Amon, Feasting the Beast
Deicide · 1993
29 min · 10 tracks · death metal
Ruthless blast beats and guttural growls create an unrelenting assault on the senses, exploring themes of violence and sacrifice.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lunatic of God's Creation — This opening track establishes the album's chaotic tone with blistering guitar riffs and frantic drumming, encapsulating Deicide's signature style right from the start.
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Sacrificial Suicide — The song's relentless pace and dark narrative about self-destruction resonate deeply within the genre's themes, showcasing Deicide's lyrical depth alongside their musical aggression.
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Crucifixation — With its complex arrangements and intense vocal delivery, this track exemplifies the band's technical prowess while addressing controversial topics that challenge societal norms.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers intense compositions and strong performances, establishing a notable presence in the death metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track featuring rapid blast beats and guttural vocals, setting an aggressive tone that persists throughout.
- The lyrical themes consistently revolve around violence and sacrifice, with many songs employing vivid imagery and dark narratives.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- unrelenting intensity throughout experience
- short bursts of ferocity
- cathartic aggression release
- for adrenaline seekers
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic or soothing sounds
- seek longer album explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Amon, Feasting the Beast marked Deicide's debut album, setting the stage for their influential role in the death metal genre. At this time, the band was establishing its identity following their formation in 1987, capturing the attention of extreme music fans with their aggressive sound and provocative themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Obituary· Behemoth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lunatic of God's Creation 2:50
- 2 Sacrificial Suicide 2:56
- 3 Crucifixation 3:49
- 4 Carnage in the Temple of the Damned 3:07
- 5 Dead by Dawn 4:01
- 6 Blaspherereion 4:16
- 7 Feasting the Beast (intro) 0:51
- 8 Sacrificial Suicide 2:57
- 9 Day of Darkness 2:12
- 10 Oblivious to Nothing 2:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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