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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).
Prometherion
Behemoth Lyrics
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The all prophetic incantation
I was here before the beginning came
And I am the one to come after all myths and gods
Remain I shall beyond the end ov days
I pity Thee not oh self despising slave
Thy self contempt filled with disgust
Until I lay my wrath upon Thee I shall...
eat the weak!
Fuck the flesh!
Slit the throat!
Consume the dead!
lead: Nergal
Lead: Seth
drowned in empty black
Attempt to embrace my universe
I learnt how to crawl through knives and thorns
Drowned in alienation
I drag myself through the mud
Hatred injected, abhorrence accepted
When mankind fall prey
I shall arise!
lead: Nergal
and Great Dragon from my mouth emerged
And all the treasures ov this world belong to me
In the sweetest inorganic embrace ov my devotee
I pledge my dagger unto Thee
blessed with the promethean rain
Tranquility I may find in bottomless pits
I shall carry this darkness on my back
'till the day all the suns eclipse I shall...
eat the weak!
Fuck the flesh!
Slit the throat!
Consume the dead!
The lyrics to Behemoth's song "Prometherion" are both ominous and empowering, as they speak of a god-like figure who existed before the beginning of time and will continue to exist beyond its end. This being speaks to a "self despising slave" who is filled with "disgust" and encourages them to cast aside their scorn for the earth. This being speaks of consuming the weak and dead, and pledges their loyalty to a Great Dragon. The lyrics are filled with themes of power, conquest, and destruction, as the being invites the listener to embrace their inner darkness and become one with their universe.
Furthermore, the lyrics draw heavily on mythology and religious symbolism. The being speaks of being "beyond all myths and gods," suggesting that they are the ultimate power in the universe. The reference to Prometheus, a figure in Greek mythology who was punished by the gods for giving fire to mankind, is significant, as it ties into the idea of power struggles and the desire to challenge the order of the universe. The reference to a Great Dragon is also significant, as dragons are often associated with power and wealth in mythology.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark!
Listen!
The all prophetic incantation
This is a prophecy.
I was here before the beginning came
I have existed for longer than the world.
And I am the one to come after all myths and gods
I am greater than any god or legend.
Remain I shall beyond the end ov days
I will exist even after the world ends.
I pity Thee not oh self despising slave
I have no sympathy for those who hate themselves.
Thy self contempt filled with disgust
You disgust yourself.
Cast aside Thy scorn ov the earth
Stop hating the world.
Until I lay my wrath upon Thee I shall...
I will punish you.
eat the weak!
I will consume those who are weak.
Fuck the flesh!
I show no mercy to mortal beings.
Slit the throat!
I will kill mercilessly.
Consume the dead!
I will even consume the dead.
drowned in empty black
I am surrounded by darkness.
Attempt to embrace my universe
Try to understand my world.
I learnt how to crawl through knives and thorns
I have experienced great pain and suffering.
Drowned in alienation
I feel disconnected from the world.
I drag myself through the mud
I am going through a difficult time.
Hatred injected, abhorrence accepted
I am filled with hate and willing to accept it.
When mankind fall prey
When humans are weak and vulnerable.
I shall arise!
I will rise to power.
and Great Dragon from my mouth emerged
My power and influence is great.
And all the treasures ov this world belong to me
I own everything of value in this world.
In the sweetest inorganic embrace ov my devotee
I am embraced by those who worship me.
I pledge my dagger unto Thee
I will use my power to protect you.
blessed with the promethean rain
I am blessed with a powerful force.
Tranquility I may find in bottomless pits
I find peace in chaos.
I shall carry this darkness on my back
I will bear the weight of my past.
'till the day all the suns eclipse I shall...
Until the end of time, I will...
eat the weak!
Continue to consume the weak.
Fuck the flesh!
Show no mercy to mortals.
Slit the throat!
Kill mercilessly.
Consume the dead!
Even consume the dead.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM DARSKI
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MadeOvMetal
By far one of the most brutal Behemoth songs! Hails from ATL, GA 😈🤘🏻
Legend Gotta Catch Em All
Libretheme is the best song from the album hands down. Nothing comes close & yet these fools have never played it live.
phrthehermit
Great Performance, killer production
E. A.
Ah, another sweet lullaby for my children.
for shizzle.
@Jedi Mindtricks cograts that you could read my comment, make somethng from that!
Jedi Mindtricks
@for shizzle. Jesus was my mechanic at the auto-repair shop in Austin, Texas, he didn't save me, but he did save my car!
for shizzle.
@Lars The Berserker u read my words. maybe there will come no second warning. I told you. Come to Jesusy get away of this all satanic things.
Dominick Milford
Loving the throwback tracks they are playing here. DEMIGOD is my favorite album of them. Seth is a fucking demon beast
Lucas Rocha
extremamente caotico e devastador
PREPARE FOR HELL 666
Long live behemoth 🤘😈🤘 hail behemoth!!!!