Behemoth - I Loved You at Your Darkest ALBUM REVIEW

[@jackrotting]

LYRICS [intro: Cal] oh, grey goose baboomoose hampadoose paplaboose fries, chahcolate shake shake n bake [Anthony] are you okay, over there? [Cal, with feeling] DO NOT TAHLK TO ME FOUL BEAST I WILL NOT HAVE YOU I BAN YOU FROM THIS PLACE, I BAN YOU EVIL EVIL EVIL DEMON EVIL DEMON GET AWAY [with dramatic echo] G E T A W A Y

[@gi5089]

Now the lyrics of the entire video

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

That's actually the chant to someone the KFC God

[@OverproofMMA]

obtuse rubber moose green goose *drug abuse*

[@customcornpop]

@@babychickan wtf he's right up there in the video, how does he not exist?

[@papayer]

@@OverproofMMA have some booze tie the noose nigga u lose

[@operationalbattlestation5477]

I don't think I could have asked for a better intro

[@neobliviscaris3346]

the intro is 10/10

[@fish5215]

That outro was an 11 too.

[@cityfan1821]

Anthony is the type of dude to piss standing up with his pants around his ankles

[@jimm7346]

Little did you know, but he also poops standing up with his pants around his ankles, too.

[@Lucols4]

I missed these memes

[@ashesshards4626]

IT'S TRUE

[@chris.hartliss]

Everyone knows that peeing sitting down with your pants all the way up is the go-to

[@carterthompson9473]

I bet Anthony has a hot muscular ass.

[@DevonPalmer98]

I loved melon at his flannelest

[@benzskyeshxc96]

solid album. I know its is hard to top "the satanist".

[@MoSweiti666]

Demigod is their best album. I didn't really like Satanist as much as I liked Demigod

[@perkyoranges250]

Dartheria ok

[@emilelocas5496]

@@dartheria2837 thats wrong, this was shit but satanist was great

[@ashenone6166]

@@dartheria2837 an incorrect opinion

[@spamsingles5948]

@@dartheria2837 It's ok. We all make mistakes sometimes

[@CezaMVO]

I loved you at your melonest

[@chrisjfox8715]

Mustachiest

[@promane557]

Teetheist

[@theaspiration]

Glassiest

[@SirChadofWick]

Mustache takeover of fantano: 70% complete

[@jimm7346]

Pretty soon he will just be a talking mustache

[@bluesguitarman1223]

Jim M better than a fucking talking melon

[@ganjalf27]

I love him at his mustachiest.

[@stanlymanly8356]

He needs to do more metal reviews. Like the new aborted album 'terrorvision'.

[@willm9487]

Hell yeah, amazing album

[@stanlymanly8356]

@@dartheria2837 you never know, the melon might enjoy it

[@richardgrimm7222]

Agreed, that's a pretty good release. Would love to hear what the Melon thinks

[@ukLz666]

'Bartzabel' is definitely the best track in this album. And also one of the best songs that Nergal has ever done!

[@Liquid--Bacon]

Why do I have the sudden urge to order pizza hut?

[@ISuckOffCops]

Liquid Bacon cal’s subliminal message

[@BudLightBeerOfStarCommand]

whoa... I am legit eating pizza hut leftovers while replying to this comment

[@metalmoshingmad777]

Liquid Bacon it's the mustache.

[@spamsingles5948]

Subtle sponsorship

[@nicolassilva1729]

I love how Cal will grow a mustache whenever Anthony also has one. Then he shaves when Anthony shaves his. Fantano will never properly admit it, but Cal mirrors himself in him showing the uttermost respect in this big bro/lil bro dynamic between the two. Your roommate looks up to you, Anthony. Throw him a bone sometimes!

[@Sognafar]

Honestly

[@EYTPS]

I love your flannel at its yellowist

[@ThatCheapDrummer]

I Loved You At Your Beautiful Darkest Twisted Fantasy

[@neonspec]

This comment needs more love.

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

Imagine Kanye working with black metal artists. Woah.

[@spamsingles5948]

That One Guy I wouldn’t put it past him

[@MoonOvIce]

@@ThatOneGuy7550 The dude probably doesn't even know Black Metal exists, the heaviest band he knows is probably just Metallica.

