The band was originally called Amon, and recorded two demos under this name, which were later released on CD as "Amon: Feasting The Beast". They changed the name to Deicide in late 1989, just prior to the recording of the self-titled debut. This was done at the insistence of their then-label, Roadrunner Records, because there was a song called "'Amon' Belongs to 'Them'" on the King Diamond album, "Conspiracy".
Deicide:
\De"i*cide\, n. [L. deicida a deicide (in sense 2); deus god + c[ae]dere to cut, kill: cf. F. d['e]icide.]
1. The act of killing a being of a divine nature; particularly, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. [R.]
Earth profaned, yet blessed, with deicide. --Prior.
2. One concerned in putting Christ to death.
In the early days of the band, and apparently to show how much he despises Christianity, Glen Benton branded an inverted cross into his forehead using nothing but a flaming coat hanger. After seven times embedding a red hot inverted cross into his skin, it has scarred into its shape.
On November 25th, 2004 Glen Benton officially stated that the Hoffman brothers would no longer be in the band due to them cancelling and walking off many shows, among other personal issues. The main reason the brothers left was actually a change in the percentages of royalties between the band. Previously, there had been an even four-way split. Under the new agreement the Hoffmans were entitled to a far smaller share of the profits (with as much as 50% going to Benton). The Hoffmans have since started a new band, using Deicide's original name Amon.
Jack Owen, recently out of Cannibal Corpse and Dave Suzuki, who had worked with Benton in Vital Remains came in to help Deicide on tour. Owen stayed on but Suzuki's place was taken by Ralph Santolla for the recording of "The Stench of Redemption." Glen Benton missed the entire European tour for this album, because he had to attend a court case to do with matrimonial/custody matters; the tour carried on anyway with help from some eleventh hour replacements. Seth Van De Loo (who was playing drums for the support band, Severe Torture) performed vocals on the first four dates of the tour due to the last-minute nature of Benton's decision not to travel. They played these gigs with no bass player. Garbathy "Yaha" of Dissenter was then brought in as replacement bassist/vocalist for the remaining dates. Jack Owen also performed lead vocals on some songs at these shows. This obviously controversial tour followed on from two European tours which were cancelled at the last minute in the 1990s.
Ralph Santolla officially left Deicide in 2007 but performed on "Till Death Do Us Part" as a session musician. Steve Asheim also contributed to the guitar playing on this album for the first time. Kevin Quirion, who plays with Steve Asheim in Council of the Fallen/Order of Ennead, joined Deicide in 2008 as a touring replacement for Santolla. Santolla briefly returned in 2009 but soon left again and Quirion joined as a permanent member in July that year.
In 1992, while Gorefest were opening for Deicide in Stockholm, a bomb exploded outside the emergency door behind their stage (which was on the fifth floor of the building), causing extensive structural damage to the door and the wall. Some people thought that Gorefest, a politically correct band, was attacked by people involved in the black metal scene, but in reality the bomb was planted by the Animal Militia, a UK-based pro-animals group, aimed at Deicide playing later that evening. Glen Benton had received earlier death-threats over his stance on mutilating small animals, and afterward received another letter saying that "Stockholm was just a taste of what is to come".
Glen Benton has also done backing vocals on the song "Hung, Drawn and Quartered" by Cancer on the album "Death Shall Rise", for Napalm Death on the song "Unfit Earth" on their breakthrough album, "Harmony Corruption" and for Cannibal Corpse on the songs "Mangled" and "A Skull Full of Maggots" from the album "Eaten Back to Life" and on the song "Vomit the Soul" from the album "Butchered at Birth".
In 2007, Steve Asheim was arrested and held for police questioning in Austria after presenting money to a bank teller that was covered in red ink. The police believed him to be involved in a recent bank robbery, so he was taken in. After hours of questioning, it was discovered that a red pen had leaked in his pocket, staining the money. Asheim was released without further questioning.
Deicide
Deicide Lyrics
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I can strike the light and see through the truth
For I'm the Deicide, Dominus, what could you do
Thou has failed you now, once again and always will
On the cross, forgotten son, a sacrifice it had to be done
Died for me, well that's too bad I don't believe
Your destruction, reasons of a world in pain
Blind disciple, you will never live again
Wage of death, course of life
Unsematic birth of the Deicide
Eyes of pain, pleads to death
As you're put to rest
Three days to rise
If he lives again he is sure to die
I killed Jesus
Just to see him bleed on his pulpis throne
I am evil
I'm the Deicide and i killed the lord
No more reasons
I will kill the world in another form
I rule this world
Nail him
I can strike the light and see trought the truth
For I'm the Deicide, Dominus, what could you do
Thou has failed you now, once again and always will
On the cross, forgotten son, a sacrificeit had to be done
Died for me, well that's too bad I don't believe
Killed by sins of the evil what I am
Your destruction, reasons of a world in pain
Blind disciple, you will never live again
The lyrics to Deicide's song "Deicide" are explicit in their rejection of Christianity and their affirmation of the singer's role as a deity, able to strike down even the Christian God. The opening line sets the tone for the rest of the song: "No lord shall stand before myself." This statement is a direct challenge to the Christian God, stating that the singer is above any deity or religious figure. The singer goes on to claim that they have the ability to "strike the light and see through the truth," again suggesting a superior ability to see and understand beyond what any other religious figure can.
