Christians React To Behemoth God=Dog!!

[@sokoo7390]

"I wouldn't mind my kids hanging out with Nergal than some random priest" - same here :)

[@VoltSlash]

Bit late to the party, but there is an amazing interview of a kid named Elliott with Nergal. Honestly the best interview I have seen recently. Vin and Sori might find that interesting as well, now that I think of it.

[@albdorian8591]

that is the same evil. not all priests are bad. I agree to stay away of bad people, but bringing the kids around satanic group who worship Satan will influence them demonically to do all kind of sins we never think before.

[@VoltSlash]

Refer to the video I mentioned, before you start spouting your fanatical bullshit. You're part of the problem of organized religion.

[@sanctusdiavolos9652]

Children should not learn about Religion but Knowledge about Religion.

[@sanctusdiavolos9652]

@@albdorian8591 Nergal got the permission of the Parents.

[@Robert-zc5be]

For me the video represents the sins of the Church. I was actually surprised that the Jesus figure was treated with respect. He is presented simply as a man who died on the cross (no resurrection shown) and was mourned by his mother. And then the Church comes into the scene, builds a religion upon the story and propagates it with sword and fire. I loved the concept of the video as a series of tableaux showing Jesus, murdered saints, the damned etc. One more thing. Behemoth comes from Poland which is 95% Catholic. When we Poles think of Christianity, we think of the Pope, priests, nuns, Holy Communion, confession, baptism of infants etc. Protestantism is marginal in our country. That's why Nergal, who also grew up here, always uses Catholic symbolism (in this video e.g. papacy and First Communion children).

[@Deauxtje]

Robert Spot on!

[@Mattis_FH]

I can stand behind this.

[@Joeyd1184]

You hit the nail on the head

[@miztec]

Very good. Yes truth 🤘🏽

[@LegendMathai]

Robert No Resurrection, because Christ was never resurrected. The evil ov man, was born when they betrayed Christ. So, Christ never returned to restore true faith. In this, I shall not forgive.

[@Nappa9000]

The fact that you both actually did your research on this band and separated Nergal's religious views vs. how he is as a person really made me really happy. Whether someone is religious or not, a lot of people have a tendency to judge someone based on their beliefs or imagery they use/like, so seeing people (who don't seem too big into metal) being understanding as human beings is a breath of fresh air on this site. It's also nice to get a better idea of the religious undertones from people well versed in it. Fantastic video you guys, keep it up!

[@VinAndSori]

Thanks Josh! -Sori

[@sathrielsatanson666]

Well, Vin and Sori are big on not judging book by it's cover.

[@Podcir]

Agree completely! Not even fans are willing/able(?) to separate his image in band vs his real 'self'.

[@HardKore5250]

Is he a satanist?

[@HardKore5250]

Why can’t women wear yoga pants?

[@aquab33m]

Nergal just posted about your video on Instagram 🤘

[@InfernalGeneral666]

aquab33m I saw that! Major props because he has always been so open to other's interpretation to things and kept an open mind, even if he doesnt agree with it.

[@jesuslover6667]

Only way I saw this vid was cause of him. Giving these guys clout

[@ezet]

link to the tweet? what did he say?

[@maciejl386]

instagram.com/p/BmK1p2yheKm/?

[@gilgameshlornezhad57]

love nergal.

[@codychristopher3668]

I honestly did not expect you guys to review this song seeing as it just dropped this morning. Love it though!!!!

[@VinAndSori]

Boom!

[@codychristopher3668]

VinAnd Sori still love that you guys are trying to do this even without lyrics. Still love the video!!

[@redskinmask]

Vinandsori welcome to hell by Venom.

[@6easton3wallace6]

VinAnd Sori Lyrics: There’s serpent coiling around my neck The adoring crescent moon in blazing night The holy river Ganga flowing through my muddled hair In the ancient times before I learned ov who I am If I am a missing link between the pig and the divine I shall cast the pearls before the swine I am no good shepherd on an ox But a solitude ov the loneliest star Like a 1000 shrines subsumed into the void Like a dead space in between the suns Is a God to live in a dog? No! But the highest are of us Is a God to live in a dog? No! But the highest are of us Elohim ([children:] Elohim!) I shall not forgive! Adonai ([children:] Adonai!) I shall not forgive! Living God ([children:] Living God!) I shall not the forgive! Jesus Christ ([children:] Jesus Christ!) I forgive thee not!

[@magrudergrinder23]

You were on point with "Nergal being a voice of those rejected by the church" thing. Behemoth was one of the first metal bands I started listening to after leaving the church and claiming atheism.

