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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).

He Who Breeds Pestilence
Behemoth Lyrics

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Inflict the seed of Eden upon me
The heritage of Cain can't be undone
'Tis my rejection! 'Tis my denial!
That stirs with repulsive mortifications
They attempt to deprive me
From my odium of chaos
They threw my wretched body
Into rivers of purgatory

For such is consequence
Of my angelic nature
Abortion of god in my leprous womb

Soiled with the miasma of the bleakest hemisphere
The formless fires of Amenti unfold
Not nearly as frenzied as discordia that breeds within
Not nearly as frenzied as disorder that I bring
Universe is drained
So is my heart
This earth grew weary and dull
Is it the renaissance of my rigid existence?
Is there a future for me beyond the stars?

I drink to desolation
I drink to your demise
Monarch of neglected kingdom
Oh great despiser of life

Et credo in serpentem
Misterium mysteriorum
In nomen eius Baphomet

Hearken! My Ophities
Consume the flesh and drink the blood
Obtain communion with utmost disgrace
Reject the benefits of eucharist
Disdain the lie!
Let your senses sharpen
Let your eyes see in the boundless dark
Resist not radiant light
Be like comets slashing through the vast skies
Be like ravening wolves
Unchaining hearts

Now drink to desolation
Drink to god's demise
Monarch of neglected kingdom
Oh great despiser of life

O leo et o serpens

Qui perditor perdes
Sis valens nobiscum

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Behemoth's "He Who Breeds Pestilence" take on a dark and introspective tone, describing the singer's struggle with their inherent nature and the consequences of their actions. The opening lines of the song appear to be a plea to be infected with the "seed of Eden" and the "heritage of Cain," referencing the biblical stories of creation and the first murder. The singer seems to be framing this as a rejection and denial of their own nature, which is beset by "repulsive mortifications" and a sense of "odium of chaos." The consequences of their actions are severe, with the persona being thrown into rivers of purgatory, a clear sign of judgment and punishment.

The second verse further explores the persona's sense of despair and their relation to the world around them. They describe themselves as "Soiled with the miasma of the bleakest hemisphere," hinting at a sense of alienation from their surroundings. The "formless fires of Amenti" are an ancient Egyptian concept, often associated with hellish punishment and decay, a fitting metaphor for the persona's inner turmoil. They acknowledge their role in bringing disorder and chaos to the world, asking rhetorical questions about their future and whether there is a place for them "beyond the stars."

The final verse takes on a more mystical tone, referencing the Ophites, a gnostic sect who venerated the serpent as a symbol of divine wisdom. The lyrics exhort the listener to reject the "benefits of eucharist" and embrace the "utmost disgrace." The final lines of the song invoke the lion and the serpent, a possible reference to the dual nature of Baphomet, a deity associated with the occult and esoteric traditions.

Line by Line Meaning

Inflict the seed of Eden upon me
I am asking to be cursed with the original sin of Adam and Eve.

The heritage of Cain can't be undone
I am forever marked by the sin of Cain, just like my father and his father before him.

'Tis my rejection! 'Tis my denial!
My defiance against the divine order is my identity and source of pride.

That stirs with repulsive mortifications
My rebellion brings me pleasure that others would find abhorrent.

They attempt to deprive me
The forces of order and righteousness are trying to take away my chaos and evil.

From my odium of chaos
They want to remove the source of my hateful and destructive tendencies.

They threw my wretched body
I have been cast into hell, the realm of punishment and purification.

Into rivers of purgatory
I must suffer the torment of cleansing and redemption before I can be reborn as a true agent of evil.

For such is consequence
This is the inevitable outcome of my actions and beliefs.

Of my angelic nature
I was once a servant of god, but I rejected him to become an agent of chaos.

Abortion of god in my leprous womb
I reject the divine and embrace the corrupt and diseased aspects of existence.

Soiled with the miasma of the bleakest hemisphere
I am saturated with the foulness and darkness of the worst regions of the universe.

The formless fires of Amenti unfold
The shapeless and chaotic forces of hell are unleashed upon the world.

Not nearly as frenzied as discordia that breeds within
The chaos and madness that I embody is far more intense than any external force can create.