The central focus of the song then becomes an explicit rejection of Christianity and its central figure, Jesus Christ. The singer identifies as the "Deicide," one who kills deities or gods, and specifically names Jesus as his victim: "I killed Jesus / Just to see him bleed on his pulpit throne." This statement is both a rejection of Jesus as a figure worthy of worship and a challenge to the idea that his death was a necessary sacrifice for salvation. The singer goes on to state that they will "kill the world in another form," indicating a desire for destruction and power beyond just the rejection of one religion.
Overall, the lyrics to "Deicide" are intentionally provocative and confrontational, seeking to reject and challenge the dominant religion of Christianity while affirming the singer's own power and deity.
Line by Line Meaning
No lord shall stand before myself
I am superior to any divine being and none shall have power over me.
I can strike the light and see through the truth
I have the power to reveal hidden truths and see through deceptions.
For I'm the Deicide, Dominus, what could you do
I am the killer of gods and the ruler of all, what can anyone do to stop me?
Thou has failed you now, once again and always will
All those who oppose me will fail and continue to be unsuccessful in their attempts.
On the cross, forgotten son, a sacrifice it had to be done
The crucifixion of Jesus Christ was necessary and inevitable.
Died for me, well that's too bad I don't believe
Jesus' death may have been for my supposed salvation, but I refuse to believe in such a notion.
Killed by sins of the evil what I am
Jesus was killed due to the sins that are inherently part of my evil nature.
Your destruction, reasons of a world in pain
My actions will lead to the destruction of the world and the suffering of its inhabitants.
Blind disciple, you will never live again
Those who blindly follow Jesus will not truly live, and are doomed to failure.
Wage of death, course of life
Death is the inevitable result of the course of one's life.
Unsematic birth of the Deicide
The birth of the killer of gods was predestined and unavoidable.
Eyes of pain, pleads to death
The victims of my actions will experience great pain and suffering, begging for death.
As you're put to rest
Those who oppose me will be destroyed and laid to rest.
Three days to rise
Jesus is said to have risen three days after his death.
If he lives again he is sure to die
Even if Jesus is resurrected, he will still face death eventually.
I killed Jesus
I take responsibility for the death of Jesus.
Just to see him bleed on his pulpis throne
I took pleasure in seeing Jesus suffer on the cross.
I am evil
I acknowledge that I am a malevolent force in the world.
I'm the Deicide and i killed the lord
I am the killer of gods and I caused the death of Jesus.
No more reasons
I have no further justification for my actions.
I will kill the world in another form
I will continue to wreak havoc on the world in a different manner.
I rule this world
I have dominion over the earth.
Nail him
This command is a call to crucify Jesus.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN HOFFMAN, ERIC HOFFMAN, GLEN MICHAEL BENTON, STEVEN KENNETH ASHEIM
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Death Metal Supply
Year: 1990
Country: USA
Lunatic of god's creation 0:00 - 2:40
Sacrificial suicide 2:41 - 5:32
Obliviuos to evil 5:33 - 8:13
Dead by dawn 8:14 - 12:10
Blaspherereion 12:11 - 16:24
Deicide 16:25 - 20:26
Carnage in the temple of damned 20:27 - 23:59
Mephistopheles 24:00 - 27:35
Day of darkness 27:36 - 29:40
Crucifixation 29:41 - 33:38
Death Metal Supply
Year: 1990
Country: USA
Lunatic of god's creation 0:00 - 2:40
Sacrificial suicide 2:41 - 5:32
Obliviuos to evil 5:33 - 8:13
Dead by dawn 8:14 - 12:10
Blaspherereion 12:11 - 16:24
Deicide 16:25 - 20:26
Carnage in the temple of damned 20:27 - 23:59
Mephistopheles 24:00 - 27:35
Day of darkness 27:36 - 29:40
Crucifixation 29:41 - 33:38
William Lozada
The blast from the past awsome album i remenber when this comes out in that time was very extreme😎🤘
Rusty Kuntz
The jail cell clink to open & close the record is awesome, cool touch to a crushing album!
Enter The Realm Of Chaos
This was badass when it came out. Still awesome.
Arturo Almazan
a death metal masterpiece 🤘🤘
William Lozada
Wow recuerdo cuando saliò este disco dead by dawn para mi la mejor del album🤘💣😎
antonino frenda
Trapped in a dream of the Necronomicon...qliphotic masterpiece
Erik Kroll
Great album!
Daniel San
Extraordinary album!
kobong001 kobong001
Best death metal album!!!