[@Opranius]

Comment from the official video: "For those of you disparaging the title, it refers to a quotation from Crowley's Book of the Law, which is again quoted in full by the children later in the song: "Is a God to live in a dog? No! but the highest are of us." Thelema has always been an important part of Behemoth's lyrical themes."

[@Caleb-il7om]

The ranting about the song title is the most annoying thing going on in the comments across the internet.

[@VinAndSori]

Agree

[@Caleb-il7om]

I think I know why - people don't want their music to sound trivial and expect more from a band like Behemoth. Maybe they should've waited until we understood the lyrics...which surprise surprise, it does have a deeper meaning than just God backwards.

[@kengillespie7797]

Finally, someone points out the key to understanding this song!

[@ourobori1530]

The argument over the title has entertained me no end. Full of kvlt black metal fans wearing symbols they have no understanding of so when Behemoth have a song centralised around a phrase within the liber al vel legis, they fall over themselves to take the piss.

[@thecrimsonweasel1973]

So, Nergal (vocals & rhythm guitar) shouted you both out on his Instagram (Nergal69). You should go have a look. He said some nice things.

[@NoDrugsKids]

What did he said? PLEASE TELL ME (please*-*)

[@thecrimsonweasel1973]

Steve Samurai go look lol, Nergal69 is his tag.

[@seelenwinter6662]

who interest what a third class musican said...? temple of the dog for example was 28 years faster than he... ok... some need longer to understand simple things and some longer than longer...

[@AmericanThunder]

@@seelenwinter6662 Are you a 1st class musician?

[@randallwellborn1046]

I find this discussion very interesting. I was molested by a member of the church from age 5, til my 9th birthday, when I finally found the courage to speak up. It was what turned me against religion. But my views have since evolved, to realize the fault laid not in "god", but in the actions of man. Thanks for doing behemoth, I love them. Love you guy's! P.s. I cried laughing at sori, for her moses smashing the commandments impersonation. 😂

[@LokiTricksterG]

Sorry that happened to you.

[@randallwellborn1046]

@LokiTricksterG it's okay. It made me a more protective and empathetic person as I grew up. Thank you for saying.

[@BlasphemousMusic]

Hey, I posted on your FB page, I hope you see this. Adam Nergal Darski reposted your video!!!!! NERGAL!

[@seelenwinter6662]

uhhh... god-dog... wow... so new... temple of the dog knew that 1990... so, why should an answer from darski something special...

[@terran236]

@@seelenwinter6662 you repeat yourself too much. No one cares about your negative opinion.

[@85RJames]

I'm an atheist but I enjoy and respect you both for your listening and having a level headed view on the subjects

[@AnfalasHerdsman]

Vin you are so smart, you catch the ideas, hints and signs so quickly and make up the puzzle in a blinck of an eye. Always amazing to see that!

[@Soviet_Saguaro]

You’re right in saying Nergal is a good person. He is a very intelligent and talented individual. He loves children too :)

[@septimus381]

Sori: "Is that supposed to be Michelangelo in that golden suit?" Vin: "No, the archangel Michael." *Facepalm*

[@jamesrodolfo8068]

Your Behemoth reactions are the best on the channel and im not super religious so these videos always teaches me a lesson in Christianity thanks Vin and Sori :)

[@stu_mow]

James Rodolfo They need to do a Tremonti song

[@jamesrodolfo8068]

Hell yeah what song would you recommend??

[@stu_mow]

I’ve been pushing for A Dying Machine cause it has that conversation between the human and the android but idk there are so many good ones which do you think would blow them away?

[@jamesrodolfo8068]

Hmm musically or lyric wise???

[@stu_mow]

James Rodolfo I guess either or

[@ToxicDover]

I'm only 11 minutes into the video, but in case you guys haven't found lyrics yet... There's serpent coiling around my neck The adoring crescent moon in blazing night The holy river Ganga flowing through my muddled hair In the ancient times before I learned ov who I am If I am a missing link between the pig and the divine I shall cast the pearls before the swine I am no good shepherd on an ox But a solitude ov the loneliest star Like a 1000 shrines subsumed into the void Like a dead space in between the suns Is a God to live in a dog? No! But the highest are of us Is a God to live in a dog? No! But the highest are of us Elohim ([children:] Elohim!) I shall not forgive! Adonai ([children:] Adonai!) I shall not forgive! Living God ([children:] Living God!) I shall not the forgive! Jesus Christ ([children:] Jesus Christ!) I forgive thee not!

[@noaz2521]

Ben Akers thank u mate

[@seelenwinter6662]

google god - dog... tatatatata... lyrics... after 2 seconds...

[@spinedogfog581]

Behemoth is wicked live, very powerful.

