History Early days as Amon/Carnage (1987–1989) īassist and vocalist Glen Benton is one of the two constant members of Deicide.ĭeicide was formed in Tampa, Florida on July 21, 1987, after guitarist Brian Hoffman called Glen Benton, replying to an advertisement the latter had placed in a local music magazine.

Their lyrics have resulted in bans, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups and the public. Deicide is known for their lyrics, which cover topics such as Satanism, anti-Christianity and blasphemy. In November 2003, their first two albums, Deicide and Legion, were ranked second and third place respectively in best-selling death metal albums of the SoundScan era. Since their debut album in 1990, Deicide has released twelve studio albums, one live album, two compilation albums and two live DVDs. The band rose to mainstream success in 1992 with their second album Legion, and is credited as the second-best-selling death metal band of the Soundscan Era, after Cannibal Corpse. They would later change the band name to Deicide in 1989.

Deicide is an American death metal band formed in Tampa, Florida in 1987 by drummer/composer Steve Asheim and guitarist brothers Eric and Brian Hoffman as 'Carnage', then hiring bassist/vocalist/lyricist Glen Benton and becoming 'Amon'.

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