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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).
Conquer All
Behemoth Lyrics
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Cast out of Thy Elysium
With blood of Nazarene
I write the story of man
Two thousand years
Is nothing though it has been enough
Come forth victorious
None of thy empty gods, shall ever stand above me
None of thy weak brothers, shallt ever share my blood
My awareness, catalyst, of godhate I have spawned
In sinister ecstasy eternally I decompose
Race of man!
The errors of a wise make The rules
Ye shall see
Rather than the perfection of the fool
The most divine!
I am many! Among so very few
Beyond redemption, beyond the weak
Thus I beheld the truth!
None of thy empty gods, shall ever stand above me
None of thy weak brothers, shalt ever share my blood
My awareness, catalyst, of godhate I have spawned
In sinister ecstasy eternally I'm decomposed
I am the pure flame that burns
I am Sirius' son
I am the infinite space
I am the most conquering one
The opening lines of Behemoth's song Conquer All assert the might and self-worth of the singer. He declares himself to be "Mightiest Self" and boasts of being "cast out of Thy Elysium" with the blood of Nazarene. This sets him apart from the traditional, Christian notion of heaven (Elysium or paradise, where the righteous reside) and professes pride in his defiance of religious conventions. The use of Nazarene might refer to Jesus Christ, whose blood the singer claims to have as part of his own story, emphasizing the idea that he is above all who follow a certain religion.
The second stanza begins with the reiteration that "Two thousand years Is nothing" and the singer considers himself to be victorious above all "foul angelic choirs" – an affirmation of his rebellion against the divine. Throughout the song, he also belittles religious figures, declaring "None of thy empty gods, shall ever stand above me, None of thy weak brothers, shalt ever share my blood" – a further exemplification of his disdain for Christianity. He considers himself above the laws of men, and believes his own power to be greater than that of gods. The lines "The most divine, I am many! Among so very few," hint at the singer's own godlike status and his self-importance.
In the concluding stanza of the song, the singer continues to assert his power and importance, insisting "I am the pure flame that burns, I am Sirius' son, I am the infinite space, I am the most conquering one." He is in control of his own existence and even considers himself to be above the stars, as he claims to be the son of Sirius, which is the brightest star in the sky. The lyrics present a rebel spirit, flaunting the idea of a godless, self-affirming existence and rejecting all religions that do not recognize the self-worth of the individual.
Line by Line Meaning
Mightiest Self!
The singer is drawing attention to their own power and strength.
Cast out of Thy Elysium
The singer has been rejected from a place of blissful happiness.
With blood of Nazarene
The singer has killed Jesus Christ and is proud of it.
I write the story of man
The artist has an important role to play in shaping history.
Two thousand years
This time frame is insignificant to the artist.
Is nothing though it has been enough
The singer believes that two thousand years is meaningless, despite it being a long period of time.
Come forth victorious
The singer has emerged triumphant.
Muting the foul angelic choirs!
The artist has silenced the heavenly beings who oppose them.
None of thy empty gods, shall ever stand above me
The artist is more powerful than any god worshipped by others.
None of thy weak brothers, shall ever share my blood
The artist is superior to their own family members.
My awareness, catalyst, of godhate I have spawned
The singer's hatred towards gods has influenced others.
In sinister ecstasy eternally I decompose
The artist is both destructive and enjoying it.
Race of man!
The singer is addressing mankind specifically.
The errors of a wise make The rules
The mistakes of smart people dictate how things are done.
Ye shall see
The singer promises that others will understand what they mean.
Rather than the perfection of the fool
The artist values the imperfections of intelligent people more than the flaws of those who are ignorant.
The most divine!
The artist believes that they are more godlike than any deity.
I am many! Among so very few
The singer possesses many qualities that make them unique.
Beyond redemption, beyond the weak
The singer is beyond saving and stronger than anyone who is weak.
Thus I beheld the truth!
The artist has come to a profound realization.
I am the pure flame that burns
The artist is a powerful force that cannot be stopped.
I am Sirius' son
The artist is going beyond human identity and aligning themselves with a godlike figure.
I am the infinite space
The singer is expansive and limitless in power and influence.
I am the most conquering one
The artist has defeated everyone and everything that has come in their way.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM DARSKI
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Mightiest Self!
Cast out of Thy Elysium
With blood of Nazarene
I write the story of man
Two thousand years
Is nothing though it has been enough
Come forth victorious
Muting the foul angelic choirs!
None of thy empty gods, shall ever stand above me
None of thy weak brothers, shallt ever share my blood
My awareness, catalyst, of godhate I have spawned
In sinister ecstasy eternally I decompose
Race of man!
The errors of a wise make The rules
Ye shall see
Rather than the perfection of the fool
The most divine!
I am many! Among so very few
Beyond redemption, beyond the weak
Thus I beheld the truth!
None of thy empty gods, shall ever stand above me
None of thy weak brothers, shalt ever share my blood
My awareness, catalyst, of godhate I have spawned
In sinister ecstasy eternally I'm decomposed
I am the pure flame that burns
I am Sirius' son
I am the infinite space
I am the most conquering one
@eldritchinterface7481
Nergal got cancer. After a lengthy period of pain and suffering, the cancer died.
@fadi77fadi77
+Eldritch Interface Poor cancer
@ikiwyu
+Eldritch Interface I suppose he was the most conquering one...
@andersjaevel
+Eldritch Interface Nergal didn't get cancer; Cancer got Nergal.
@urielperez6500
+andersjaevel yeahhh
@markcusblakc8615
+Eldritch Interface That shows the power of death metal even cancer is scared of Nergal :P
@UmJammaLamma
You know you're watching a Behemoth video when Nergal's forehead takes up a third of the screen at all times
@RichardCranium.
Good thing he cut his hair. His receding hairline does not look good with long hair.
@Yasmine91646
Liam Goheen Stfu leave my man alone 🤣
@Yasmine91646
SAEuropean Patriot He still looks sexy, too.