Deicide is an American death metal band formed in Tampa, Florida in 1987 by drummer/composer Steve Asheim and guitarist brothers Eric and Brian Hoffman as "Carnage", then hiring bassist/vocalist/lyricist Glen Benton and becoming "Amon". They would later change the band name to Deicide in 1989. The band rose to mainstream success in 1992 with their second album Legion, and is credited as the second-best-selling death metal band of the Soundscan Era, after Cannibal Corpse. Since their debut album in 1990, Deicide has released thirteen studio albums, one live album, two compilation albums and two live DVDs. In November 2003, their first two albums, Deicide and Legion, were ranked second and third place respectively in best-selling death metal albums of the SoundScan era. Deicide is known for their lyrics, which cover topics such as Satanism, anti-Christianity and blasphemy. Their lyrics have resulted in bans, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups and the public.
Torture Squad is a Brazilian death/thrash metal band, founded in 1990.
Immolation is an American death metal band from Yonkers, New York. They are considered one of the leaders of the New York death metal scene along with Incantation, Mortician and Suffocation.
Apocalyptic Revelation is the second album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun.
Black Force Domain is the debut album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun.
Works of Carnage is the fifth album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun.
Bloodshed is an album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun. It includes half of the Unmerciful Order EP, as well as seven new tracks. Though sometimes considered a compilation, or an EP, the band considers Bloodshed to be an album.
Conquerors of Armageddon is the third album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun and their first under the Century Media label.
Ageless Venomous is the fourth album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun. The album cover artwork was done by Joe Petagno, the same artist who created Motörhead's War-Pig logo.
AssassiNation is the sixth album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun, released in 2006 on Century Media. It is dedicated In Memory of Doc and Dimebag.
Hate is a blackened death metal band from Poland. The band was formed in 1990 by guitarist and vocalist Adam "ATF Sinner" Buszko, guitarist Quack and drummer Mittloff. The band lineup has changed many times over the years. They have released twelve full-length studio albums to date, as well as a number of early demos and EPs. Their most recent album, Rugia, was released on October 15, 2021 through Metal Blade Records.
Goreaphobia, formed by Alex Bouks and Chris Gamble in 1988, is the first American death metal band from Philadelphia and one of the first to emerge from the East Coast scene. They never released a full-length record until after breaking up and reforming, only a demo cassette and two 7-inch EPs. Due to this fact, and their influence on later bands, Goreaphobia has reached a cult status in the underground, with demand for their merchandise still high. The band played many shows in the early 1990s and toured with Immolation on their 1992 "Tour of Possession".
Zonaria is a melodic death metal band from Umeå, Sweden, formerly known as Seal Precious. The band is currently signed to Century Media Records.
Glen Alvelais is an American heavy metal guitarist from the San Francisco Bay Area. He was the lead guitarist for the thrash metal band Forbidden and has also played in Testament.
Southern Storm is the seventh studio album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun. The album was recorded at Stage One Studios in Borgentreich, Germany, with producer Andy Classen. It was released in Europe on 21 July 2008, and in the United States on 5 August 2008, through Century Media Records. The album features a cover of the Sepultura song "Refuse/Resist".
Live Armageddon is the first live performance on DVD by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun, released in 2006 through Century Media. It was released simultaneously with their sixth studio album, AssassiNation. The DVD, which is nearly two hours in length, contains as its main feature, a performance recorded in Polish Metalmania festival in 2004. As a bonus, the DVD features 45 minutes of a show recorded in 2004 in São Paulo, that included bands such as Ratos de Porão e Korzus. The video also has two songs recorded in an amateur way at Wacken Open Air festival in 2001, footage from the Works of Carnage recording sessions, and the music video of "Murderer".
The Great Execution is the eighth studio album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun. It was released on 31 October 2011 by Century Media Records and produced by Andy Classen. The album was made available as a digital download, CD and vinyl format, including a limited edition transparent red edition. A limited edition version of the album contains a re-recording of the track "Black Force Domain". A music video for "The Will To Potency" was released on 13 December 2012. A music video for "Blood of Lions" was released on 16 October 2014.
Forged in Fury is the ninth studio album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun. It was released on 7 August 2015 by Century Media Records and produced by Erik Rutan.
Scourge of the Enthroned is the tenth studio album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun. It was released on 7 September 2018 by Century Media Records.
Hatchet is an American thrash metal band from San Francisco, California, formed in January 2005 by guitarist and vocalist Julz Ramos, the band's only remaining original member. To date, they have released four studio albums, two demos and one EP, and are now notable for being part of the thrash metal revival movement in the late 2000s. Influenced by the new wave of British heavy metal and Bay Area thrash metal scenes of the 1980s, Hatchet's music has been described as "old-school thrash metal".
