Deicide – Overtures Of Blasphemy


Famously noted for his devout Christian beliefs, the God-fearing Glen Benton has never been shy about expressing his religious side. A deeply pious man, the always smiling Benton assembled his first church choir in 1987. Going by the name of Amon, and aided by an unofficial fifth member, Jesus, the small band of congregants decided to change their name to something a little more wholesome and reverential. Settling upon Deicide (the act of killing a god), the four-piece inexplicably found themselves at the forefront of the burgeoning Floridian Death Metal scene, going on to inspire an untold number of godless hairy noisemakers.Continue reading


Death Metal Legend Jack Owen Parts Ways With Deicide


 

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Famed death metal shredder Jack Owen has departed the lineup of Deicide. Owen has been replaced in their lineup by veteran death metal guitarist Mark English of Monstrosity. Continue reading