Alright sinners, heretics, and blastbeat worshippers โ grab your inverted crosses and prepare to be sonically exorcised. Because today we dive headfirst into the flaming, furious abyss that is DEICIDE โ the band that made anti-Christian rage a full-time, full-volume career. ๐ค๐ฅ๐ฟ
They didnโt just push boundaries โ they carved them into the flesh, torched the rulebook, and screamed in Satanโs key while doing it.
๐ DEICIDE โ WHERE RELIGION GOES TO DIE SCREAMING
Genre: Death Metal / Blasphemous Fury / Florida Man Screams at Church
Formed: 1987 (as Amon) โ Tampa, Florida, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Known For: Blastbeats, satanic shock tactics, brutal riffs, and Glen Benton branding an inverted cross into his forehead. Yeah, that happened.
๐ฉธ WHO THE HELL ARE DEICIDE?
Born from the sweaty swamps of Floridaโs death metal explosion, Deicide emerged from the ashes of Amon in 1987, armed with anti-religious fury, savage riffage, and an unholy desire to offend absolutely everyone.
Led by Glen Benton โ bassist, vocalist, and walking headline generator โ Deicide became infamous for:
- Snarling, demonic vocals
- Lightning-fast riffing
- Satanic imagery turned up to 11
- And some of the tightest, most punishing death metal ever recorded.
Love โem or loathe โem โ you FEEL Deicide.
Usually in your chest. From the double kick.
๐ฉธ CLASSIC LINE-UP (The Unholy Quartet)
- Glen Benton โ Bass & Vocals / Death metalโs most iconic growl + frontman of fury
- Steve Asheim โ Drums / Blastbeat machine with technical firepower
- Eric Hoffman โ Guitar / Evil riff conjurer, twin shredder
- Brian Hoffman โ Guitar / The other half of the hurricane
The Hoffman brothers left in 2004, but Glen and Steve have kept the Deicide beast thrashing through Hell with various hired guns ever since.
๐ฟ DISCOGRAPHY โ UNHOLY AND UNSTOPPABLE ๐๐ฅ
โ ๏ธ Deicide (1990)
๐ง Lunatic of Godโs Creation, Sacrificial Suicide
Vibe: Brutal debut. Pure hellfire.
Riff Rating: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
*Set the template: fast, furious, anti-everything.
๐งจ Legion (1992)
๐ง Satan Spawn, the Caco-Daemon, Dead But Dreaming
Vibe: Technical, twisted, terrifying.
Riff Rating: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
*Arguably their best โ complex and savage as hell.
๐ฅ Once Upon the Cross (1995)
๐ง They Are the Children of the Underworld, Once Upon the Cross
Vibe: Short, sharp, sacrilegious.
Riff Rating: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Iconic cover: Jesus dissected. Your nan wouldnโt approve.**
๐ฉธ Serpents of the Light (1997)
๐ง Serpents of the Light, Blame It On God
Vibe: Groovier, hookier, still hateful.
Riff Rating: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
*More accessibleโฆ but still bludgeoning.
๐ฑ Insineratehymn (2000)
๐ง Bible Basher, Forever Hate You
Vibe: Mid-paced, moody, blasphemy turned brooding.
Riff Rating: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
*Bit of a curveball, but some serious grooves.
๐ฉป In Torment in Hell (2001)
๐ง Vengeance Will Be Mine, Worry in the House of Thieves
Vibe: Rushed, raw, but still mean.
Riff Rating: ๐ฅ๐ฅ
*Not their best, but still full of spite.
๐ช Scars of the Crucifix (2004)
๐ง Scars of the Crucifix, Mad at God
Vibe: Comeback with claws. Fierce and focused.
Riff Rating: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
*Welcome return to blistering form.
๐ง The Stench of Redemption (2006)
๐ง Death to Jesus, Homage for Satan
Vibe: Melodic solos meet feral riffs. Underrated classic.
Riff Rating: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
*One of their strongest albums. Absolute shredfest.
๐ฅ Till Death Do Us Part (2008)
๐ง Horror in the Halls of Stone, Not As Long As We Both Shall Live
Vibe: Dense and dark. Less immediate, more evil.
Riff Rating: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
*Harder to digest, but full of gloom.
๐ฉธ To Hell With God (2011)
๐ง Hang in Agony Until Youโre Dead, How Can You Call Yourself a God
Vibe: Classic fury with a modern edge.
Riff Rating: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
*Riff-heavy return to old-school brutality.
๐ In the Minds of Evil (2013)
๐ง Thou Begone, Trample the Cross
Vibe: Angrier, sharper, and groovier than expected.
Riff Rating: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
*Great production. Benton sounds possessed.
๐ฅ Overtures of Blasphemy (2018)
๐ง Excommunicated, Seal the Tomb Below
Vibe: Still raging, still relevant, still riffing hard.
Riff Rating: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
*Glen still growling like a demon in a dogfight.
๐ฅ Banished by Sin (2024)
๐ง Sever the Tongue, Woke from God
Vibe: Latest record โ fast, furious, and utterly filthy.
Riff Rating: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
*Deicide in 2024 = still no chill.
๐ง THE RIFF REPORTโS BLASPHEMOUS BANGERS
๐ธ Satan Spawn, the Caco-Daemon โ Unholy tech perfection.
๐ธ Scars of the Crucifix โ Modern death metal anthem.
๐ธ Homage for Satan โ Blasphemy with groove.
๐ธ Bible Basher โ Title says it all.
๐ธ Excommunicated โ Death metal juggernaut.
๐ฅ WHY DEICIDE STILL BRING THE INFERNO:
Because they:
- Made death metal truly scary again
- Refused to go soft โ even when trends shifted
- Were louder than their controversies (which is saying something)
- Defined anti-religious metal
- Wrote riffs and choruses that STILL punch holes in pews
And because Glen Benton will always be death metalโs most chaotic uncle.
๐ค FINAL VERDICT FROM THE RIFF REPORT:
**Deicide are the embodiment of extreme metal rage.
Theyโve *blasted through churches, stages, and expectations for over three decades.
Want death metal with zero compromise?
Want blastbeats baptized in bile?
Want an album cover thatโll get you banned from your nanโs house?
Then DEICIDE is your blasphemous soundtrack. Accept no substitutes. ๐ฉธโ ๏ธ๐ฅ
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene specialโfrom legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether heโs battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, heโs always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When heโs not writing or interviewing artists, youโll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than musicโtheyโre about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Thatโs exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. ๐ค
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