[@chrxsprxce1139]

I Loved You at Your DAMN.

[@toofeldoofel7697]

Nergal has a massive forehead

[@bartsimpsonnft4387]

He had cancer

[@toofeldoofel7697]

@@bartsimpsonnft4387 Sure did champ! No really though, I think it was leukemia. Luckily he survived (obviously). Brilliant musician.

[@DravenHazard]

He did have leukemia, but he's always had a far back hairline, so the treatment and shit definitely didn't cause it. Possibly made it slightly worse, but yeah.

[@lordmaster4306]

Seen it in person it really is big!

[@EshuOdara21]

It's a five-head

[@torczak111]

And 'bout that ballad thing. They wrote one on their debut album "hell dwells in ice". It's goldie btw only acoustic guitar and synths with clean vocals

[@jejkob75]

Ohhhhh Melon is talking about band from my beloved Poland. Cieplutkie pozdrowienia Antek

[@thrax4939]

I’ve been vaping. But it’s safer than smoking

[@JonnyHorseman]

@@thememeestfilmbuff Everyone did

[@KrisVic91]

What ad?

[@stevebuscemi3777]

thank goodness was afraid you weren't gonna review this

[@ishmaelseneca3389]

The part about circumcision on Fargo is how I remember you

[@blobmarlis6180]

High on Fire! It's time dammit!

[@JuanR20421]

Melvin Slog YESSE

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

@@JuanR20421 Yes!

[@miserableoutcast]

One of the best metal albums of the year and I think it’s their best since De Vermis Mysteriis. The drums on Steps to the Ziggurat /House of Enlil and Sanctioned Annihilation (and the entire album) are killer

[@migueldemoina]

Damn when anthony said “we should execute every one in the state of georgia” i wasnt sure what to think but after watching this review i can say that i fully agree with your reasoning, very cool.

[@truedarklander]

DAMN/10

[@vivipadman]

Thank you Anthony, very cool!

[@JoshuaConnorMusic]

Was so stoked for this album, listened to the whole thing in one sitting, and after it all ended I don't think a single moment truly stuck with me. All the tracks kind of just bled together, and felt like a mix of all the less interesting tracks off the Satanist. It was also pretty tame, I was hoping for them to either go back to their black metal roots, go back to their 2000s death metal sound circa demigod, or double down on the blackened death of the Satanist. Instead we got more of the rock with all the pentatonic guitar solos and riffs, which while isn't bad, is easily the least interesting direction they could have taken imo. The whole album felt like a Marvel movie; entertaining and worth the price of admission, but that's about it.

[@TheAudio24]

This album is a grower, give it a few more tries.

[@ohhaihaihaihai]

Yep

[@WAMMO678]

Joshua Connor I've never understood the "why can't they do more death metal" thing when they already have a whole bunch of death metal under their belt. Just because this album isn't face melting death metal doesn't mean it's not heavy. Just seems like dynamics and atmosphere have become more important to them, and have taken that in favour of death metal. I'm fine with it. This is a stunning album, but of a grower but still.

[@JoshuaConnorMusic]

Because it's a sound they're really good at and haven't done in a while, and would be interesting to see how they tackle that sound now. I'm not asking them to make demigod 2, we've already got demigod, but that doesn't mean they can't make an incredible album in more the death metal style. And it doesn't have to be straight death, I even suggested they continue exploring the blackened death style they started with The Satanist, to see how far they can take this concept. Unfortunately they didn't, they didn't push it at all, they just kind of stagnated. I've gone back to this album a few times now, and to be brutally honest it's even less impressive than when I first heard it. Absolutely nothing sticks out, aside from maybe Bartzabel, but even then it's faint. And when you compare it to The Satanist, it's no contest. Compare the opener to Blow your trumpets, compare the closer to O father O Satan O sun, compare the heaviest track to Messe Noire. That album even did the accessible rock sound better on tracks like the title track. I dunno, I'm gonna wait for their next release, this one's just a bit of a dud for me.

