As a full band from 1989 to 1993, they released a large amount of demos, a demo compilation CD named "The Oath of Black Blood" in 1991, and the album "Drawing Down the Moon" in 1993, both of which are considered classics of the style. Laiho, the group's frontman, would continue the band as a solo project after "Drawing Down the Moon" and released an EP called "Messe Des Mortes" 1993, as well as two more albums under the band's name. These albums, H418ov21.C from 1994 and Electric Doom Synthesis from 1995, were dubbed "ritual ambient" by the band. Much like the metal recordings from the band, these electronic releases have a cult following. After these albums were released, Beherit effectively ceased to exist, although Laiho would release another album of electronic material under the name Suri Shamaani in 1999.
Original members Nuclear Holocausto and Sodomatic Slaughter reformed the band in 2008, now a four-piece featuring new members Ancient Corpse Desekrator and Abyss. With this new lineup the album Engram would be released in 2009, which is largely considered a return to form to the band's metal era. In 2011, a recording for what the band had planned to release as a debut in 1990 would be unearthed and released as "At the Devil's Studio 1990", and this would be followed up with the "Celebrate the Dead" EP in 2012.
In 2020, Beherit would return with a new album, Bardo Exist. This album was a radical departure from Engram's sound, having returned to an electronic sound much like the band had created as Laiho's solo vehicle in the mid-90s.
Intro
Beherit Lyrics
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sometimes better, more often worse than those
who walk on all fours, who, because of his "divine spiritual and intellectual development"
has become the vicious animal of all..
HEIL SATAN
The opening lyrics to Beherit's "Intro" speak to the representation of Satan as man. The first line states "Satan represents man as just another animal" indicating that Satan does not necessarily view humans as superior to other animals. In fact, Satan sees humans as sometimes better, but more often worse than those who walk on all fours. The line "who, because of his 'divine spiritual and intellectual development' has become the vicious animal of all" speaks to the idea that humans with their advanced intellect and spiritual development often use their abilities for evil and destruction, making them even more vicious than other animals.
The final line "Heil Satan" is a common phrase used within Satanic ideology meaning "Hail Satan" or "Praise Satan". This phrase is used as an acknowledgement of Satan's power and a commitment to following his teachings.
Line by Line Meaning
Satan represents man as just the another animal,
Satan views humans as a mere animal, no different from other creatures.
sometimes better, more often worse than those
At times, humans exhibit better qualities than animals, while often showcasing worse ones.
who walk on all fours,
Animals, unlike humans, walk on all fours.
who, because of his "divine spiritual and intellectual development"
Humans, due to their advanced mental and spiritual abilities,
has become the vicious animal of all..
have transformed into the cruelest of creatures.
HEIL SATAN
Praise Satan.
Contributed by Caroline I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
qwerty
The first listening of this album and nothing was the same for me.
Ziggurath76
Makes me feel nostalgic.
Barbara Wilson
Does anyone have lyrics to ...Solomon's gate? Or the other songs that are not listed. The lyrics are incomplete on the internet, I never could figure out why. Drawing down the Moon is their best work. Does anyone have lyrics to the entire album LP? Please send them or tell me where to get them....Demogorgon Invictus.