Overtures of Blasphemy
Deicide · 2018
37 min · 12 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of rapid-fire riffs and guttural vocals, blending technical precision with darkly thematic lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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One With Satan — This opening track sets a ferocious tone with its blistering guitar work and confrontational lyrics, embodying the album's overarching theme of defiance against religious dogma.
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Crawled From the Shadows — With its intense tempo changes and intricate solos, this track exemplifies the band's technical prowess while exploring themes of darkness and resurrection.
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Compliments of Christ — This provocative title track critiques organized religion with sharp lyricism, supported by a relentless musical backdrop that underscores its controversial subject matter.
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Excommunicated — The song combines brutal rhythms with cutting lyrics about rejection and dissent, serving as a powerful anthem for those who feel marginalized by conventional beliefs.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong technical execution and thematic consistency, appealing to death metal fans while maintaining its own identity.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo that rarely drops below fast-paced, with most tracks maintaining a relentless energy throughout.
- Lyrical themes revolve around anti-religious sentiments, with each track presenting a distinct narrative while maintaining a cohesive dark atmosphere.
- 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
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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
- short, intense listening sessions
- high-energy workout motivation
- dynamic emotional journeys
- aggressive mood elevation
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2018, Overtures of Blasphemy is Deicide's twelfth studio album and marks their return after a four-year hiatus since In the Minds of Evil. The band’s lineup remained stable, showcasing their commitment to their signature sound while continuing to push boundaries within the death metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Obituary· Behemoth
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Compliments of Christ
A pivotal moment occurs when the lyrics challenge the listener to confront religious hypocrisy directly.
This direct address shifts the focus from abstraction to confrontation, creating a jarring engagement that propels the album's critical stance on faith.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One With Satan 3:48
- 2 Crawled From the Shadows 3:20
- 3 Seal the Tomb Below 2:57
- 4 Compliments of Christ 2:44
- 5 All That Is Evil 3:24
- 6 Excommunicated 2:55
- 7 Anointed in Blood 3:18
- 8 Crucified Soul of Salvation 3:00
- 9 Defying the Sacred 3:30
- 10 Consumed by Hatred 3:02
- 11 Flesh, Power, Dominion 3:33
- 12 Destined to Blasphemy 2:25
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