[@BlutigeTranen]

If you think this album is them stagnating, you've missed the entire flow and point of ILYAYD. It is incredibly far removed from The Satanist with really only one song that is reminiscent of it. And it's all fine and dandy that you want them to go back to their roots but that isn't who the band is, anymore, either. They are artists truly putting forward an art piece, not an album of singles.

[@Malkav65]

Even your criticisms make it sound amazing

[@pinkfloyd36123]

good review, personally i'm feeling more of an 8.5 on it, i think it's fantastic and a really good follow up to the satanist. it's not quite as conceptual and doesn't flow quite as perfectly, but i really liked how varied and unpredictable it was. still probably my favorite metal album of the year.

[@kpierce1111]

Anthony have you ever noticed that Cal kinda looks like you?

[@0c00l]

Probs just coincidence honestly

[@johnkerr3050]

Mia Khalifa is overrated

[@ilovecody7514]

Yeah, it's all about Gianna Michaels.

[@jarethcruz2627]

Meh I prefer cherrychrush

[@Ignore14]

Yeah she really does suck

[@johnkerr3050]

Y’all sleep on Nicole Aniston

[@Brokenscam]

I want to see this topic disgussed in "let's argue" or "let's agree".

[@zmil2960]

Time for Slayer Albums RANKED

[@philipvargas2605]

Here. I'll do it for you: 1. Listen to a real band.

[@yexas7029]

@@philipvargas2605 but Slayer is a real band¿?

[@juliustheillustrious7727]

@@philipvargas2605 What a self-absorbed bitch you are...

[@JonnyHorseman]

They all sound the same tbh

[@roosolini7105]

1: reign in blood

[@kobi3047]

Goathony Bloodtano

[@danielz.9817]

I liked this album, but The Satanist raised the bar so high i don't think they can reach that peak again.

[@Martin-jk2ng]

My opinion of this album has only grown over the last few weeks. I was a little underwhelmed on it's release but now I love it.

[@wh-te_m-le]

0/10: 0 1/10: 1 2/10: 0 3/10: 6 4/10: 13 5/10: 23 6/10: 30 7/10: 46 8/10: 38 9/10: 6 - [ Portal - Ion ] - [ A.A.L [AGAINST ALL LOGIC] -2012 - 2017 ] - [ Jack White - Boarding House Reach ] - [ Parquet Courts - Wide Awake! ] - [ Death Grips - Year of the Snitch ] - [ IDLES - Joy as an Act of Resistance ] 10/10: 1 [ KIDS SEE GHOSTS - Self-Titled ] Not good: 5 ( Fall Out Boy - Mania ) ( Wendy's - We Beefin?) ( Lil Xan's Total Xanarchy ) ( Nav - Reckless ) ( Godsmack's When Legends Rise ) Classics: 5 - (Daft Punk - Discovery) - (Michael Jackson - Thriller) - (Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill) - (Ween - Chocolate and Cheese) - (Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works 85-92) Custom scores: 11 Lil Skies - Life of a Dark Rose ============================> [ Dime-a-dozen ] /10 or 5/10 Ravyn Lenae - Crush ===================================> [ Solid ] /10 7/10 Gucci Mane - El Gato: The Human Glacier ==================> [ It's solid ] /10 or 7/10 Kero Kero Bonito - Totep ===============================> [ Disappointing ] /10 or 5/10 Rejjie Snow - Dear Annie ===============================> [ Lukewarm ] /10 5/10 Remo Drive - Pop Music ================================> [ notbad ] /10 6/10 Ruin - Plague Transmissions Vol. 1========================> [awesomely nasty] /10 7/10 Saba - CARE FOR ME ==================================> [ Meh ]/10 or 5/10 Felix Blume - Death In Haiti: Funeral Brass Bands & Sounds From Port Au Prince ====> [ I wanted to give this record a shout this record out because it's interesting ] /10 Lil B - Platinum Flame ==================================> [ based/10 ] or 7/10 Freddie Gibbs - Freddie =================================> [ meh/10 ] or 5/10 "Second take" [ Kanye West - Life of Pablo ] 8/10 [ Frank Ocean Endless ] 8/10 "Controversial" [ Lil Yatchy - Lil Boat 2 ] 7/10 [ Young Fathers - Cocoa Sugar ] 6/10 [ Logic - Bobby Tarantino II ] 5/10 [ The Weeknd - My Dear Melancholy ] 5/10 [ Kacey Musgraves - Golden Hour ] 4/10 [ Flatbush Zombies - Vacation in Hell ] 6/10 [ Jack White - Boarding House Reach ] 9/10 [ Saba - CARE FOR ME ] Meh /10 [ J Cole - Kod ] 5/10 [ Arctic Monkeys - Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino ] 5/10 [ Bladee - Red Light ] 1/10 [ Jay Rock - Redemption ] 4/10 [ Deafheaven - Ordinary Corrupt Human Love ] 5/10 [ Panopticon - The Scars of Man on the Once Nameless Wilderness ] 4/10 [ Mac Miller - Swimming ] 3/10 [ Mitski - Be the Cowboy ] 6/10 [ Eminem - Kamikaze ] 4/10 [ 6LACK - East Atlanta Love Letter ] 4/10 This is the 187th review in 2018

