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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).
Ben Sahar
Behemoth Lyrics
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Fetus divine
Agnus dei
Free ov thy lies
Hearken hosts on high
Fetch me your god
As my ambition prescribes
Ascend shall I unto the heavens
Exalt my throne above his celestial display
Sit shall I upon that mount ov congregation
Far toward the north
Hearken dogs ov Nazarene
Linger at St. Peter's door
Partake from the well ov nothingness
Bite the withered hand ov god
Ascend shall I unto the heavens
Exalt my throne above his celestial display
Sit shall I upon that mount ov congregation
Far toward the north
Boreal hell beneath my feet
Blistering Eden above
With prayer on lips
With freedom bequeathed
Thru fire we walk
With fire in hearts!
The lyrics of Behemoth's song "Ben Sahar" begin with the singer casting aside a divine fetus and rejecting lies propagated by the holy lamb. The singer then calls upon hosts on high to fetch their god as they aspire to challenge the sun and ascend to the heavens, exalting their throne above the celestial display of their god. The singer declares their intention to sit upon the mount of congregation far toward the north.
The second verse calls upon the dogs of Nazarene to linger at St. Peter's door and partake from the well of nothingness while biting the withered hand of god. The singer repeats their intention to ascend to the heavens and sit upon the mount of congregation far toward the north. The final lines evoke a landscape of both hell and Eden, while the singer walks through fire and declares freedom bequeathed with prayer on their lips and fire in their hearts.
The overall theme of the song appears to be a rebellion against religion and the pursuit of personal power and freedom. The imagery is of a powerful being casting aside divine symbols and challenging the very foundations of the heavens. The lyrics are potent and filled with vivid and dark imagery that evokes a sense of both horror and beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Thee I cast aside
I reject you
Fetus divine
An idea or belief is being rejected that was previously considered sacred or special
Agnus dei
The idea being rejected is related to the Christian god
Free ov thy lies
The idea being rejected could be a lie or falsehood
Hearken hosts on high
Listen, angels in heaven
Fetch me your god
Bring me your god
As my ambition prescribes
I am driven by my own desires and goals
Challenge the sun
I am going to challenge the established order or authority
Ascend shall I unto the heavens
I will go to heaven, possibly by force or conquest
Exalt my throne above his celestial display
I will become more powerful than the Christian God's power over the universe
Sit shall I upon that mount ov congregation
I will sit on the highest and most powerful place in the universe
Far toward the north
This place is far beyond any established boundary or limit
Hearken dogs ov Nazarene
Listen, followers of Jesus Christ
Linger at St. Peter's door
Stay close to the gates of heaven
Partake from the well ov nothingness
The Christian god has nothing to offer
Bite the withered hand ov god
Rebel against the Christian God
Boreal hell beneath my feet
The path I choose is dark and dangerous
Blistering Eden above
The alternative to my chosen path seems pleasant but false
With prayer on lips
Even while rejecting the Christian God, we are still religious
With freedom bequeathed
Our choice to reject the Christian God was made with free will
Thru fire we walk
Our path is difficult and destructive, but we will persevere
With fire in hearts!
We are passionate about our rejection of the Christian God and the path we have chosen
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM DARSKI
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@Hatesmostofyou27
Here are the lyrics:
Thee I cast aside
Fetus divine
Agnus dei
Free ov thy lies
Hearken hosts on high
Fetch me your god
As my ambition prescribes
Challenge the sun
Ascend shall I unto the heavens
Exalt my throne above his celestial display
Sit shall I upon that mount ov congregation
Far toward the north
Hearken dogs ov Nazarene
Linger at St. Peter’s door
Partake from the well ov nothingness
Bite the withered hand ov god
Ascend shall I unto the heavens
Exalt my throne above his celestial display
Sit shall I upon that mount ov congregation
Far toward the north
Boreal hell beneath my feet
Blistering Eden above
With prayer on lips
With freedom bequeathed
Thru fire we walk
With fire in hearts!
@Falxifer95
Thee I cast aside
Fetus divine
Agnus dei
Free ov thy lies
Hearken hosts on high
Fetch me your god
As my ambition prescribes
Challenge the sun
Ascend shall I unto the heavens
Exalt my throne above his celestial display
Sit shall I upon that mount ov congregation
Far toward the north
Hearken dogs ov Nazarene
Linger at St. Peter's door
Partake from the well ov nothingness
Bite the withered hand ov god
Ascend shall I unto the heavens
Exalt my throne above his celestial display
Sit shall I upon that mount ov congregation
Far toward the north
Boreal hell beneath my feet
Blistering Eden above
With prayer on lips
With freedom bequeathed
Thru fire we walk
With fire in hearts!
@everettlogan2433
Behemoth is one of those bands where, before the video even starts, I know I can hit the like button and not be wrong.
@lommalos
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@dvsaad7798
Agreed
@NoReply813
Everett Logan or it's the one of those bands that gives me nightmares
@Kalasnikovcosis
Baaaah! Baah!
@macarenavaleri6099
I agree
@Hatesmostofyou27
Here are the lyrics:
Thee I cast aside
Fetus divine
Agnus dei
Free ov thy lies
Hearken hosts on high
Fetch me your god
As my ambition prescribes
Challenge the sun
Ascend shall I unto the heavens
Exalt my throne above his celestial display
Sit shall I upon that mount ov congregation
Far toward the north
Hearken dogs ov Nazarene
Linger at St. Peter’s door
Partake from the well ov nothingness
Bite the withered hand ov god
Ascend shall I unto the heavens
Exalt my throne above his celestial display
Sit shall I upon that mount ov congregation
Far toward the north
Boreal hell beneath my feet
Blistering Eden above
With prayer on lips
With freedom bequeathed
Thru fire we walk
With fire in hearts!
@barbariansteve
lyrics posts best posts.
@Capo-Day-Sun
Ascend shall I unto the heavens
Sit shall I upon that mount of congregation
Far toward the north
@drummerjms
Thanks for sharing this