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| artist = [[Deicide (band)|Deicide]]
| artist = [[Deicide (band)|Deicide]]
| cover = Deicide - Overtures of Blasphemy.jpg
| cover = Deicide - Overtures of Blasphemy.jpg
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2018|9|14}}
| released = {{Start date|2018|9|14}}
| recorded = AudioHammer Studios, [[Sanford, Florida]]<ref name="auto">{{cite web|title=DEICIDE To Release 'Overtures Of Blasphemy' Album In September|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/deicide-to-release-overtures-of-blasphemy-album-in-september/|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=June 28, 2018|accessdate=September 16, 2018}}</ref>
| studio = AudioHammer Studios, [[Sanford, Florida]]<ref name="auto">{{cite web|title=DEICIDE To Release 'Overtures Of Blasphemy' Album In September|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/deicide-to-release-overtures-of-blasphemy-album-in-september/|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=June 28, 2018|accessdate=September 16, 2018}}</ref>
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Death metal]]
| genre = [[Death metal]]
| length = {{Duration|m=37|s=56}}
| length = {{Duration|m=37|s=54}}
| label = [[Century Media Records|Century Media]]
| label = [[Century Media Records|Century Media]]
| producer = [[Jason Suecof]]
| producer = [[Jason Suecof]]
| prev_title = [[In the Minds of Evil]]
| prev_title = [[In the Minds of Evil]]
| prev_year = 2013
| prev_year = 2013
| next_title =
| next_title = Banished by Sin
| next_year =
| next_year = 2024
| misc = {{Singles
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Overtures of Blasphemy
| name = Overtures of Blasphemy
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}}
}}


'''''Overtures of Blasphemy''''' is the twelfth studio album by American [[death metal]] band [[Deicide (band)|Deicide]]. It was released on September 14, 2018, through [[Century Media Records]].<ref name="auto"/>
'''''Overtures of Blasphemy''''' is the twelfth studio album by American [[death metal]] band [[Deicide (band)|Deicide]]. It was released on September 14, 2018, through [[Century Media Records]].<ref name="auto"/>


The cover artwork was created by Zbigniew M. Bielak, who has also worked with [[Ghost (Swedish band)|Ghost]], [[Paradise Lost (band)|Paradise Lost]], and [[Mayhem (band)|Mayhem]].<ref name="auto"/> This is the band's first album since ''[[In the Minds of Evil]]'' (2013), and it is the only record to feature guitarist Mark English of [[Monstrosity (band)|Monstrosity]], who replaced [[Jack Owen]] in 2016.<ref name="loudwire.com"/>
The cover artwork was created by Zbigniew M. Bielak, who has also worked with [[Ghost (Swedish band)|Ghost]], [[Paradise Lost (band)|Paradise Lost]], and [[Mayhem (band)|Mayhem]].<ref name="auto"/> This is the band's first album since ''[[In the Minds of Evil]]'' (2013), and it is the only record to feature guitarist Mark English of [[Monstrosity (band)|Monstrosity]], who replaced [[Jack Owen]] in 2016.<ref name="loudwire.com"/>
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==Reception==
==Reception==
{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = ''[[Metal Injection]]''
| rev1 = ''Metal Injection''
| rev1Score = 8.5/10<ref name="metalinjection.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/reviews/deicide-overtures-of-blasphemy|title=CD Review: DEICIDE Overtures of Blasphemy|date=16 September 2018|publisher=}}</ref>
| rev1Score = 8.5/10<ref name="metalinjection.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/reviews/deicide-overtures-of-blasphemy|title=CD Review: DEICIDE Overtures of Blasphemy|date=16 September 2018|publisher=}}</ref>
| rev2 = ''[[Exclaim!]]''
| rev2 = ''[[Exclaim!]]''
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}}
}}


