Deicide is an American death metal band from Tampa, Florida. Formed 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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The legendary death metal band formed in Tampa, Florida in 1987 by current and surviving members, drummer/composer Steve Asheim, and bassist/vocalist/lyricist Glen Benton. 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.

The band was originally called Amon, and recorded two demos under this name, which were later released on CD as Amon: Feasting the Beast. They changed the name to Deicide in late 1989, just prior to the recording of the self-titled debut.

The legendary death metal band formed in Tampa, Florida in 1987 by current and surviving members, drummer/composer Steve Asheim, and bassist/vocalist/lyricist Glen Benton. 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.

Mar 18, 2025 · Previous DEICIDE guitarist Chris Cannella amicably left the band in January 2022 after a three-year run. Chris joined DEICIDE in 2019 following the departure of guitarist Mark English .

Sep 4, 2024 · All Deicide upcoming concerts for 2024 & 2025. Find out when Deicide is next playing live near you.

Jul 2, 2024 · Florida death metal veterans DEICIDE have announced the "Banished By Sin" North American tour for this summer/fall. The trek, which will feature support from KRISIUN, INFERI and CLOAK, will...

Deicide is known for their hateful and blasphemous lyrics that have resulted in bans, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups and the public. The Hoffman brothers left the band in 2004 and reformed the predecessor band Amon (18). Explore Deicide's biography, discography, and …

Deicide (1987-present): a Death Metal band from Tampa, Florida, USA. uly 21, 1987 would witness the birth of Deicide, after Brian Hoffman (guitar) called bassist/vocalist Glen Benton, replying to an advertizement the latter had placed in a local music magazine.