When Satan Lives

• Artist: Deicide
• Rating:
• Release Date: October 20, 1998
• Type: Contains explicit content, Live
• Genre: Rock

Review

With a sudden onslaught of death metal bands in the late '90s (Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, etc.), many forget that one of the first bands to merge speed metal with Satanic lyrics was Florida's Deicide. Unlike many of the groups that have played death metal over the years, Deicide is comprised of actual practicing Satanists. Fronted by the unmistakable and truly menacing bassist/vocalist Glen Benton (who sings in an unbelievably deep growl, and has the imprint of an upside-down cross burned into his forehead), the band has issued their very first live album, When Satan Lives. Recorded in August 1998 at Chicago's House of Blues, Deicide are heard grinding through all of their dark classics, to the delight of their fans. Included are speed-fueled versions of "Serpents of the Light," "Blame It On God," and "Dead By Dawn," as well as the more moderately paced "When Satan Rules His World" (which leads off the album). Drummer Steve Asheim is flawless with his metronome-perfect fills and beats, while guitarists Eric and Brian Hoffman shred with delight throughout. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
When Satan Rules His World (Lyrics)	Deicide, Glen Benton	Deicide	(3:14)
Blame It on God (Lyrics)	Deicide, Glen Benton	Deicide	(2:59)
Bastard of Christ (Lyrics)	Deicide, Glen Benton	Deicide	(2:58)
Children of the Underworld	Deicide, Glen Benton	Deicide	(3:09)
Serpents of the Light (Lyrics)	Deicide, Glen Benton	Deicide	(3:08)
Dead But Dreaming (Lyrics)	Deicide, Glen Benton	Deicide	(3:27)
Slave to the Cross (Lyrics)	Deicide, Glen Benton	Deicide	(3:28)
Lunatic of God's Creation (Lyrics)	Deicide, Glen Benton	Deicide	(2:52)
Oblivious to Evil (Lyrics)	Deicide, Glen Benton	Deicide	(2:50)
Once Upon the Cross (Lyrics)	Deicide, Glen Benton	Deicide	(3:05)
Believe the Lie (Lyrics)	Deicide, Glen Benton	Deicide	(2:54)
Trick or Betrayed (Lyrics)	Deicide, Glen Benton	Deicide	(2:24)
Behind the Light Thou Shall Rise (Lyrics)	Deicide, Glen Benton	Deicide	(3:03)
Deicide (Lyrics)	Deicide, Glen Benton	Deicide	(4:16)
Father Baker's (Lyrics)	Deicide, Glen Benton	Deicide	(3:37)
Dead by Dawn (Lyrics)	Deicide, Glen Benton	Deicide	(4:09)
Sacrificial Suicide (Lyrics)	Deicide, Glen Benton	Deicide	(3:49)

Credits

Frank White (Photography), Nizin R. Lopez (Paintings), Steven Remote (Engineer), Eric Hoffman (Guitar), Steve Asheim (Drums), Glen Benton (Bass), Albert Amigo (Design), Deicide (Producer), Jim Morris (Mixing), Brian Hoffman (Guitar), Glen Benton (Vocals)

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