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1) Behemoth is a Polish blackened death metal band from Gdańsk. They are considered to have played an important role in establishing the Polish extreme metal underground, alongside bands such as Vader, Decapitated, Vesania and Hate. Over the years, Behemoth moved from traditional black metal into death metal, and have since perched in the middle of the two. They have released 11 full-length albums so far.
The band was formed in 1991 as a trio, starting with raw and primitive black metal rehearsal tapes (Endless Damnation) and demos (The Return of the Northern Moon), the most significant of which was the second one—...From the Pagan Vastlands (1993)—showing the growing potential of the then teenage Nergal. Tomasz Wróblewski likes to announce that his metal influences sprung from Black Sabbath for giving him his ideas of "demonic" chords.
This tape was released by Polish label Pagan Records and later on by the American Wild Rags. Signing with a little-known black metal bands from mid-eastern Europe with enormous potential. Consequently, stepping forward, the band (as the three piece with Nergal, Baal, and Les) recorded their second album Grom.
At the same time they recorded Grom, Behemoth finally got a chance to play live shows in its native country and finally tour around Europe, gaining stage experience as well as positive feedback from the audience. Two years later, the band recorded a third album, titled Pandemonic Incantations which was a "breakthrough moment" in Behemoth's short career. The reactions of their ever-increasing fanbase and metal media set a new standard for them. However, due to a lack of promotion, the album was not well-publicized. After another extensive tour, Behemoth signed a two-album deal with Italy's Avantgarde Music in the fall of 1998. The first result of this new collaboration was the successful album Satanica, on which the black metal sound had evolved into blackened death metal.
The label also secured two European tours for the band in support of Deicide and Satyricon respectively. During that period, Behemoth had to go through some line-up changes and problems with their ex-Polish label. The new members then were Novy (formerly known from Devilyn, now in Vader, Dies Irae) who handled the bass duties and Havok who became the band's guitarist. The new line-up resulted in Behemoth signing with Mystic, a Polish label. The next follow-up release to Satanica was Thelema.6. Massive guitar parts and precise drumming, with influences from different sources, showed that Behemoth were there to offer something really varied and innovative once again[citation needed], complete with characteristic fierce brutality and speed. Arrangements and technical invention on individual compositions made the album an ultimate one for the blackened death metal genre.
Thelema.6 has been supported by the worldwide press and media[citation needed], including having their album being officially released in Russia and Brazil for the first time. Continuing the support for Thelema.6, Behemoth appeared in several prestigious live events like Wacken Open Air, With Full Force, Inferno Metal Festival, Mystic Festival, and Mind Over Matter Autumn. They started first headlining tour alongside with Carpathian Forest and Khold, followed by festival tour in Poland (Thrash em All Fest. with Vader and Krisiun, among others).
In 2001, Behemoth focused on writing new material for a sixth studio album. Meantime, they completed their second headlining tour in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Having completed the recording of their new songs, Behemoth entered Hendrix Studio for the second time, with help of their friend and sound engineer Arkadiusz Malczewski, and produced Zos Kia Cultus (Here and Beyond). The result was impressive and overwhelming for their detractors who thought that the band couldn't reach newer heights following Thelema.6.
In February 2003, the band started their first tour in Norway, playing in cities such as Bergen, Oslo and Stavanger. On March 11, 2003, the American premiere, scheduled by Century Media Records, headlined Behemoth's first appearance in the US continent. The tour started on the 9th of March at the New Jersey's Metalfest and continued with a decent amount[citation needed] of shows across America and Canada, with the company of Deicide, Revenge, Vehemence and Amon Amarth. Shortly after doing their first US tour the band was invited to join the Blackest of the Black Tour by Glenn Danzig. The already legendary festival included acts like Danzig, Superjoint Ritual, Nile, and Opeth. In the fall of 2003, Behemoth flew over to US to complete their third tour with Six Feet Under, Skinless and Black Dahlia Murder. The band did their Finnish debut appearance on the famous Tuska Festival with Ministry, Soulfly, among others. At that time, due to some line up difficulties, Nergal parted his ways with Havok and Novy, who decided to focus on activities with their own bands. Eventually, the band resumed touring in the UK and Europe.