[@willr455]

are we not going to talk about how gloriously happy sounding Sabbath Mater is for a behemoth song

[@chiefjeef9267]

Man, I really miss Apostasy/Evangelion era Behemoth. Extreme black and death metal is in my opinion when Behemoth is at their best. I wanted so much speed from this album. Oh well.

[@jimm7346]

You know, i like those albums, but they're probably my least favorite behemoth albums. Zos Kia Cultus is probably my favorite of their "heavier" albums, with Demigod a close second; but for quite a few reasons, the Satanist is tied with Zos Kia as my overall favorite of theirs. I read Nergals book right before picking up Satanist, and just the circumstances surrounding the release and the things going on in my life when it dropped, it's kinda become one of those albums that's become important to me. My issues with Apostasy and Evangelion were just that they seemed derivative of Demigod (kinda like how some are saying ILYAYD is derivative of the Satanist) and the layered, digitally altered vocals of Nergal's were getting a little tired for me. But some of the tracks on those albums are easily among my favorites of theirs, especially live.

[@tye2326]

As a hardcore metalhead I fucking loved this album, I find it different but familiar. Probably one of my highest ranked albums of the year.

[@lopezp]

THROUGH SILVER IN BLOOD CLASSIC REVIEW

[@jimm7346]

I SECOND THIS

[@ColeslawVariant]

IN CAPS I THIRD

[@sunnder0]

DO THIS YOU MELON FUCK

[@lynnpehrson8826]

I fourth

[@Idontknowone1able]

Im not usually the biggest fan of Anthony's reviews, but this is by far the best review I've heard of this album.

[@fuzzyc]

Pretty kvlt of you to make this review Mr. Metaltano

[@fourground4363]

I think it's gonna be a great album to see the band perform live. Personally don't think it's as good as the last album but it's still good enough where I can really enjoy it.

[@SuperBulldogWarrior]

Not gonna lie, I love this album. Probably not as much The Satanist (tough to say, since it's a brand new album.) It has some incredible high points and pretty much a second helping of something I already love, even if it shows some deja vu and tough risks that don't pan out as well. Good review melon. Proud of you.

[@AaronSlick1994]

Now review High on Fire: Electric Messiah

[@Jorgetime]

He said he's going to

[@bradyn9620]

In my opinion this is one of my favorite albums of the year.

[@YanFrancoeur]

First time i heard the album on KZbin i thought only the 5 first track was good & the end was bad. Now i bought it & listen it on a powerful device, i can say then the entire album is great. I particulary enjoy Rom 5 : 8 & Bartzabel. The KZbin version doesn't give credit to a album like this, it s better on a real device with a powerful sound & the artist cd.

[@francokills]

Well for me it's another masterpiece, it's just that people expected to top The Satanist. This record is solid on it's own. Hail Satan.

[@IamAJoe]

Cal is a good Christian boy. no hecks or fricks here.

[@mrskizzot]

If you didnt hear The Satanist, this is an amazing album, if you did hear the Satanist, this is an OK album.

[@Andrewjbrock]

Some killer new metal albums you should consider reviewing or at least bands to keep on your radar for the future- Terrorvision by aborted, The outer ones by Revocation, where owls know my name by Rivers of nihil, algorythm by Beyond creation.

