Deicide - Stench of Redemption
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Artist: DeicideEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2006-08-22
Music Label: Earache Records
Soundtracks:
- The Stench of Redemption
- Death to Jesus
- Desecration
- Crucified For the Innocence
- Walk With the Devil in Dreams You Behold
- Homage to Satan
- Not of This World
- Never to Be Seen Again
- The Lord's Sedition
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Free Music Review: Redemption.
Hit: 5 Stars
Main Entry: de*i*cide
Function: noun
Pronunciation: 'de-&-"sid, 'dA-&-
Etymology: ultimately from Latin deus god + -cidium, -cida -cide -- more at
1 : the act of killing a divine being or a symbolic substitute of such a being
2 : the killer or destroyer of a god
With a name like that, what can you expect?
Deicide, a well known Death Metal band from FL with many albums under their belt (Some great, some good and some that are awful) Over the last few years, Deicide just have lost it, so it seems. Coming up with repetitive junk that had no depth in it. It felt like Glen, Steve and the brothers Hoffman were going through the motions and being able to get their pay check and be done with it. However, a lot has happened in the Deicide camp since their last release 2004's `Scars of the Crucifix" both Hoffman brothers left the band and failed in their attempt to get the rights to the Deicide name. After these events Vocalist/Bassist Glen Benton and Drummer Steve Asheim were left pondering what to do. Dave S (Vital Remains) stepped in and played hero for a bit, keeping the Deicide camp steady enough to tour. Once he left a steadier line-up was formed. Featuring Jack Owen (ex Cannibal Corpse) and Ralph Santolla (Iced Earth, ex-Death) with that problem fixed. The reborn Deicide began recording "The Stench of Redemption" which is more than a fitting title for me. This band has made a lot of headway and this release proves it. Glen Benton seems to have grown up and admitted that he said a lot of foolish/childish things, such as his suicide at 33 quote. Also, the Hoffman brothers were a problem for the band, a huge one actually. They had been the reason for repetitive trash. I felt like they played one riff at different speeds through the entire album (i.e. Scars of the Crucifix, In Torment, In Hell) However, Jack and Ralph really showed what they could do here. The riffs are much improved over past releases. They seem to have the perfect mix of brutality and melody in them. They blend together wonderfully. Also, Glen's vocal performance is the best it has been in years. When it comes to Steve here, he seemed bored behind the kit over the last few years; he seems more inspired than ever here and does a wonderful job here. This brings us to the lyrical content. It is what you'd expect from a Deicide album. Anti-religious lyrics all over the place. Other than the lyrics being typical for them, I can't think of one aspect of Deicide that hasn't improved very the last two years. This truly is redemption.
..:: Track By Track ::..
1. The Stench of Redemption
The album begins with Steve ripping his drum kit apart, soon after Glen kicks in with a few vocal lines that I find to be pretty catchy (well about as catchy as Death Metal can get.) This is helped by how the guitars seem to revolve around Glen's vocals. When I tell you the riffs here are ten times improved, fast forward to about the 1 minute 25 second mark to just here one of many examples as to what I mean. Rarely do I find, does an album start with one of the best songs on an album, this is an exception. Ralph's solo on this one is wonderfully done.
2. Death to Jesus
A blunt song title indeed. You would have to be pretty oblivious to not guess what the lyrics are like here. This song sees Glen relying more on his higher pitched Death Metal screams in between his lower growls. This is a crushing song, with great melodic solos put in here and there to balance out the song and make sure it doesn't suffer from becoming too bland and boring. The song ends on quite the high note. "In the name of God you die death to Jesus. Crucified....."
3. Desecration
This one starts out with some slower drumming from Steve, which sets the mood quite well. Glen Benton announces the real start to this song about 30 seconds into it with his shattering screams. The riffs throughout the song are very machine gun like. This is what made early Deicide classic. Reminds me very much of their older work. This song features Ralph's best solo on it. I could see them choosing this as a "single"
4. Crucified For the Innocence
This song finds Glen taking a step back lyrically. I find this one to be a little immature. His vocal delivery and the newly formed guitar duo more than make up for the lack of effort put into the lyrical content. Steve sets a fast pace here and occasionally it feels as if Glen has to try and catch up vocally on occasion but again, it doesn't take anything away from the song. Lyrically, the worst here but musically one of the best.
5. Walk With The Devil in Dreams You Behold
This song waits no longer than 15 seconds to fully grab my attention thanks to Ralph S playing some solid evil riffs which only improve as the song goes on. Glen's vocals sometimes get lost here in the chaos of the music. He holds his own though. This song also features some of Jack's best guitar work. His guitar in the outro in itself is wonderful.
6. Homage to Satan
The first single for the album. I've seen the video (banned in other countries) I personally don't see the big deal. The video is actually a bit boring. The guitar in the intro is pretty catchy and memorable as it carries its way throughout the song. Glen has some pretty brutal vocal lines that made me wonder how he does it and even left my throat hurting. This song also features my favorite solo from Jack.
7. Not on This Earth
The Magnus Opus on "The Stench of Redemption" begins with some heavy drum work from Steve, followed by wonderfully placed riffs and a great vocal flow from Glen. Jacks lead fill blend in incredibly well and are placed perfectly. This song really gets started around the 1 minute and 45 seconds and won't let go of your throat until the final note is played. A perfect show case of what Deicide is all about. I would pick up this album just for this song.
8. Never to be Seen Again
This is a groove filled track, where Glen's vocal lines are well placed. This song knows when to slow it down a little bit and when to pick it back up. I almost wish though, that Glen had gone higher with his vocals, I think it would have improved it greatly. It can still hold its own though, up against the rest of this album.
9. The Lord's Sedition
The final original song begins with the intro of fire crackling in the background as a low guitar hum picks up as it progresses on. At this point I was expecting to be blasted by another heavy riff courtesy of Jack and Ralph. Imagine my surprise when it was some melodic notes being strummed at an even pace. Around the 53 second mark is when the song goes full force with a riff that reminded me of a more epic version of Slayer. This song is definitely a bit slower than most, the guitar work as a whole is the best here. A wonderful closing song. I didn't think Deicide had a song like this in them, I was proven wrong.
10. Black Night (Deep Purple cover)
I'm not a Deep Purple fan; I've never listened to one song by them. I was at least interested to hear it though. It is good for what it is but a track I don't listen to that much and I don't really see it as being a part of this album.
In conclusion, Deicide is back and better than ever. After many had counted them out for years. They rise back up with one of the best Death Metal album of 2006. Do yourself a favor and pick this album up today.
- John
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