Deicide Song Lyrics

Deicide is an American death metal band formed in Tampa in 1987 who became one of the most controversial and influential acts in extreme metal with their blasphemous lyrics and brutal sound. Their self-titled 1990 debut album and follow-ups like "Legion" established them as death metal pioneers, featuring Glen Benton's distinctive dual vocal approach combining growls and shrieks alongside precision brutality. Songs like "Dead By Dawn" and "Once Upon The Cross" shocked religious communities while cementing their status as death metal royalty, with later albums like "The Stench of Redemption" proving their continued relevance. Despite lineup changes and controversies, Deicide remains a cornerstone of the Tampa death metal scene that helped define the genre's sound and aesthetic.