In 2004, their seventh studio album, Demigod was released to good critical response. Recorded at the Hendrix Studios, the album debuted at number 15 on the national Polish album charts. Music videos for the songs "Conquer All" and "Slaves Shall Serve" were also shot. In fall 2005 the band headlined the Demigod supremacy Canadian tour 2005 with Necronomicon
In 2007, the band toured Europe alongside Napalm Death, Moonspell and Dew-Scented. Behemoth released their eighth studio album The Apostasy in July of that year. It was recorded at Radio Gdańsk studio in December, 2006. Shortly after the release of The Apostasy, the band was featured as one of Ozzfest 2007's second stage headliners, one of the four non-US bands playing that year. In October/November 2007, they played their first US headlining tour alongside Job For A Cowboy, Gojira, and Beneath The Massacre. In October/November 2007 the band toured Europe alongside Canadian death metal combo Kataklysm and Belgium's Aborted.
In February 2008 Behemoth toured Europe headlining over Suicide Silence. In April/May 2008 the band toured North America as part of "The Invaluable Darkness" tour with Keep of Kalessin and headliner Dimmu Borgir. Behemoth spent the summer playing a number of prominent festivals all over Europe.
In October 2008, Behemoth released their first live album, At the Arena ov Aion – Live Apostasy. Also, an EP called Ezkaton was released featuring a re-recorded version of Chant for Eschaton 2000, one new song, two covers, and three live songs. The EP has been released in North America on November 11.
In August 2009, the band released their newest effort "Evangelion". The album received positive reviews from the metal press.
2) Behemoth was a Swedish black metal band, who released 2 demotapes in 1993/1994.
3) Behemoth was a Swedish heavy metal band, released the 7" Deathwings in 1982.
4) Behemoth was a Brazilian black metal band. They released two demos during the short lifespan, "Malignant Ascencion of Sathanas" (1992) and "Satanic Black Temple of Goat" (1993).
As Above So Below
Behemoth Lyrics
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Silent shadows
Dancing shapes
And angels fallen on the earth
Face up
And look here
When the root of thy cannot reach
Art thou Nephilim child
Are ye looking for thy Elysium
Here among the living trees
Among the fading stars
Varibility ov forms
Sometimes love
Sometimes sadness ov things
Sometimes rapture and wine o sabbath
Sometimes hatred, divine rage
And 93 rears, no limit
Beyond the sin-gilgolem
Ye taught me the secret words:
IOA SABAO
Protect thy Daimon
Why, why whisper thoughts
But might is raised
When conjurer of seasons
Hums the song, sorrowful, joyful
Night is eternal
And day is eternal
With runes ov life
And runes ov death
As above, so below
Now it's time ov the beast
The lyrics of Behemoth's "As Above So Below" are filled with cryptic imagery and esoteric references. The song opens with the singer describing strange signs on their journey, such as silent shadows and dancing shapes. They observe fallen angels on the earth and address the listener explicitly, asking if they are a Nephilim child and searching for Elysium.
The singer then speaks of the variability of forms, implying that everything is constantly changing and that life is filled with love, sadness, rapture, wine on the Sabbath, hatred, divine rage, and even 93 years of life without limits beyond the sin-gilgolem. They acknowledge that they have been taught secret words by someone or something, meant to protect the Daimon.
The song then shifts, and the singer begins to address an unknown entity, asking why they whisper their thoughts when they have the power to raise might. They describe a conjurer of seasons who hums a sorrowful yet joyful song, and through the runes of life and death, day and night are both said to be eternal. Finally, they close with the refrain "as above, so below," which implies that everything in the world is interconnected and that what happens in one realm influences another.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen strange signs on my way
During my spiritual journey, I have witnessed unfamiliar and mysterious symbols and messages.
Silent shadows
Moving dark figures without sound or noticeable presence.
Dancing shapes
Forms in motion, swaying or gyrating with no apparent source of movement.
And angels fallen on the earth
Celestial beings who have descended to the physical realm and no longer adhere to divine standards.
