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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).
At the Left Hand Ov God
Behemoth Lyrics
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I invoke Thee!
Inside the shrine called life
By the seven wonders
By myriad mortals
That have gone
And are to come
Outside!
In act ov rebellion
On the sea ov motion
Stability ov matter
By serenity, strength and beauty
By the mighty chant ov every breath
In serpentine dance ov blood cells
In simplicity ov spells
Divine names, meta-games
I greet Thy presence
Oh Snake! Thou art God!
Coiled underneath my throne
With Thee I reunite
With blood we make this covenant
That myself I redefine
Look in and above
There is more than the flesh
Look careful and Thou may see
The unextinguished flame
The nectar ov Thy rage
I taste from the cup ov fornication
And woman by my side
And scarlet is her skin
She's eager to rise
And so eager to please
Another day
Another eternity gone
And on the stairway to salvation
I walk alone among the falling stars
Looking for company
Where art Thou?
Oh, lacerate ones!
Arise! My sweetest friend
Or be forever fallen
We have finally arrived
From prison ov this life
To Kali's womb
Down to the earth
As angels ov almighty god-
Chaos!
'Tis our last fall
To touch our mother whore
The harlot ov the saints
That spits on the rotten cross
Incinerate the icon
The symbol ov all loss
To stand straight
At the left hand ov god
Samael! Be Thou my ally!
Join me among the bright hosts
Wondering neither way ov light
Nor darkness
Ov which seed
Sprouts dispassionately
In the summer ov my life
The lyrics to Behemoth's song “At the Left Hand Ov God” are a powerful invocation of dark forces and liberation from the trappings of mortal life. The lyrics speak of invoking the serpent and the lion, and celebrating rebellion and motion over stability and restriction. The singer calls upon the divine names and meta-games and acknowledges the power of every breath. He declares the serpent, the embodiment of Satan, to be God, and pledges to make a covenant with blood for self-transformation. The song speaks of seeking a higher, spiritual existence beyond the material world, and calls upon the listener to join the singer in his pursuit.
The song’s occult and pagan themes are reflective of Behemoth’s philosophy and beliefs. Behemoth is a black metal band from Poland that has been active since 1991. The band’s music, lyrics, and imagery are heavily influenced by occultism, paganism, and Satanism. Behemoth’s frontman and founder, Nergal, is a self-proclaimed theistic Satanist who has been open about his views on religion, spirituality, and the occult. The band’s music is often characterized by its aggressive sound, blasphemous lyrics, and intense live performances.
Line by Line Meaning
O, Serpent and Lion!
Invocation of the deity, represented as a serpent and lion
I invoke Thee!
Calling forth the deity to be present
Inside the shrine called life
Existing within the container of life, like in a place of worship
By the seven wonders
Acknowledging the power of the divine through the seven wonders of the world
By myriad mortals
Witnessing the divine through the countless generations of humans
That have gone
Referencing those who have passed on
And are to come
Anticipating those who will come after
Outside!
Breaking free from perceived limitations
Outside desert ov restriction
Escaping constraining limitations, like a desert landscape
In act ov rebellion
Choosing to go against societal norms
On the sea ov motion
Floating and moving within the vast ocean of life
Stability ov matter
Acknowledges the stability of the physical world
By serenity, strength and beauty
Drawing on qualities that inspire awe
By the mighty chant ov every breath
By the power of every breath spoken in worship
In serpentine dance ov blood cells
Describing the motion of blood cells in a dance-like manner
In simplicity ov spells
Simplicity in incantations to the divine
Divine names, meta-games
Playing with the powerful names of the divine in a game-like fashion
I greet Thy presence
Welcoming the presence of the deity
Oh Snake! Thou art God!
Recognizes the divinity of the serpent
Coiled underneath my throne
The snake being beneath the artist's seat of power
With Thee I reunite
Reuniting with the divine
With blood we make this covenant
Making a powerful commitment to the divine
That myself I redefine
Changing one's own identity to be more aligned with the divine
Look in and above
Examining one's self and surroundings for deeper meaning
There is more than the flesh
Recognizing that there is more to existence than the body
Look careful and Thou may see
Encouraging one to pay close attention to find greater meaning
The unextinguished flame
Something eternal that cannot be diminished
The nectar ov Thy rage
Experiencing something powerful and divine like a fluid
I taste from the cup ov fornication
Experiencing something divine through sex
And woman by my side
A female partner present and worshiping beside the singer
And scarlet is her skin
Her skin is red as if stained with blood
She's eager to rise
Energetic and voracious for greater meaning
And so eager to please
Willing to do whatever it takes to please the divine
Another day
Another period of time
Another eternity gone
Another period of infinite time passing
And on the stairway to salvation
Metaphorically moving upwards to a higher existence
I walk alone among the falling stars
Feeling isolated, but surrounded by grandeur
Looking for company
Seeking companionship on the spiritual journey
Where art Thou?
