This onslaught of ever-shifting double-bass and extreme guitar riffing is considered by many to be an essential (if not the premier) example of
Deicide's world-class
death metal. While bassist/vocalist and bandleader
Glen Benton never accepted the categorization, his band helped define the early '90s
death movement with their somewhat complicated, ultra-heavy music and low, growling vocals.
Legion stands out as a musically complex but familiar offering from the band. Live favorite
"Trifixion" is indeed one of the better cuts from the release, but it's easier to consider this disc (and most records like it) as a whole.
Deicide's compositions and performances are solid and serious throughout, but
Benton's outspoken anti-Christian beliefs and admitted Satanism are what first brought the group attention, and what ultimately separated them from secondary contributors to the genre. This radical philosophy is stated emphatically within the lyrics of
Legion -- just in case fans weren't paying attention to interviews and onstage rants. Listeners who admire
death and extreme
metal in all its forms are generally aware of
Deicide's abilities and outspoken antisocial beliefs, so newer
death metal fans will do well to start off their collection with
Legion. ~ Vincent Jeffries
![Obituary [Bonus Track]](http://prodimage.images-bn.com/pimages/0781676737024_p0_v2_s90x140.jpg "Obituary [Bonus Track]")
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![Midnights [Jade Green Edition] [Edited]](http://prodimage.images-bn.com/pimages/0602448247032_p0_v3_s90x140.jpg "Midnights [Jade Green Edition] [Edited]")