Face up
Look at me directly and without avoidance.
And look here
Direct your attention to what I am about to say.
When the root of thy cannot reach
When you are unable to comprehend or connect with the source of your being.
Art thou Nephilim child
Are you a hybrid offspring of humans and divine beings?
Are ye looking for thy Elysium
Are you searching for your own personal paradise or utopia?
Here among the living trees
In this physical world amongst the abundance of nature.
Among the fading stars
In a world where even the most powerful and enduring things eventually deteriorate and perish.
Varibility ov forms
The ever-changing and diverse nature of existence.
Sometimes love
Intermittently experiencing unconditional affection and compassion.
Sometimes sadness ov things
Occasionally feeling sorrow and despair for the state of the physical world.
Sometimes rapture and wine o sabbath
Feeling ecstatic and euphoric during moments of spiritual celebration.
Sometimes hatred, divine rage
Experiencing intense anger and animosity towards corrupt and oppressive systems or individuals.
And 93 rears, no limit
Referring to the concept of 93 as a symbol of universal harmony and balance, and that these principles have no end or fixed limitations.
Beyond the sin-gilgolem
Transcending the karmic cycles of reincarnation and personal transformation.
Ye taught me the secret words:
Divine beings or spirits have imparted to me clandestine phrases.
IOA SABAO
A hidden incantation or formula for protection and guidance.
Protect thy Daimon
Guard and nurture your inner spirit or guiding force.
Why, why whisper thoughts
Questioning the reason for keeping certain ideas or concepts private or hidden.
But might is raised
But the power and potency of these ideas is enhanced and amplified.
When conjurer of seasons
When a person who is able to manipulate the cycles and rhythms of nature.
Hums the song, sorrowful, joyful
Sings a tune that conveys both melancholic and blissful emotions simultaneously.
Night is eternal
The darkness and mystery of the world is everlasting and unchanging.
And day is eternal
The light and knowledge of the world is also ever-present and undying.
With runes ov life
With symbols representing vitality, growth and evolution.
And runes ov death
With symbols representing endings, decay and transformation.
As above, so below
The principles and patterns of the spiritual realm are reflected in the physical realm.
Now it's time ov the beast
This is a time of chaos, upheaval and the unleashing of unbridled primal forces.
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Written by: ADAM DARSKI
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@Leftyotism
I've seen strange signs on my way
Silent shadows
Dancing shapes
And angels fallen on the earth
Face up
And look here
When the root ov thy cannot reach
Art thou Nephilim child?
Are ye looking for thy Elysium?
Here among the living trees?
Among the fading stars, varibility ov forms?
Sometimes love, sometimes sadness ov things
Sometimes rapture, and wine o sabbath
Sometimes hatred, divine rage
And 93 rears,no limit ,beyond the sin-gilgolem
Ye taught me the secret words:
IOA SABAO
Protect thy Daimon
Why, why whisper thoughts
But might is raised
When conjurer of seasons
Hums the song....sorrowful ,joyful
Night is eternal
And day is eternal
With runes ov life
And runes ov death
As above, so below
Now it's time ov the Beast
@lucastorrezan5353
Best Black Metal band in the world, this band's riffs are unparalleled... that sound is awesome!
@jmetalskinz
That fucking riff is what I live for. No one does it like Behemoth! NO ONE!!
@Dragonmother22
Right ?? I just love that sound the way they do it. I agree with you it's a good song.
@heliotroph3750
Try Morbid Angel.
@NLORGEXTREMEONLY
Except many old school bands
@Dragonmother22
@@heliotroph3750 I listen to morbid angel all the time . Ha.
@pross6525
Vader has some similar Riffs
@ivayloivanov2676
I listen to hundreds of other bands but every now and then I come back to Behemoth and realize once again they are on completely different level.
@MoonOvIce
I remember getting into Behemoth and researching the lyrics and concepts like crazy, specially because I was mildly interested in the occult and religions, so when you understand everything behind Behemoth, it makes it that much more interesting.
@jacarola4
What is this song about, I have some knowledge of the occult but I still can’t seem to understand the story behind this song other than the obvious duality theme