Deicide is an American death metal band formed in Tampa, Florida in 1987 by drummer Steve Asheim and guitarist brothers Eric and Brian Hoffman as "Carnage", then hiring bassist/vocalist Glen Benton and becoming "Amon".
Their lyrics have resulted in bans, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups and the public. ==History== ===Early days as Amon/Carnage (1987–1989)=== Deicide was formed in Tampa, Florida on July 21, 1987, after guitarist Brian Hoffman called Glen Benton, replying to an advertisement the latter had placed in a local music magazine.
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They would later change the band name to Deicide in 1989.
In 1989, Amon recorded their second demo, Sacrificial, at Morrisound with producer Scott Burns. Malevolent Creation guitarist Phil Fasciana recalls an early Carnage show: "It was like Slayer intensified a thousand times." "I guess Carnage had hollowed out a mannequin and filled it with fuckin' blood and guts from a butcher shop...
In 1989 the band's name was changed to Deicide at the request of Roadrunner Records. Deicide then released their self-titled debut album, also produced by Scott Burns at Morrisound, in 1990.
Since their debut album in 1990, Deicide has released twelve studio albums, one live album, two compilation albums and two live DVDs.
In 1989 the band's name was changed to Deicide at the request of Roadrunner Records. Deicide then released their self-titled debut album, also produced by Scott Burns at Morrisound, in 1990.
Additionally, Benton claimed in the early 1990s that he would commit suicide at the age of 33 to "mirror" a lifespan opposite that of Jesus Christ.
The band rose to mainstream success in 1992 with their second album Legion, and is credited as the second-best-selling death metal band of the Soundscan Era, after Cannibal Corpse.
In addition, their music video for "Homage for Satan", which features blood-splattered zombies on a rampaging mission to capture a priest, was banned from UK music TV channel Scuzz. In 1992, Deicide was on tour in Europe with Atrocity from Germany and Gorefest, a Dutch death metal band.
In November 2003, their first two albums, Deicide and Legion, were ranked second and third place respectively in best-selling death metal albums of the SoundScan era.
This lineup remained intact until November 25, 2004, in the wake of increasing animosity between Glen Benton and the Hoffmans allegedly in regards to royalties and publishing.
In spite of this, Deicide's eighth studio album The Stench of Redemption, which was released on August 22, 2006, received rave reviews. In January 2007, Benton left the European tour and returned home to the United States as a result of legal issues at home.
In spite of this, Deicide's eighth studio album The Stench of Redemption, which was released on August 22, 2006, received rave reviews. In January 2007, Benton left the European tour and returned home to the United States as a result of legal issues at home.
On May 24, 2007, it was announced Ralph Santolla had left Deicide.
On July 20, 2007, guitarist Jack Owen announced that Deicide would be "on hiatus" and he had joined Ohio based death/thrash combo Estuary for touring purposes.
The band embarked on a Balkan tour, dubbed "Balkans AssassiNation Tour", in October 2007 alongside Krisiun, Incantation and Inactive Messiah. By November 2007, Deicide began work on their ninth studio album at Florida's Morrisound Studios.
Drummer Steve Asheim recorded drum tracks and Benton started recording vocals in December 2007.
In April 2008, two songs off the album were posted online.
It was finally released on April 28, 2008.
As the record was coming out, Benton considered retiring from music, in the midst of personal matters including a custody battle. On January 6, 2009, Deicide posted a blog on their official Myspace page saying they had signed a worldwide record deal with Century Media, with Ralph Santolla returning to the band for a European tour.
In early 2009, they toured with Vital Remains and Order of Ennead.
Guitarist Kevin Quirion of Order of Ennead joined the band in the summer of 2009. In June 2010, Glen Benton revealed that the next Deicide album was to be titled To Hell with God.
They were said to be working on material for a summer 2010 release.
Guitarist Kevin Quirion of Order of Ennead joined the band in the summer of 2009. In June 2010, Glen Benton revealed that the next Deicide album was to be titled To Hell with God.
It was produced by Mark Lewis at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida, and was released on February 15, 2011. Deicide released their eleventh studio album, In the Minds of Evil, on November 26, 2013. In November 2016, it was apparent that guitarist Jack Owen had been replaced by Monstrosity guitarist Mark English without an official announcement made by the band.
It was produced by Mark Lewis at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida, and was released on February 15, 2011. Deicide released their eleventh studio album, In the Minds of Evil, on November 26, 2013. In November 2016, it was apparent that guitarist Jack Owen had been replaced by Monstrosity guitarist Mark English without an official announcement made by the band.
Owen went on to join Six Feet Under in February 2017. On October 9, 2014, The Village Voice reported that Deicide had started working on new material for their twelfth studio album.
It was produced by Mark Lewis at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida, and was released on February 15, 2011. Deicide released their eleventh studio album, In the Minds of Evil, on November 26, 2013. In November 2016, it was apparent that guitarist Jack Owen had been replaced by Monstrosity guitarist Mark English without an official announcement made by the band.
Owen went on to join Six Feet Under in February 2017. On October 9, 2014, The Village Voice reported that Deicide had started working on new material for their twelfth studio album.
On March 10, 2017, Deicide announced a short U.S.
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