Deicide
Deicide · 1990
33 min · 10 tracks · death metal
Frenetic guitar riffs and guttural vocals collide with relentless drumming, creating an oppressive atmosphere of death metal fury.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lunatic of God's Creation — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its aggressive tempo and chilling lyrical themes that establish Deicide's identity in death metal.
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Sacrificial Suicide — The track exemplifies the band’s signature sound with its relentless pace and brutal imagery, highlighting their thematic focus on blasphemy and existential despair.
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Carnage in the Temple of the Damned — This song showcases intricate guitar work combined with ferocious lyrics, illustrating Deicide's ability to blend technicality with raw aggression effectively.
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Mephistopheles — Here, the band explores darker thematic elements through complex riffs and haunting melodies, reflecting their innovative approach within the death metal landscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Deicide's debut showcases intense compositions and strong performances, solidifying its place in death metal history.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rapid-fire guitar riff that sets a relentless pace, maintaining high energy through the first half.
- Vocals are predominantly guttural and aggressive, often layered with harmonies that enhance the intensity of the delivery.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, such as 'Blaspherereion,' which transitions from fast-paced sections to slower, crushing breakdowns.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless intensity throughout listening
- short bursts of aggression
- cathartic release through chaos
- for workout motivation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic and soft sounds
- seek lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Deicide marked the band's self-titled debut album, emerging in a burgeoning death metal scene. By 1990, they had already gained attention for their live performances and demo recordings, positioning them as key players in a genre that was rapidly evolving.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Obituary· Behemoth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lunatic of God's Creation 2:40
- 2 Sacrificial Suicide 2:51
- 3 Oblivious to Evil 2:41
- 4 Dead by Dawn 3:56
- 5 Blaspherereion 4:14
- 6 Deicide 4:01
- 7 Carnage in the Temple of the Damned 3:33
- 8 Mephistopheles 3:34
- 9 Day of Darkness 2:05
- 10 Crucifixation 3:55
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