Asking where the divine is and questioning their presence
Oh, lacerate ones!
Calling out to those who have suffered severe pain and wounds
Arise! My sweetest friend
Encouraging the divine to rise up and join the artist
Or be forever fallen
If the divine does not rise, they will be forever disconnected
We have finally arrived
Arriving at the destination on the spiritual journey
From prison ov this life
Freed from the confines of earthly existence
To Kali's womb
Entering the womb of the goddess Kali, who represents destruction and recreation
Down to the earth
Returning to the physical world of existence
As angels ov almighty god-
Taking on the role of the divine as messengers
Chaos!
Celebrating chaos as a force of creation and destruction
'Tis our last fall
This will be the final descent into the physical world
To touch our mother whore
Entering into the embrace of the mother goddess, even if seen as promiscuous
The harlot ov the saints
Depicting the mother goddess as being unworthy but still revered
That spits on the rotten cross
Showing disdain for the Christian cross and rejecting its symbolism
Incinerate the icon
Destroying any symbols of religion and invoking chaos
The symbol ov all loss
Perceiving all religious icons as lost and devoid of meaning
To stand straight
Standing upright to face the divine
At the left hand ov god
Taking a powerful position next to the divine
Samael! Be Thou my ally!
Summoning the angel Samael as an ally
Join me among the bright hosts
Requesting to join divine hosts in the heavens
Wondering neither way ov light
Without needing to choose between light or dark
Nor darkness
Not needing to be in darkness or accept it as the only option
Ov which seed
Reflecting on which ideas and experiences have been planted
Sprouts dispassionately
Without any specific passion, something new will grow and bloom
In the summer ov my life
Reflecting on being in the prime of life and experiencing growth and change
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM DARSKI
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@schoongle
O, Serpent and Lion!
I invoke Thee!
Inside the shrine called life
By the seven wonders
By myriad mortals
That have gone
And are to come
Outside!
Outside desert ov restriction
In act ov rebellion
On the sea ov motion
Stability ov matter
By serenity, strength and beauty
By the mighty chant ov every breath
In serpentine dance ov blood cells
In simplicity ov spells
Divine names, meta-games
I greet Thy presence
Oh Snake! Thou art God!
Coiled underneath my throne
With Thee I reunite
With blood we make this covenant
That myself I redefine
Look in and above
There is more than the flesh
Look careful and Thou may see
The unextinguished flame
The nectar ov Thy rage
I taste from the cup ov fornication
And woman by my side
And scarlet is her skin
She's eager to rise
And so eager to please
Another day
Another eternity gone
And on the stairway to salvation
I walk alone among the falling stars
Looking for company
Where art Thou?
Oh, lacerate ones!
Arise! My sweetest friend
Or be forever fallen
We have finally arrived
From prison ov this life
To Kali's womb
Down to the earth
As angels ov almighty god-
Chaos!
'Tis our last fall
To touch our mother whore
The harlot ov the saints
That spits on the rotten cross
Incinerate the icon
The symbol ov all loss
To stand straight
At the left hand ov god
Samael! Be Thou my ally!
Join me among the bright hosts
Wondering neither way ov light
Nor darkness
Ov which seed
Sprouts dispassionately
In the summer ov my life
@mrnewson
I put this on at a party once.
Cleared the whole place out.
It was great.
@lorettawilson7264
I posted the Bartzabel video to my Facebook and cleared off 99% of my Facebook friends..Yep, looks like they didn't like it..I probably scared them half to death....
@mrnewson
@@lorettawilson7264 I may try that. Thanks for the tip :)
@yehnah9179
@@mrnewson Shit I'm doing the same then
@wizarddemon
I'm gonna do this When I have kids
@sasukeuchihaanbucapt
I wonder why it sounds like crap, Rammstien even Eisbrecher sounds more Demonic, anyone can scream in a mic
@ericcartman9199
10 years old and still one of the most evil songs. True masterpiece
@ArkaeaFCL3
Figures cartman would listen to behemoth. So typical.
@nondenominationalspiritual8285
If anything its the accepting of a challenge
@davidarbogast37
Evil? Only if you're a pu$$y.