Speaking on The Growl Podcast, Owen was asked what it was like sharing a band with Benton. While Benton was the exception, Owen emphasized that he generally got along well with nearly everyone else associated with Deicide, past and present. Owen also recalled an interview in which Benton claimed not to know who he was at all — something Owen found amusing rather than offensive. Petit suggested that some people thrive on drama, Owen agreed, pointing to the wider Florida death metal scene of the late '80s and '90s. "The Florida metal scene was like that.