Benediction are a British death metal band from Birmingham, active since 1989. Their debut Subconscious Terror (1990) placed them among the pioneers of European death metal, and Transcend the Rubicon (1993) remains a genre landmark. After twelve years without new material, they returned with Scriptures (2020) - fronted by vocalist Dave Ingram - which became their first-ever chart entry, reaching #11 in Germany. Their ninth studio album, Ravage of Empires, followed in April 2025 on Nuclear Blast Records.
Benediction released their ninth studio album Ravage of Empires on April 4, 2025 on Nuclear Blast Records and immediately embarked on the European tour Tales of the Triple Death with bands Jungle Rot and Master.
The album Ravage of Empires was produced by Scott Atkins at Grindstone studio and the cover was designed by Wolven Claws Artist - the same team as on the previous album Scriptures.
In summer 2025, Benediction performed at the Wacken Open Air festival and other European festivals as part of the Ravage of Empires tour.
In November 2025, Benediction performed in the Czech Republic at the Fajtfest festival at the Centre in Velké Meziříčí.
For March 2026, Benediction's participation at Heidelberg Deathfest 2026 in Heidelberg, Germany is confirmed.
