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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).
Wish
Behemoth Lyrics
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I built it up now I take it apart
Climbed up real high now fall down real far
No need for me to stay the last thing left I just threw it away
I put my faith in god and my trust in you now there's nothing more fucked up I could do
Wish there was something real wish there was something true
Wish there was something real in this world full of you
I'm the one without a soul I'm the one with this big fucking hole
No new tale to tell twenty-six years on my way to hell
Gotta listen to your big time hard line bad luck fist fuck
Don't think you're having all the fun you know me I hate everyone
Wish there was something real wish there was something true
Wish there was something real in this world full of you
Wish there was something real wish there was something true
Wish there was something real in this world full of you
I want to but I can't turn back
I want to but I can't turn back
I want to but I can't turn back
But I want to
Wish there was something real wish there was something true
Wish there was something real in this world full of you
Wish there was something real wish there was something true
Wish there was something real in this world full of you
This world full of you
This world full of you
This world full of you
Behemoth's song "Wish" is an intense track that delves into the inner turmoil and desperation of the singer. The opening lines, "This is the first day of my last days, I built it up now I take it apart," suggest that the singer is facing the end of their life and has actively contributed to their own demise. The lines "Climbed up real high now fall down real far" could be interpreted as the singer's aspirations causing their downfall. The phrase "No need for me to stay the last thing left I just threw it away" suggests that the singer has intentionally abandoned their life.
The second verse begins with "I'm the one without a soul, I'm the one with this big fucking hole," which echoes the idea that the singer feels empty and deeply flawed. The line "twenty-six years on my way to hell" may suggest that the singer is young and has already made many grave mistakes. The reference to "big time hard line bad luck fist fuck" may indicate that the singer feels as though they have been dealt a horrible hand in life, which they perceive as being the result of some malevolent force. The final lines "Wish there was something real in this world full of you, this world full of you," suggest that the singer is disillusioned with society and feels disconnected from those around them.
Overall, "Wish" is a gritty, anguished song that explores themes of alienation, despair, and longing for something authentic in a world that seems superficial and meaningless.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the first day of my last days
I am starting a new chapter that will eventually lead to my demise.
I built it up now I take it apart
I created something successful, but now I am destroying it myself.
Climbed up real high now fall down real far
I have achieved great success, but my downfall will be equally great.
No need for me to stay the last thing left I just threw it away
I had the choice to stay and keep going, but instead, I gave up and walked away.
I put my faith in god and my trust in you now there's nothing more fucked up I could do
I trusted in a higher power and in someone else, but it only led to chaos and disappointment.
I'm the one without a soul I'm the one with this big fucking hole
I feel empty inside and there is a void that cannot be filled.
No new tale to tell twenty-six years on my way to hell
I am stuck in a cycle of misery and it feels like there is no escape.
Gotta listen to your big time hard line bad luck fist fuck
I am constantly beaten down by life and I am tired of listening to people who seem to have it easy.
Don't think you're having all the fun you know me I hate everyone
I may seem jealous of other's happiness, but in reality, I just despise everyone.
I want to but I can't turn back
I wish I could go back and change things, but it is impossible.
Wish there was something real wish there was something true
I yearn for genuine emotions and experiences, rather than the false and superficial ones that surround me.
Wish there was something real in this world full of you
I wish there was something authentic in this world, rather than the people who only pretend to be real.
This world full of you
This world full of fake and insincere individuals.
Contributed by Nora N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.