In a bold display of defiance bound to stir controversy, the death metal giants Deicide have unleashed their provocative new digital single “Sever The Tongue” on this Ash Wednesday, injecting a blasphemous undertone into the day’s solemn observances. This action further solidifies the band’s infamous standing for confronting religious norms, solidifying their leading role within the death metal genre.
If the gruesome visuals of “Bury The Cross…With Your Christ” didn’t offend then lines like this from “Sever The Tongue” certainly will, “Wrath of the holy / God is no more / Satan possess me / No savior reborn / F**k your religion / Sever the tongue.”
Glen Benton, the ever-provocative frontman, taunts, “A life undone on the crucifix hung…sever the tongue…”.
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“Sever The Tongue” emerges from the infernal workshops of Smoke & Mirrors, showcasing Deicide’s unyielding pursuit of extreme musical devastation. Engineered by Jeramie Kling and executed with precision by Taylor Nordberg, the track’s sonic alchemy is refined to perfection under the masterful mixing and mastering of Josh Wilbur.
This release not only foreshadows the eagerly anticipated album, Banished By Sin, scheduled for release on April 26, 2024, via Reigning Phoenix Music but also heralds the commencement of pre-orders for what promises to be a monumental addition to the death metal repertoire. Enthusiastic fans can secure their copies now, ensuring they are among the first to embrace Deicide’s latest sacrilegious offering. Pre-orders are available now.
In conjunction with the single, Deicide has collaborated with David Brodsky from My Good Eye: Music Visuals to create a visually captivating video that complements the track’s blasphemous essence. With Brodsky at the helm, the video guarantees a cinematic journey through darkness and defiance. Allison Woest returns to produce, joined by a skilled team dedicated to visually manifesting the song’s thematic elements.
Banished By Sin looms ominously on the horizon, poised to solidify Deicide’s legacy and influence in the death metal realm. The album stands as a testament to the band’s steadfast dedication to their craft, offering a collection of tracks that are both ferocious and unapologetically blasphemous.
Glen Benton has the following to say:
I’ve been sitting in a dark corner for several years now. A few things have come into my life that have shaken and changed me. I got inspired writing this new record – it was like flipping a switch. I no longer have the aggravation of other peoples’ hangups interfering with what I have and want to do. I stopped chasing everybody else’s happiness a long time ago. The guy who started this shit is back! And it’s good to be back!
Musically, we’re back to the 1990s style. There’s modern stuff in there, too. It’s Deicide the way it was meant to be. My hooky songs are there, Steve’s prog-styled songs are there, and we got Kevin’s theme-styled songs. Having Taylor in the band has impacted Deicide greatly. He’s a fantastic songwriter and player. He can do anything. The four of us contributed three songs each. I’m back with the high screaming and layering. I’m just absolutely going off on this one. I’ve been told it’s one of my best vocal performances. I’m like Rumpelstiltskin – here to spin your hay into gold. Everybody’s going to be pleasantly surprised.
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