Gutted, Decapitated, Disembowled, and Dead

Gutted, Decapitated, Disembowled, and Dead is the second album from English death metal band Van Helsing, released on July 22nd 1996. It is preceded by 1995's Bleeding the Weak and followed by 1998 Thrice Death Toll. The album was criticized by many for its obvious anti-Christian themes, but nonetheless was a metal success with critics and fans. Due to its controversial content, none of the album is played live anymore.

Background
After the minor success of 1995's Bleeding the Weak, Van Helsing returned to the studio after a short-break to record the follow-up, once again with Andrew Gosen. During in mid-production (March 1996), Jarno Jarevski had to return home to Sweden due to family issues, mainly his father's serious illness. The band recorded the rest of the album without Jarevksi, who was filled in by Paul Oakland, a friend of the band. When Jarno Jarevski expressed fear that he would not be able to remain with the band for the album's process, Dan Chamerlain suggested he stay in Sweden and get things sorted. Jarno Jarevski returned to England shortly after the album's completion, and was promptly fired from Van Helsing. Dan Chamberlain payed him the royalties for Bleeding the Weak and then asked him to leave. He was replaced by Paul Oakland.

Track listing

 * 1) "Godf*ck" - 6:55
 * 2) "Jesus Is The F*cking Saviour" - 5:45
 * 3) "The Great Decapitation of All Those Who Hold Praise In God and His Angels" - 9:44
 * 4) "Piss On Your Bible" - 6:00
 * 5) "I Rape God's Women" - 5:44
 * 6) "DeStRoYeR (F*ck The Praisers)" - 6:00
 * 7) "Gut God, Decapitate God, Disembowel God, Dead God!" - 5:44