Deus Otiosus

**Deus Otiosus** is a Danish death metal band formed in 2005, originally hailing from Copenhagen. The group initially coalesced around vocalist Anders Bo Rasmussen and guitarist Henrik Engkjær (later listed as Peter Engkjaer in some lineups), crafting a sound that blends thrash-infused aggression with classic death metal intensity. They've released a string of albums including *Murderer* (2010), *Godless* (2012), *Rise* (2014), and *Opposer* (2017), with themes exploring death, horror, and occultism through their Latin-derived name meaning "Idle God" - a reference to deities who abandon their creations. Their current lineup includes members like bassist Jesper Holst and drummer Jesper Olsen, though lineups have shifted over their near-two-decade career.

While their 2015 single *Sis Mortuus Mondo* appears in catalogs, the title *Death Lives Again* isn't verifiable through available records - this may represent unofficial material or a reporting discrepancy. The band continues to channel unrelenting energy through labels like Great Dane Records, maintaining their presence in the European extreme metal circuit.