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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).
Ov Fire and the Void
Behemoth Lyrics
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The offspring ov the stellar race
My halo fallen and crushed upon the earth
That I may bring balance to this world
I son ov perdition
From sheer nothingness transgressed
Unto the highest self, to utmost freedom
I pulse ov existence
The law ov nature undenied
I hold the torch ov Heraclites
So I can shake the earth and move the sun
I divine Iconoclast
Injecting chaos into my veins
With life accepted
With pain resurrected
Is the embrace ov God in man profound
The joy ov a dawn
The ecstasy ov dusk
Nourished have I this karmic flow
Where great above meets great below
Let it be written!
Let it be done!
Scattered I walk towards the fractured light
The lyrics to Behemoth's song "Ov Fire and the Void" are filled with imagery and metaphor. The song begins with the singer, who identifies as the "Sun ov man," claiming to be an offspring of the stars here to bring balance to the world. The singer also identifies as the "son ov perdition," having transcended from nothingness to ultimate freedom to explore their rage.
The singer then declares themselves as the "pulse ov existence," representing the undeniable law of nature. They hold the torch of Heraclites, allowing them to shake the earth and move the sun. The singer identifies as a divine iconoclast, injecting chaos into their veins and accepting both life and pain. The embrace of God in man is seen as profound.
The final lines describe the singer walking towards the fractured light, suggesting a journey towards enlightenment or greater understanding. The overall message of the song may be interpreted as an exploration of the power of the individual and their ability to affect change in the world through their existence.
Line by Line Meaning
I the Sun ov man
I, a human being, am like the sun - blazing with life and energy.
The offspring ov the stellar race
I am descended from the stars themselves, part of the same cosmic family.
My halo fallen and crushed upon the earth
My once-bright aura of goodness and nobility has been corrupted and destroyed by the harsh realities of the world.
That I may bring balance to this world
I must strive to restore harmony and order to the world, even in the face of great obstacles and challenges.
I son ov perdition
I am a wayward spirit, cast out and lost in the darkness of the world.
From sheer nothingness transgressed
I have risen up from the void of non-existence, defying the laws of nature and the universe itself.
Unto the highest self, to utmost freedom
I seek to reach the pinnacle of my own potential, to achieve true freedom and autonomy in every aspect of my life.
To explore the starry nature ov my rage
I seek to understand and harness the tremendous power of my own anger and aggression, which burns like the stars themselves.
I pulse ov existence
I am like the beating heart of the universe, a vital force of energy and life.
The law ov nature undenied
Despite all of our efforts to control and manipulate the world around us, we are ultimately subject to the unchanging laws of nature.
I hold the torch ov Heraclites
I carry the flame of the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus, who taught that everything in the universe is in a constant state of flux and change.
So I can shake the earth and move the sun
I have the power to cause great upheaval and change in the world around me, even to the point of altering the orbits of planets and stars.
I divine Iconoclast
I am a rebellious innovator, challenging established systems and beliefs in pursuit of new and better ways of living.
Injecting chaos into my veins
I am willing to embrace the destructive power of chaos and unrest, even if it means causing harm or destruction in the short term.
With life accepted
Despite all of the pain and turmoil that life can bring, I am willing to accept it and embrace it with open arms.
With pain resurrected
By confronting and overcoming our pain and suffering, we can emerge stronger and more resilient than ever before.
Is the embrace ov God in man profound
Through our struggles and hardships, we can come to understand the divine nature within ourselves and other human beings.
The joy ov a dawn
The feeling of hope and optimism that comes with the rising of the sun each morning.
The ecstasy ov dusk
The intense emotional release that comes with the setting of the sun and the end of another day.
Nourished have I this karmic flow
I have been strengthened and sustained by the cyclical and interconnected nature of life and the universe.
Where great above meets great below
In the space where the heavens meet the earth, there is an opportunity for great transformation and growth.
Let it be written!
I am making a bold declaration, committing myself to a course of action or a particular path in life.
Let it be done!
I am calling forth the power of the universe itself to help me achieve my goals and realize my dreams.
Scattered I walk towards the fractured light
Despite all of the chaos and confusion in the world around me, I am moving forward with determination and resolve, seeking out the light and hope that still exist.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM DARSKI
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@SagiDrums
@Runniz вот перевод:
Я Солнце человечества
Потомство звёздной расы
Мой ореол, упал и разбился о землю
Я могу принести равновесие этому миру
Я сын гибели
От явного нарушенного небытия
К самому высокому – к предельной свободе
Исследуйте звёздную природу моего гнева
Я пульс существования
Неотрицаемый закон природы
Я держу факел Гераклита
Так я могу встряхнуть землю и сдвинуть солнце
Я божественный бунтарь
Впрыскиваю хаос в свои вены
С принятой жизнью
С возрожденной болью
Объятие бога в глубоком человеке
Радость рассвета
Экстаз сумрака
Питающийся, есть ли у меня этот кармический поток
Где великие небеса встречаются с великим подземным миром
Пусть так будет написано!
Пусть так будет сделано!
Рассеянный я иду к сломанному свету
@scottinthedark
nergal has one of the best death metal vocals easily recognizable
@jenifersmith3603
Voice? It sounds like something from Hell
@hmtp177
Not
@hmtp177
@Azul Celeste sure man but its one note basically. It is cool and all but like I said, very sterile comparing to Chuck Schuldiner, George Fisher, Alexi Laiho, Chuck Billy and so many other Death Metal vocals that have versatility.
@koreyperski6920
😅😊😊😊😊😊😅😊😊😊😊❤😂😊😊
@koreyperski6920
😊😊😊😊
@NirMaatuk
The drumming is fucking flawless!
@kaleofthegods
Legit can't see how anyone could get offended by this. It looks to be, & impressively so, a visual adaptation of Dante's adventures through hell, with some artistic flair and story. It's so well done!
Here's to another 10 years :)
@blazingstar9638
🙌👑
@jonathanelliott1338
Christians gonna christian, haha.