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The Best of Deicide

Deicide

64 min · 20 tracks · death metal

Brutal and unrelenting, this collection showcases Deicide's signature blend of blasphemy-infused death metal.

Why this album works

This compilation album helped solidify Deicide's position in the death metal genre, featuring tracks that have become anthems within the community. Its release coincided with a resurgence of interest in classic death metal bands, reinforcing their influence on newer artists and contributing to the genre's lasting cultural impact.
Career context
Released in 2006, "The Best of Deicide" serves as a retrospective compilation during a period when the band was consolidating their legacy after nearly two decades in the death metal scene. This album followed their 2006 studio release, "The Stench of Redemption," showcasing their earlier hits while reflecting on their evolution in sound and lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Akercocke· Cavalera Conspiracy· Impiety

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dead by Dawn 3:55
  • 2 Carnage in the Temple of the Damned 3:32
  • 3 Lunatic of God's Creation Standout 2:40
  • 4 Sacrificial Suicide Standout 2:52
  • 5 Crucifixation Standout 3:49
  • 6 Satan Spawn, the Caco-Daemon 4:26
  • 7 Trifixion 2:59
  • 8 In Hell I Burn 4:37
  • 9 Dead but Dreaming 3:13
  • 10 Once Upon the Cross 3:34
  • 11 They Are the Children of the Underworld 3:09
  • 12 When Satan Rules His World 2:53
  • 13 Trick or Betrayed 2:25
  • 14 Behind the Light Thou Shall Rise 2:59
  • 15 Serpents of the Light 3:03
  • 16 Bastard of Christ 2:48
  • 17 Blame It on God 2:43
  • 18 This Is Hell We're In 2:49
  • 19 Bible Basher 2:23
  • 20 Standing in the Flames 3:31

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