[@brandontadday6288]

I scored a pick from Nergal when I saw them last year in Brisbane with Slayer. Was an amazing experience to see them live!

[@andrewrotondo8930]

Hail Satan!

[@moviemaniac1838]

I have never been to this channel before but I was extremely pleasantly surprised by how thoughtful and understanding it was. I guess I guess those lame, "Kids React" videos in my head so I was expecting this video to be a lot more obvious and surface, while expecting myself to Hate Watch it but it was a great video. Thumbs up from me! =)

[@StuTheSoftwareAnalyst]

AWESOME... Now Wolves in the Throne Room- I Will Lay Down my Bones Amongst the Rocks and Roots!

[@SuperFalsehope]

They're touring with Behemoth in the USA fyi!

[@StuTheSoftwareAnalyst]

I know man! Got those tix as soon as they were presale lol. Never bought a concert ticket so fast in my life

[@BSoern]

the behemoth concert yesterday was really nice .. it's really cool to see them live (even though i had to watch it from home) .. and the interview shown afterwards with nergal was cool aswell .. the questions were stupid but the answers great .. and i would really wish for you to get an interview with him ... it would be awesome ... btw .. great reaction as always

[@adamh6094]

I wish I were there. I went. To Wacken 14 and 16. It’s a long way from Australia....

[@CM-eh4lz]

They are brilliant live, to be fair. 😊

[@BSoern]

It definitly is a long way from australia .. but it's damn hot in germany since a few weeks already .. about 30-40°C every day .. very unusual for germany .. i went to wacken 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012 .. didn't made it there since then ..

[@Alucard9853]

Tristania- My lost lenore Anorexia Nervosa - Stabat Mater Dolorosa,Divine White Light Of A Cumming Decadence,Antinferno Alcest- écailles de lune pt1,pt2 Agalloch- in the shadow of our pale companion Bathory- one rode to asa bay Cradle of Filth- Bathory Aria

[@Foodie_goodie96]

Rodolfo Pereira anorexia nervosa - chatiment de la rose, anorexia nervoasa - mother anorexia

[@NemesisNZ]

Nice selection.

[@parsa8941]

Alcest is life

[@CMHeartagram]

Personally for Tristania I'd go with cease to exist first

[@CM-eh4lz]

It's another great song from Behemoth. What I love is the fact that you both acknowledge a clear distinction between faith and morals, and that someone like Nergal can ultimately be a good person because of that distinction. I have so much more respect for Behemoth as a result of your reactions, and FYI, you made me pick up a King James, which I haven't done for about twenty years. I want to learn more. Thanks for that. You're really taking me on a journey. 😊

[@andrewmcgaughey931]

Nergal has a book confessions of a heretic also he’s a chill nice guy in person while his music has strong messages he’s very laid back I met him at slayers final tour also if you want something a bit interesting the group me and that man is almost a rock/country type of satanic music with Adam nergal darski as the singer I think your best first would be “cross my heart and hope to die”

[@scottsmith1349]

I been trying to get them due a reaction to Me and That Man I for months.

[@Archangel-Anonymous]

I'm not real Not real i was gonna suggest the same

[@andrewmcgaughey931]

Elias Gorgees yeah nergal posted an Instagram post giving props for this video actually too if you look for him on Instagram you’ll see it just something cool I don’t think they’ve even noticed been trying to tell them

[@bceditor101]

I love Me and that Man. It was nice to see Nergal perform another style of music, and might I add he executes it very well.

[@supersaiyandeathmetalgod]

Whether you're religious or not, you can't deny that it is a fascinating topic. And one of the things I love about this channel is how open minded it is about metal, and I learn something about Christianity and other religions from a different perspective. You guys are awesome, keep up the great work! And I can hardly wait for you guys to react to the whole new album from Behemoth! PS, can hardly wait to meet them again in November.

[@mightyears8578]

Septicflesh - Portrait of a headless man (official video) Septicflesh - Vampire from Nazareth Septicflesh - Prometheus Septicflesh - Anubis Septicflesh - Virtues of the beast Septicflesh - Martyr Septicflesh - Sangreal Septicflesh - Pyramid god

[@krisdaschwab912]

Why not Communion?

[@Shaggy-lu6dz]

Agreed 100%.

[@zarik5731]

Anubiiiiiiiiiiis

[@slick571]

Sunlight moonlight 😘

[@emptee6581]

So, pretty much anything Septicflesh? Lol, I can dig it!