The album received positive reviews. ''Metal Injection'' said that "the album definitely belongs in the top half of Deicide's discography",<ref name="metalinjection.net"/> ''[[Decibel (magazine)|Decibel]]'' said that "by track four, it has already muscled its way into the upper echelons of the band’s storied discography",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2018/09/10/album-review-deicide-overtures-of-blasphemy/|title=Album Review: Deicide - "Overtures of Blasphemy" - Decibel Magazine|date=10 September 2018|publisher=}}</ref> but ''Exclaim!'' writer Joe Smith-Engelhardt called the album a "sore spot" in Deicide's career.<ref name="exclaim.ca"/>
The album received mixed to positive reviews. ''Metal Injection'' said that "the album definitely belongs in the top half of Deicide's discography",<ref name="metalinjection.net"/> ''[[Decibel (magazine)|Decibel]]'' said that "by track four, it has already muscled its way into the upper echelons of the band’s storied discography",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2018/09/10/album-review-deicide-overtures-of-blasphemy/|title=Album Review: Deicide - "Overtures of Blasphemy" - Decibel Magazine|date=10 September 2018|publisher=}}</ref> but ''Exclaim!'' writer Joe Smith-Engelhardt called the album a "sore spot" in Deicide's career.<ref name="exclaim.ca"/>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
⚫
| total_length = 37:54
| extra_column = Notes
⚫
| title1 = One with Satan
⚫
| total_length =
| writer1 = [[Glen Benton]]

| all_writing =
| length1 = 3:46
⚫
| title2 = Crawled from the Shadows

| writer2 = {{hlist|Benton|[[Steve Asheim]]}}
⚫
| title1 = One with Satan
| writer1 =
| length2 = 3:20
⚫
| title3 = Seal the Tomb Below
| length1 = 3:48
| writer3 = {{hlist|Benton|Kevin Quirion}}

| length3 = 2:57
⚫
| title2 = Crawled from the Shadows
⚫
| title4 = Compliments of Christ
| writer2 =
| writer4 = Benton
| length2 = 3:20
⚫
| length4 = 2:44

⚫
| title5 = All That Is Evil
⚫
| title3 = Seal the Tomb Below
| writer5 = {{hlist|Benton|Asheim}}
| writer3 =
| length3 = 2:57
| length5 = 3:24
⚫
| title6 = Excommunicated

| writer6 = {{hlist|Benton|Quirion}}
⚫
| title4 = Compliments of Christ
| writer4 =
| length6 = 2:55
⚫
| title7 = Anointed in Blood
⚫
| length4 = 2:44
| writer7 = {{hlist|Benton|Quirion}}

⚫
| length7 = 3:18
⚫
| title5 = All That Is Evil
⚫
| title8 = Crucified Soul of Salvation
| writer5 =
| writer8 = {{hlist|Benton|Asheim}}
| length5 = 3:24
⚫
| length8 = 3:00

⚫
| title9 = Defying the Sacred
⚫
| title6 = Excommunicated
| writer9 = {{hlist|Benton|Quirion}}
| writer6 =
| length6 = 2:55
| length9 = 3:30
⚫
| title10 = Consumed by Hatred

⚫
| writer10 = Benton
⚫
| title7 = Anointed in Blood
| writer7 =
| length10 = 3:02
⚫
| title11 = Flesh, Power, Dominion
⚫
| length7 = 3:18
| writer11 = {{hlist|Benton|Quirion|Asheim}}

⚫
| length11 = 3:33
⚫
| title8 = Crucified Soul of Salvation
⚫
| title12 = Destined to Blasphemy
| writer8 =
| writer12 = {{hlist|Benton|Quirion}}
⚫
| length8 = 3:00
⚫
| length12 = 2:25

⚫
| title9 = Defying the Sacred
| writer9 =
| length9 = 3:30

⚫
| title10 = Consumed by Hatred
⚫
| writer10 =
| length10 = 3:02

⚫
| title11 = Flesh, Power, Dominion
| writer11 =
⚫
| length11 = 3:33

⚫
| title12 = Destined to Blasphemy
| writer12 =
⚫
| length12 = 2:25
}}
}}


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
* [[Glen Benton]] – vocals, bass
* [[Glen Benton]] – bass, vocals
* [[Steve Asheim]] – drums, additional guitars
* [[Steve Asheim]] – drums, additional guitars
* Kevin Quirion – guitars
* Kevin Quirion – guitars
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{{Deicide}}
{{Deicide}}


{{Authority control}}


[[Category:2018 albums]]
[[Category:2018 albums]]
[[Category:Deicide (band) albums]]
[[Category:Deicide (band) albums]]
[[Category:Century Media Records albums]]
[[Category:Century Media Records albums]]
[[Category:Albums produced by Jason Suecof]]