[@miserableoutcast]

Sad he missed Loved by KEN Mode, probably my favorite metal release this year. It’s been killer over all

[@Somber.Killer]

Odd Parents, Fairly Odd Parents, Really odd, pea pod, buff bod, hot rod. Obtuse, rubber goose, green moose, guave juice. Giant snake, birthday cake, large fries, chocolate shake

[@collinhalverson4681]

I really love what you did here with the intro and ending. That was smart.

[@papayer]

didn't know you could breastfeed

[@vulkanofnocturne]

The first time in months AF has reviewed something I'd recognize

[@rappers6331]

I loved this album, at first.

[@ScoopMeisterGeneral]

I Havohej Pantocrator this album at its darkest.

[@raymondpenland4310]

+Rappers But did you love it at it's darkest? Okay, I'll leave.

[@ScoopMeisterGeneral]

@@CenturyBoyLanding Wooooosh

[@Deviant69]

I just got into Behemoth. I really liked this album, my favorite track on it is Wolves ov Siberia.

[@SinoCortez]

7 is fair. I really liked this album but you had some good points.

[@cms3816]

You guys. get this. God bad. *uproarious applause*

[@caiopatric]

nah just. religion bad.

[@caiopatric]

One of them exists for real. Also hey there Lucie.

[@burton5131]

Well it's kinda relavent still considering Poland, where they originate from, doesn't have a separation of church and state, and the Catholic church is still quite powerful there.

[@cms3816]

Burton oh I didn’t know that

[@McSwift]

Burton - Lol, Poland has separation of church and state.

[@squashua_]

Saw Behemoth recently. Never heard or seen them before. Hearing Solve and seeing their stage was fucking crazy.

[@mojerece806]

I am Polish and know this band, but didn't even know they're from Poland... wow

[@Lucols4]

Isn't Nergal sort of a TV personality over there? Do you live under a rock or something? Shame on you...

[@mojerece806]

@@Lucols4 He's not... Shame on us all

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

Shame on you for knowing Nergal

[@michaixyz4963]

@furek thats why I hate this band

[@marcinnoga2019]

hahah you cant be polish, everyone in poland knows Nergal becouse he was dating polish pop star Doda and he is famous, even my 80 years old grandmother knows him

[@dylanteaford2002]

clarence clarity

[@alvaroelias4929]

André Santos he has a new record out.

[@dylanteaford2002]

Alvaro Elias it’s very good

[@p0werfu11]

Cal should move to the Russian Orthodox Church.

[@justmyopinion1098]

Havohej Pantocrator is so fuuuuuuucking 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JJ-ls6el]

melom in the streets felon in the sheets

[@jmetalskinz]

This album was a fantastic follow up to The Satanist. Not quite as cohesive but still a colossal album with sick production.

[@manicmig7787]

I don't know why but i'm getting, "The Room" vibe 0:14. just perfection.

[@truedarklander]

You'll review Bloodbath's upcoming record melonhead?

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

Hell Dwells In Ice is a great soft Behemoth track, their best song on their best album "Storming Near The Baltic".

[@garrapaterorulez5017]

IMO it's a good and solid record. Indeed hard to top the Satanist and Barzabel awesome single.

[@chevalierdeloccident5949]

Coagvla is a perfect ending to the album. A final laconic belligerent statement to all the sound they conjured up until the end. _Flashy_ is not a trait that suits the band nor one they aspire to feign anyways.

[@mariospapadoniou7086]

I agree with you views on Coagvla. It's a bit underwhelming for a closer to an album, especially when you compare it to O' Father, O' Satan, O' Sun. Do you think the album finishes better with We are the Next 1000 Years? Hope I can get your opinion on this.

[@eddiesidorov8635]

What about Sabath Mater? That’s my favorite song on the album! Overall I would give it a 9/10, really sits well next to the satanist. I listened to the two back to back and they flow together great.

[@brandonmcgovern5290]

Idgaf about black metal/death metal but that's some seriously sick album art

[@baronvonbeandip]

I definitely agree with the criticism. Bartzabel and Sabbath Mater were highlights.

