Album Review: Deicide - In The Minds Of Evil

Negative publicity flocks to Glen Benton like flies on you-know-what. Recently, a support act scorned lambasting the frontman's alleged unprofessionalism. Deicide thrive on such death metal drama, LP #11 combining bangers, middling fare and filler. Benton's vo-kill gurgle had lost potency, but cracking, Legion-channelling opening title track helps reaffirm credentials somewhat. Searing Between The Flesh And The Void reinforces the taut, less melodic “old school” vibe. While par-for-the-course blasphemous titles (Godkill) seem exhausted, dexterous drummer/songwriter Steve Asheim remains their true MVP. Scourge of opening acts and promoters worldwide, Deicide still have some evil intentions.