English death metal band from Birmingham, formed in the late 1980s; noted for influential early 1990s albums and ties to the local extreme scene.

Formed in Birmingham (late 1980s). Early vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway sang on early recordings before joining Napalm Death. Debut Subconscious Terror was produced by Mick Harris. Several releases distributed by Nuclear Blast. Recognized as part of the early European death metal scene.

DeBaser's reviews cover Benediction's key releases, praising their early and mid-90s work while noting later uneven output. Highlights include Subconscious Terror, The Grand Leveller and Transcend The Rubicon. Reviews note lineup links with Napalm Death and distribution via Nuclear Blast.

For:Fans of death metal, collectors of 1990s extreme metal, readers of DeBaser

 

"This album sucks."

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A solid, well-focused work; their last one worthy of note.

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"The Grand Leveller" perhaps represents the pinnacle never reached by this band.

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