[8] The band name originates from the phrase "Qualis artifex pereo", Roman emperor Nero's famous last words.
[8] In April 2014, The band signed with Tooth & Nail Records, and later the next month released their debut studio album.
[11] The album was produced by Kris Crummett, but were unable to tour the music because they lost founding member and lead vocalist Evan Redmon.
On May 27, 2014, Artifex Pereo released their debut studio album entitled Time in Place with Tooth & Nail Records.
[12][13] When the band were signed to Tooth & Nail Records in early April 2014, they released their first single "Hands of Penance".