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Latest revision as of 03:02, 22 January 2024

Overtures of Blasphemy
Studio album by
Deicide
ReleasedSeptember 14, 2018 (2018-09-14)
StudioAudioHammer Studios, Sanford, Florida[1]
GenreDeath metal
Length37:54
LabelCentury Media
ProducerJason Suecof
Deicide chronology
In the Minds of Evil
(2013) 		Overtures of Blasphemy
(2018) 		Banished by Sin
(2024)
Singles from Overtures of Blasphemy
  1. "Excommunicated"
    Released: July 13, 2018[2]
  2. "Seal the Tomb Below"
    Released: August 10, 2018
  3. "Defying the Sacred"
    Released: August 31, 2018

Overtures of Blasphemy is the twelfth studio album by American death metal band Deicide. It was released on September 14, 2018, through Century Media Records.[1]

The cover artwork was created by Zbigniew M. Bielak, who has also worked with Ghost, Paradise Lost, and Mayhem.[1] This is the band's first album since In the Minds of Evil (2013), and it is the only record to feature guitarist Mark English of Monstrosity, who replaced Jack Owen in 2016.[2]

Reception

[edit]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Metal Injection8.5/10[3]
Exclaim!5/10[4]
Louder Sound[5]

The album received mixed to positive reviews. Metal Injection said that "the album definitely belongs in the top half of Deicide's discography",[3] Decibel said that "by track four, it has already muscled its way into the upper echelons of the band’s storied discography",[6] but Exclaim! writer Joe Smith-Engelhardt called the album a "sore spot" in Deicide's career.[4]

Track listing

[edit]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."One with Satan"Glen Benton3:46
2."Crawled from the Shadows"
3:20
3."Seal the Tomb Below"
  • Benton
  • Kevin Quirion
2:57
4."Compliments of Christ"Benton2:44
5."All That Is Evil"
  • Benton
  • Asheim
3:24
6."Excommunicated"
  • Benton
  • Quirion
2:55
7."Anointed in Blood"
  • Benton
  • Quirion
3:18
8."Crucified Soul of Salvation"
  • Benton
  • Asheim
3:00
9."Defying the Sacred"
  • Benton
  • Quirion
3:30
10."Consumed by Hatred"Benton3:02
11."Flesh, Power, Dominion"
  • Benton
  • Quirion
  • Asheim
3:33
12."Destined to Blasphemy"
  • Benton
  • Quirion
2:25
Total length:37:54

Personnel

[edit]
  • Glen Benton – bass, vocals
  • Steve Asheim – drums, additional guitars
  • Kevin Quirion – guitars
  • Mark English – guitars

Charts

[edit]
Chart (2018) Peak
position
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[7] 23
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[8] 59
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[9] 103
Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI)[10] 59
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[11] 42
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[12] 22
Scottish Albums (OCC)[13] 79
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] 42

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c "DEICIDE To Release 'Overtures Of Blasphemy' Album In September". Blabbermouth.net. June 28, 2018. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Deicide Debut 'Excommunicated' Off 'Overtures of Blasphemy' Album". Loudwire.
  3. ^ a b "CD Review: DEICIDE Overtures of Blasphemy". 16 September 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Deicide Overtures of Blasphemy". exclaim.ca.
  5. ^ "Deicide – Overtures Of Blasphemy album review".
  6. ^ "Album Review: Deicide - "Overtures of Blasphemy" - Decibel Magazine". 10 September 2018.
  7. ^ "Austriancharts.at – Deicide – Overtures of Blasphemy" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  8. ^ "Ultratop.be – Deicide – Overtures of Blasphemy" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
  9. ^ "Ultratop.be – Deicide – Overtures of Blasphemy" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
  10. ^ "Czech Albums – Top 100". ČNS IFPI. Note: On the chart page, select 38.Týden 2018 on the field besides the words "CZ – ALBUMS – TOP 100" to retrieve the correct chart. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  11. ^ "Deicide: Overtures of Blasphemy" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
  12. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Deicide – Overtures of Blasphemy" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
  13. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  14. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Deicide – Overtures of Blasphemy". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 26, 2018.



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