Emerging into the death metalscene in 1987 from Florida, USAunder the name of Amon, they quickly became one of the most successful Death Metal bands of all time. After releasing two demos as "Amon," they changed their name to Deicidein 1990 and released their self-titled album shortly afterwards. Only two original members of the band remain: Glen Benton (bass/vocals)and Steve Asheim (drums); and Jack Owen on the guitar. Glen Benton, whose controversial lyrics cover such topics as Satan and death, showed his hatred for Christianity by pressing a red-hot inverted cross to his forehead until his skin scarred in that shape. The manner of Glen Benton's antichristianity has been a matter of debate for Deicide fans even from the early days of the band.
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Children of Satan it's time to bring pain
Stand by your side when the Christians engaged
Angelic pastures is where we will war
Once and for all we will settle the score
In the presence of God, Holy crosses inverted
Retribution for what has been done by the churches
With no warning the word of the lord is in question
Preservation of life ever more