Not nearly as frenzied as disorder that I bring
My presence causes untold chaos and destruction wherever I go.

Universe is drained
The cosmos itself is depleted and exhausted by my malevolent influence.

So is my heart
My own soul is empty and devoid of any warmth or compassion.

This earth grew weary and dull
My presence has drained all life and vibrancy from this world.

Is it the renaissance of my rigid existence?
Perhaps my reign of terror and destruction is just beginning, and I will become even more powerful and destructive.

Is there a future for me beyond the stars?
I wonder if there are other worlds and dimensions where I can unleash my evil and revel in the destruction.

I drink to desolation
I toast to the emptiness and despair that my actions bring about.

I drink to your demise
I revel in the destruction and downfall of all that is good and pure.

Monarch of neglected kingdom
I rule over a realm of darkness and chaos that is shunned and feared by all who know of it.

Oh great despiser of life
I hate and scorn all creation and revel in its destruction and misery.

Et credo in serpentem
And I believe in the serpent, the symbol of chaos and rebellion against god.

Misterium mysteriorum
The mystery of mysteries, the secret knowledge that only the chosen few can grasp.

In nomen eius Baphomet
In the name of Baphomet, the demonic entity that embodies all that is chaotic and vile.

Hearken! My Ophities
Listen to me, my followers and fellow agents of chaos.

Consume the flesh and drink the blood
Engage in the most vile and taboo practices to break free from the bonds of human morality and embrace the darkness within.

Obtain communion with utmost disgrace
Embrace the most shameful and disgusting aspects of human existence to become closer to the true nature of the universe.

Reject the benefits of eucharist
Spurn the supposed blessings of god and embrace the true power of chaos and evil.

Disdain the lie!
Deny all that is holy and pure, and embrace the harsh truth that only darkness and pain reign in this world.

Let your senses sharpen
Tune yourself to the subtle and potent energies of the cosmos, so that you can better serve the cause of chaos and destruction.

Let your eyes see in the boundless dark
Open your mind and spirit to the infinite potential and hidden knowledge that lies beyond the veil of light and order.

Resist not radiant light
Do not be fooled by the false promise of hope and salvation that the light of god represents.

Be like comets slashing through the vast skies
You are agents of destruction and change, tearing through the fabric of existence without regard for the consequences.

Be like ravening wolves
You are predators, hungry for the flesh and blood of all that lives and breathes.

Unchaining hearts
You are the key to unlocking the true potential of humanity, by revealing the darkness and chaos that lies within us all.

O leo et o serpens
Oh lion and serpent, two of the most powerful symbols of chaos and rebellion.

Qui perditor perdes
Who destroy even as they themselves are destroyed.

Sis valens nobiscum
Be strong and courageous in our cause, and together we will bring about the downfall of all that is good and pure.

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"He Who Breeds Pestilence"

"God is absence. God is the solitude of man." [Jean-Paul Sartre]

Inflict the seed ov Eve upon me
The heritage ov Cain can't be undone
'tis my rejection! 'tis my denial!
That stirs with repulsive mortifications
They attempted to deprive me from my odium ov chaos
They threw my wretched body into rivers ov purgatory
For such is a consequence ov my angelic nature
Abortion ov god in my leprous womb

Soiled with the miasma ov the bleakest hemisphere
The formless fires ov Amenti unfold
Not nearly as frenzy as discordia that breeds within
Not nearly as frenzy as disorder that I bring
Universe is drained
So is my heart...
...this earth grew weary and dull
Is it the renaissance ov my rigid existence?
Is there a future for me beyond the stars?

I drink to desolation
I drink to your demise
Monarch ov neglected kingdom
Oh great despiser ov life

Et credo in serpentem
Misterium mysteriorum
In nomen eius Baphomet

Hearken! my Ophities
Consume the flesh and drink the blood
Obtain communion with utmost disgrace
Reject the benefits ov eucharist
Disdain the lie!
Let you senses sharpen
Let your eyes see in the boundless dark
Resist not radiant light
Be like comets slashing through the vast skies
Be like ravening wolves
Unchaining hearts

Now drink to desolation
Drink to god's demise
Monarch ov neglected kingdom
Oh great despiser ov life

O leo et o serpens
Qui perditor perdes
Sis valens nobiscum