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Scars of the Crucifix is the seventh studio album by Florida death metal band Deicide, released on February 23, 2004, as the band's first album on Earache Records. Background [ edit ]
Deicide is an American death metal band from Tampa, Florida.Formed in 1987 by drummer/composer Steve Asheim and guitarist brothers Eric and Brian Hoffman as "Carnage", then hiring bassist/vocalist/lyricist Glen Benton and becoming "Amon".
Live albums: 1: Compilation albums: 2: Video albums: 2: Music videos: 8: This is the discography of the American death metal band Deicide. Albums. Studio albums. Title
Serpents of the Light is the fourth full-length album by Florida death metal band Deicide. It was released on October 21, 1997, by Roadrunner Records. Glen Benton stated that "Serpents of the Light" was written "about a friend of mine that died". [5]
Glen Michael Benton [2] (born June 18, 1967) is an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, lyricist and bassist for the Florida death metal band Deicide.. In addition to his work with Deicide, Benton was also a of member of the band Vital Remains, occasionally recording and performing with the band.
The Stench of Redemption is the eighth studio album by Florida death metal band Deicide. It is the first album by the band to feature Jack Owen (formerly of Cannibal Corpse) and Ralph Santolla (formerly of Iced Earth) on guitars. Some editions of the album include a cover of "Black Night" by Deep Purple, with rewritten lyrics by Glen Benton.
Deicide is considered a classic in the death metal genre, and is sometimes considered to be the bestselling death metal album of all time. [5] [17] Nielsen SoundScan lists it second after Morbid Angel's Covenant up until 2003; however, Deicide was released before SoundScan went into effect, so the SoundScan figure lacks pre-Soundscan sales.
The band's songwriting on this album exhibits songs with slower and more atmospheric grooves. The track "Bible Basher" is the only song that has become a staple in the band's live set. Rather than being about God, the song "Forever Hate You" is directed at Glen Benton's ex-wife. [5]