontation with Vitellius at the Battle of Bedriacum is rendered in blistering tempo and agonized growls, evoking the blood-soaked fields. As Otho faces defeat and chooses suicide over prolonged strife, the song slows to a mournful dirge, a tribute to his fleeting grasp on destiny.
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Recorded At:
Guitars recorded at JFD Studio, Dallas, Texas
Vocals recorded at The Cabin, Orlando, Florida
Bass recorded at Silver Black Studio, Laval, Qc, Canada
Drums recorded at JPD Studio, Studio City, Los Angeles, California
Dates Of Recording: 2024
Produced By: J-F Dagenais
Engineered By: J-F Dagenais
Mixed By:: J-F Dagenais
Mastered By: J-F Dagenais
Mixed at: JFD Studio, Dallas, Texas
Cover Artwork By: Ocvlta Designs by Surtsey
Layout By: Ocvlta Designs by Surtsey
Clemens Wijers, Orchestration
Writer: Maurizio Iacono
Composer: Jean-Francois Dagenais
Ex Deo is:
Maurizio Iacono, Vocals
J-F Dagenais, Guitar
Stephane Barbe, Guitar
Dano Apekian, Bass
James Payne, Drums
Lyrics:
We were side by side and you betrayed me with the Ascension to the throne
I was in line; loyal and fair and now I have become your enemy…
Conspiracy to dethrone, to reign in my rightful place for the people of Rome, in your death
All the glory of the gods by my side… shall reign forever
All the glory of the dead, sing my name… it shall never be forgotten
Vitellius, shall we spill more blood? Or shall we compromise for the honor of Rome?
How dare you ignore me; my legions will crush your defiance!
As you descend from Germania, we will confront you as traitor!
Conspiracy to dethrone, I shall reign in my rightful place for the people of Rome, in your death…
At the battle of Bedriacum, Otho’s army was defeated, in desperation he committed suicide,
at the sight of 40,000 dead
All the glory of the gods by my side… shall reign forever
All the glory of the dead, sing my name… it shall never be forgotten
All the blood of Rome in my hands… shall stand the test of time
All the blood of the innocent spilled... shall wash away… in eternity
#ExDeo #Otho #YearOfTheFourEmperors #Kataklysm #ReigningPhoenixMusic #RPM
🎧 Stream, get it here: https://exdeo.rpm.link/yotfeYT
"The loyal turned traitor, consumed by ambition."
The tale of Otho is one of fractured loyalty and inevitable tragedy. Opening with an ominous lament, the song erupts into a battle cry as Otho schemes to claim the throne. His confrontation with Vitellius at the Battle of Bedriacum is rendered in blistering tempo and agonized growls, evoking the blood-soaked fields. As Otho faces defeat and chooses suicide over prolonged strife, the song slows to a mournful dirge, a tribute to his fleeting grasp on destiny.
See Ex Deo Live: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/314185-ex-deo
▶ FOLLOW @REIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC
🛒 EU: https://shopeu.reigningphoenixmusic.com
🛒 US: https://shopus.reigningphoenixmusic.com
🛒 UK: https://reigningphoenixmusic.omerch.com
Web https://www.reigningphoenixmusic.com
YouTube https://rpm.link/YTsub
Instagram https://rpm.link/instagram
Facebook https://rpm.link/facebook
X https://rpm.link/twitter
TikTok https://rpm.link/tiktok
Spotify https://rpm.link/spotify
▶ FOLLOW EX DEO
Web: https://www.exdeoband.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exdeo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exdeoband/
Recorded At:
Guitars recorded at JFD Studio, Dallas, Texas
Vocals recorded at The Cabin, Orlando, Florida
Bass recorded at Silver Black Studio, Laval, Qc, Canada
Drums recorded at JPD Studio, Studio City, Los Angeles, California
Dates Of Recording: 2024
Produced By: J-F Dagenais
Engineered By: J-F Dagenais
Mixed By:: J-F Dagenais
Mastered By: J-F Dagenais
Mixed at: JFD Studio, Dallas, Texas
Cover Artwork By: Ocvlta Designs by Surtsey
Layout By: Ocvlta Designs by Surtsey
Clemens Wijers, Orchestration
Writer: Maurizio Iacono
Composer: Jean-Francois Dagenais
Ex Deo is:
Maurizio Iacono, Vocals
J-F Dagenais, Guitar
Stephane Barbe, Guitar
Dano Apekian, Bass
James Payne, Drums
Lyrics:
We were side by side and you betrayed me with the Ascension to the throne
I was in line; loyal and fair and now I have become your enemy…
Conspiracy to dethrone, to reign in my rightful place for the people of Rome, in your death
All the glory of the gods by my side… shall reign forever
All the glory of the dead, sing my name… it shall never be forgotten
Vitellius, shall we spill more blood? Or shall we compromise for the honor of Rome?
How dare you ignore me; my legions will crush your defiance!
As you descend from Germania, we will confront you as traitor!
Conspiracy to dethrone, I shall reign in my rightful place for the people of Rome, in your death…
At the battle of Bedriacum, Otho’s army was defeated, in desperation he committed suicide,
at the sight of 40,000 dead
All the glory of the gods by my side… shall reign forever
All the glory of the dead, sing my name… it shall never be forgotten
All the blood of Rome in my hands… shall stand the test of time
All the blood of the innocent spilled... shall wash away… in eternity
#ExDeo #Otho #YearOfTheFourEmperors #Kataklysm #ReigningPhoenixMusic #RPM
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