New album, “Semper Pessimus”, is out now!

"The standard for metal in 2021 has now been set. And it's a very high standard indeed" -Metal Ireland Radio

"Semper Pessimus is an incredibly accomplished and masterfully crafted piece of music"

-Rock n Load Mag

"Semper Pessimus is a fine evolution within Acid Age's greater development"

-Grizzly Butts

Semper Pessimus is a concept album about the fall of Nero Claudius, the last Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. The entire album was recorded at Analogue Catalogue Studios on 2 inch tape. The performances were recorded live the a huge drum room.

“I have walked through the fires of Rome, and been erased from time”

The ten track album details the entirety of Neros life from childhood to his demise. The album comes with a stunning booklet featuring artwork by Paul McCarroll www.unhinged.me.uk

Studio Equipment used

Aran: Yamaha Stage Custom Drum Kit, Mapex Snares, Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Tama Speed Cobra Pedals and Evans Drum Heads.

Jake: Sire Basses, D'Addario Strings, T.C Electronic, Electro Harmonix, Darkglass, Korg, Source Audio, Aguilar pedals, Hartke and Vox amps. Jude: Shure Microphones, Gibson Guitars, Ernie Ball Strings, Dunlop Picks, Fender Cables, Boss, Dunlop and Korg Pedals and Vox Amps.

Semper Pessimus is available directly from the band at www.acidage.bandcamp.com/album/semper-pessimus