Behemoth - Antichristian Phenomenon

Pivotal in the establishment of the Polish extreme metal underground, Behemoth is both a popular and controversial band in their native Poland and around the world. Until the late 1990s, the band played traditional black metal with heathen lyrical content. However with the 1999 release of their fourth studio album Satanica, the band showed their presence in the blackened death metal scene by mixing their own signature style characterized by the drum work of Zbigniew Robert Prominski, multi-layered vocals and Nile-style Middle-Eastern influences with occult and thelemic themes. While the band has been categorized into many sub-genres the band's vocalist, Adam Michal Darski, has expressed displeasure in people trying to label the band. Behemoth formed in 1991 as a trio, starting with raw black metal rehearsal tapes with the most significant one being From the Pagan Vastlands showing the growing potential of the then teenage Adam Darski. From the Pagan Vastlands was released by Pagan Records in 1993 and lead to the composition and recording of Sventevith (Storming Near the Baltic) the first studio album by Behemoth in 1995 by Pagan Records. Their second studio album Grom has been the most discussed release thus far, due to its many different influences and musical styles, using female vocals as well as acoustic guitars and synthesizers. Two years later, the band recorded a third album, titled Pandemonic Incantations. The reactions of their ever-increasing fanbase and metal media set a new standard for them which lead to the successful album Satanica, on which their black metal sound had evolved into blackened death metal. Following albums releases have proven to be high successful and greatly increased their popularity. Behemoth however may at some point become banned from playing in their native country, Poland. In July 2007 the All-Polish Committee for Defense Against Sects distributed a list of bands that allegedly promote Satanism and murder that should be banned to many Polish officials which Behemoth is on. As of present, the list has not gone into effect, and Behemoth is still allowed to play in Poland freely. However in February 2008 the committee, which cited a bible-tearing incident at a concert in September 2007, had registered an official complaint.

[@ElementalAdversary]

Now there's an idea!

[@DerKlotzAmBein]

awesome song

[@guitarzero90]

PERFECT! Finally someone who has a correct view on it.

[@ChaplainDMK]

you know you're drunk when you're projectile vomiting and you hit yourself in the face

[@duderock009]

@warzoneproduction the albums name is "thelema.6"

[@matthiasfff]

people who dislike are the chrstian phenomenon

[@mcarpenter428]

that beginning is so true

[@spacemannsam]

I forgot who said the quote in the beginning of the song someone help me out I need to remember

[@evildaltyzzle22]

ahhhhh behemoth what dimmu borgir hopes to be one day.

[@Satsyai]

za EXIT!

[@TheEviltie]

if it werent for mike hranica.. i wouldnt even be here..

[@EXISTENTIALization]

Now to find a planet... Lets look for one that is as bright as a star with the supposed glory of the cosmos and instead have it be an ice barren planet or one with searing flames and brimstone. Because quite frankly those weak enough to devote their entire existence into a vernacular system that displays no evidence of existing supernaturally today should perish. Using it as hope in tough times is ok, to be a slave is ludicrous

[@rdsls100]

Who says the beginning? And what he says actually? Behemoth rules

[@thomaskostoroski9985]

Nicholas Schreck

[@Theodolphe]

They don't believe in anything actually. All of this is just is just a way to illustrate a certain dimension of their music. For exemple, Lucifer/Prometheus who gave knowledge/fire to men which upset God/Zeus, is a good image to illustrate the tendency that religious power has to try to suppress sexuality, questioning of the religious dogma and paradigm, and thusly science. Basically they'd like to show people that there is an alternative to the standard lifestyle our society promotes. That's it

[@pentagram3468]

Phantom MN antom

[@EXISTENTIALization]

I agree. Just to add more to the point, I think as a race we need to reflect on what our contributions to society are. I believe that people who are selfish to the extent they leave nothing for others should also be added. Humanity should be more intelligent then it currently is considering technological advancements and things along those lines. Instead most walk backwards. I would like to see those people at least get sent to another planet and get off this one. Earth should be home of strong.

[@Muckruckuck]

lol yeah, ill do research on a site that is obviously not credible.

[@Taller705]

Other religions like islam are not less worse than christianity.

[@ejokurirulezz]

they dont even know what they believe in...