# EX DEO release ‘Vitellius’ lyric video

**New Music** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 16 January 2025  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/ex-deo-release-vitellius-lyric-video/

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**New EP YEAR OF THE FOUR EMPERORS is out now**

Death metal gladiators **EX DEO**, the **Juno**-nominated project of **KATAKYLSM** frontman **Maurizio Iacono**, have unleashed their highly anticipated new EP ***Year Of The Four Emperors ***on **Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM)**, via its partnership with **Distortion Music Group**. The album is out now digitally and on CD, with a limited edition vinyl to follow on **March 14, 2025**.

To celebrate, the band have unveiled the EP’s focus track **‘Vitellius.’** The lyrics reveal a man driven by bloodlust, yet powerless to escape his fate. **Vitellius**‘ violent end is portrayed with haunting finality, a reminder of **Rome**‘s volatile power.

**EX DEO are:**  
Maurizio Iacono | vocals  
J-F Dagenais | guitars  
Stéphane Barbe | guitars  
Dano Apekian | bass  
James Payne | drums

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