Fear of God (Deitiphobia album)

Fear of God (Deitiphobia album) refers to the debut studio album by the American extreme metal band Deitiphobia, released in 1992 on Nuclear Blast Records. The album is considered a notable example of early Christian death metal, blending elements of death metal, thrash metal, and grindcore.

The lyrical content of Fear of God is explicitly Christian, addressing themes of salvation, damnation, and the power of faith from a Protestant perspective. This distinguishes Deitiphobia from many of their contemporaries in the death metal scene, who often explored darker or anti-religious themes.

The album's musical style features aggressive guitar riffs, guttural vocals, and blast beat drumming, characteristic of death metal. However, it also incorporates elements of thrash metal in its tempo and song structures, and grindcore in its short song lengths and raw production.

Fear of God was not widely commercially successful but has achieved a cult following within the Christian metal community and is considered a foundational album in the subgenre of Christian death metal. The band's uncompromising lyrical stance and aggressive musical style made them a controversial yet influential act.

The album's track listing typically includes songs such as "Divine War," "Purifying Fire," and "Fear of God."