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.
Mystik Force
Beherit Lyrics
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And being alive and the darkness, darkness and darkness
(unintelligible whispering)
Everybody's cold
Cold like ice at ??????
(I don't get the rest either)
Death's cold mystic force of life and death
Death's cold mystic force of life and death
(repeat)
The lyrics to Beherit's song Mystik Force contemplate the contrast between life and death, and being alive in darkness. The opening lines suggest that it is time to distinguish between those who are alive and those who have passed away, as well as those who live in the darkness. The whispering that follows may represent the mystery and uncertainty that accompanies death.
The lyrics then take a darker turn as the singer describes how everyone is cold, cold as ice. It is not clear what the reference to "??????" means, but it could be interpreted as a place where people are frozen or have become frozen in life. The repetition of the phrase "death's cold mystic force of life and death" further emphasizes the theme of death and the supernatural.
Line by Line Meaning
Now it's time to see difference between life and death
We must acknowledge and comprehend the contrast between living and dying.
And being alive and the darkness, darkness and darkness
Although one can exist in a state of being alive, there is still an encompassing darkness in life that can overshadow everything.
(unintelligible whispering)
This line is unintelligible and therefore cannot be interpreted.
Everybody's cold
People are emotionally distant and unfeeling, a common response to the harsh reality of life and death.
Cold like ice at ?????
Coldness is a prevailing factor in people's lives, similar to the coldness of ice found in an unknown place (as the lyrics are unclear).
(I don't get the rest either)
This line is unclear and cannot be given a meaning.
Death's cold mystic force of life and death
Death, an unknown and mysterious force, has immense power over both life and death, thus it is a force that should be reckoned with.
Death's cold mystic force of life and death
This line echoes the idea of the previous line, emphasizing the power of death and its effect on both living and dying.
Contributed by Elliot D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.