[@jashoo8597]

The album that gets me into behemoth (Yes a bit tool late). I think the success of this album is to have a different approach to extreme metal and gets outsiders to pay attention.

[@dylanc6276]

Nothing painful about this album. It's beautiful. Melon's head gettin too big.

[@sauce3017]

Cal's facial hair always is in tune with Anthonys. :')

[@ArmandoLopez-qt6vz]

Excellent review. Couldn't have said it better.

[@laserbeam3401]

The truth is there won't be a another album like the satanist. It is one of a kind.

[@seangill2413]

It will grow on you Melon.

[@mhead4376]

Sean Gill he likes it

[@papayer]

that's the joke

[@TheMetalTempestYT]

Am I the only one that believes more and more each video that Cal Chuchesta and Anthony Fantano are two different people? No? Yes?

[@rodrovich]

One of the best of cal intros: A+

[@ot44eto]

Finally something interesting after the stream of generic pop and rap. Upvote.

[@perkyoranges250]

ot44eto Finally a comment whose opinion on this mirrors my own. Permalinked and shared between my circle of friends.

[@giggityskull8986]

The Satanist: Reign in Blood I Loved you at your Darkest: South of Heaven

[@taylorredwing6250]

How dare you

[@ifuckyourmom]

Well Anthony, to my ears ''Conquer all'' is a ballad. A good one.

[@slothyone]

Album rips. Evangelion is still my favorite though. Pure heaviness!

[@sadgiraffe1914]

I think it's cute that you and Cal always have the same haircut.

[@13wrld]

I LOVE your reviews. I think you should check out Joe Blu and his debut album "Bipolar". No one really knows this guy yet and I think you might like his music.

[@markototev]

I had high hopes because of the songs they released as singles, but overall the other stuff isn't up to par. The Satanist still remains supreme. Would be cool for you to review an album that isn't new, Theories of Flight by Fates Warning.

[@georgecolby7488]

It's a decent follow up, I agree it's like a 7-8. However, a 7-8 from Behemoth is better than most metal albums getting made.

[@PreachPiranha]

I think “o father! O satan! O sun” is probably the closest thing to a ballad that they have.

[@caastlesbeats2283]

You had me until you started theorizing how the Third Reich could’ve won the Battle of Stalingrad

[@PurpleHeadPhonez]

Review Rings of Saturn - Lugal Ki en Lotic - heterocetera Lotic - power Syringe - anti world Sweet valley - eternal champ 2

[@hamishmoon7732]

Please review Ghostemane - N / O / I / S / E. Whilst you can hear his inspirations it's something different and it might be his best album so far.

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

Ghostmane is like the most edgy, hardcore trap nu metal rapper ever.

[@thelegendofeli3887]

@@ThatOneGuy7550 with a hint of black metal influences

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

@@thelegendofeli3887 His stuff is still fucking cringe. I can't bare to listen to it. So many better rappers out there and this asshole is dancing with his Tumblr shit.

[@iansmith1369]

I recently watched Super Troopers again and can't help but see the similarities between Farva and Cal

[@George8LIVERPOOL]

Check out Konsortium and their new album that came out in the summer that is called Rogaland. I would love to see your review about this! It is a great album!

[@DannyJ.]

Nergal said they weren't trying to outdo The Satanist. This album is it's own thing and I think it's pretty awesome.

[@Monte_Verita]

That Cal intro was incredible

[@ChaosandComics]

Nowhere near being the Santanist II. I don't like it as much but it's definitely not a repeat. It sounds like they included melodeath to me. It's a decent album I'm happy they're evolving.

[@tylergraf8796]

Waterparks is a quickly rising alternative pop rock artist that has alot of good bops

[@bernardocarneiro8772]

Anthony's curse is too strong,it won't stop haunting poor Cal Chucesta

[@zambo1511]

Best relaxed easy listening black metal (RILBM) out there. Period.

[@unavailable5143]

Hey Satany NoChristiano, Aborted’s new record “Terrorvision” is definitely worth a review

[@noahperez185]

I wasn’t too thrilled about the ending track either. O Father O Satan O Sun off of The Satanist was a phenomenal outro track. I believe they could’ve ended the album better