Deicide’s “Insineratehymn” is a 2000 death metal album featuring intense aggression, anti-Christian themes, and apocalyptic imagery. The album stays true to the band’s established style with Glen Benton on vocals and bass, Eric and Brian Hoffman on guitars, and Steve Asheim on drums.
Album length: 31:10
Death metal
June 27, 2000
Roadrunner Records
Morrisound Recording (Tampa, Florida)
Deicide and Jim Morris
Anti-Christianity and Blasphemy: Central to Deicide’s thematic repertoire, “Insineratehymn” continues the band’s aggressive critique of Christianity. Lyrics frequently challenge religious dogma and depict anti-religious sentiments, which are common in death metal but pursued with particular vigor by Deicide.
Violence and Apocalypse: Many tracks evoke images of violence and apocalyptic scenarios. The lyrics often explore themes of destruction and end times, painting stark, brutal pictures of conflict and chaos, aligning with the darker tones of the death metal genre.
Hatred and Revenge: The album delves into feelings of hatred and the desire for revenge. These themes are expressed through intense and graphic lyrics that resonate with listeners who appreciate more extreme emotional expressions in metal music.
Critique of Divinity and Morality: Deicide questions the concepts of divinity and morality, particularly from a Christian perspective. This questioning is not just skeptical but often overtly hostile, reflecting the band’s signature style of confrontational and provocative content.
Intensity and Aggression: True to its death metal roots, “Insineratehymn” exudes an intense and aggressive mood throughout its tracks. The music is fast, heavy, and relentless, with pounding drums and rapid guitar riffs that contribute to a sense of urgency and force.
Darkness and Menace: The album’s mood is dark and menacing, reflecting its lyrical themes of anti-religious sentiment and apocalyptic imagery. This is music that doesn’t just seek to entertain but also to provoke and challenge, creating a somber and occasionally unsettling atmosphere.
Confrontational and Provocative: Deicide’s music is designed to confront and provoke, and this album is no exception. The mood is confrontational, with lyrics and vocals that are meant to shock and challenge listeners. This can be exhilarating for fans who appreciate music that pushes boundaries.
Solemnity and Solemnness: Amidst the aggression, there is an underlying solemnity in the way the themes are handled. The serious treatment of topics like blasphemy and critique of morality lends a gravitas to the music, making it more than just sound and fury.
Controversial Themes: As with most of Deicide’s work, “Insineratehymn” explores themes that are controversial, particularly its anti-religious content. This is a hallmark of the band’s style and philosophy, which frequently stirs debate among listeners and critics.
Band Line-up: During this album, Deicide consisted of Glen Benton on vocals and bass, brothers Eric and Brian Hoffman on guitars, and Steve Asheim on drums. This lineup is considered classic by many fans of the band.
Deicide on TV series “The Sopranos”: The song “The Gift That Keeps on Giving” from this album gained a unique spot in popular culture by being featured in an episode of the TV series “The Sopranos,” specifically in season 4, episode 5 titled “Pie-o-My.”
Personal Angst: One of the tracks, “Forever Hate You”, is particularly notable not just for its aggressive sound but also for its personal backstory. Unlike most of Deicide’s work, which often targets religious themes, this song is a venomous attack directed at frontman Glen Benton’s ex-wife. This shift from their usual thematic content to a more personal grievance adds a unique layer to the album’s intense emotional landscape.
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