[@1Tornadoofsouls1]

Being an agnosticist and a Behemoth fan I was really amazed by how open minded you two guys are, nice video

[@pauljacobi340]

Nergal's own comments/reaction to Vin & Sori's video. You can find it on this Instagram page, "Nergal69" nergal69Well... the quote “I wouldn’t mind my kids hanging out with Nergal rather than some random priest” wins internet!😂🤪 But on a serious note... I do appreciate how these two are analytic bout that song, how deep they go into it trying to understand what I mean. They probably pay more attention to what I say that some of our fans who just process EVERYTHING with no reflection. Then, I’ve said that before: I do NOT bash intelligent ppl... I ally with ALL the intelligent ppl despite their political, religious views... sexual preferences, skin color and so on... I NEVER make these artificial limitations just coz someone has a different view on life. Having these ppl around will actually help u to learn about YOURSELF and the understand the world better. The key word to live relatively happy life is BALANCE my dear followers. And it means to co-exist with other species... Amen.

[@kaptenbear1395]

The best part about this song; Calling God a Dog is an insult to Dogs.

[@Agent47316]

Damn right

[@9hk38f]

I love that you realize your kid would be safe with Nergal, but not a random priest. Props for being an open minded, non judgemental Christian.

[@straw994]

Nergal is a smart, well read guy. Of course extremaly controversial. As atheist I don't agree with lots of stuff he is saying, but he is very important and well known persona in black/death metal community. In Poland most people (I am Poliish too) claim that he is just crazy stupid satanist looking for an attention and a reason to argue with everybody. Mostly they are older, not really open minded Christians, for whom this kind of controversy is just unbeareable heresy and profanity that only makes people mad and sickening . In their minds this kind of music/perfomance should be banned and Nergal himself should be burnt in hell. Believe, I heard this many times! That is Nergal from the public opinion. I am not saying he is always right or he is a role model, but many people do not appreciate his influences he brought into the black/death metal. That is why Behemoth is better known in other countres, US for example. PS: Poland has a lot amazing underrated metal/rock bands which by many people have not heard about. I'd like you just, as example, check the band Materia. Especially the song "B-17". It would be great if you review it on the channel! Keep it up guys!

[@bekartdiaba7055]

As a person from Poland i can confirm

[@Skanderbeg99]

For some reason I cannot fall asleep tonight, something has been bugging me. Maybe my consciousness knew you two had uploaded a Behemoth reaction haha. Can’t wait for the full lyric breakdown

[@whatsunderisabove]

same

[@rgaraymd]

Hahaha I was waiting for it too

[@ExRock8]

Arber Avdija wow we are a bunch

[@Jay_Dub22]

[These are the lyrics to the last few lines of the song only] Elohim (children: Elohim!) I shall not forgive! Adonai (children: Adonai!) I shall not forgive! Living God (children:Living God!) I shall not the forgive! Jesus Christ (children: Jesus Christ!) I forgive thee not!

[@blairmitchell7419]

Is this the start of behemoth week? Please? say yes!

[@ThomasShatter]

DO WANT!

[@Kaiser86]

I'm not religious at all, and I'm from another country that is incredibly Catholic (Malta), and I'm super impressed by this video. So beautifully discussed. Fastest I've ever subscribed to a channel.

[@rabidmonkeypox]

Behemoth is such a raw, unwavering talent

[@Bmetalful]

To me they've always sounded like they just play very simple things very quickly. I suppose there is some talent there in solos and stuff, but usually it's just the same kinda blastbeat in every song with the over the top vocals that get stale really fast. Just my snobbish opinion though.

[@thomasal6347]

Bmetalful Not really, actually Nergal has a big fame for being one of the best guitar players on extreme metal. It's not easy to appreciate it, but if you listen carefully, it's very complex and has a great essence.

[@SoCalDan530]

Entertaining? No. Boring? Yes. Just my opinion also

[@thomasal6347]

cdupright I respect your opinion. In mine, I love them, and they are one of my favorite bands. Absolutely going to buy this record

[@SoCalDan530]

All due respect to you too. Thank you.

[@kheidal]

Don't have time for a long comment, but just wanted to comment the part about you trusting Nergal (Adam) with your kids.. and he is actually really nice "out of character" and he loves kids and animals. Many find this surprising, but just follow him on social media and you'll learn to know the man. Met him once years ago after a gig (and Orion), and man.. those two were just super cool and nice guys. Not sure if he knows about you two yet tho, or he haven't gotten in touch due to being busy with touring and other work stuff. Hope you'll be able to have a chat with him tho! The flayed one is Orion (bassist), and Inferno (drummer, also one of the best.. along with Frost) is briefly seen too in the start. Keep being awesome and making great videos!

[@willradman6736]

Dying Fetus- from womb to waste

[@JayBurrd]

Will Radman 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@ymmm6346]

my first dying fetus song, amazing!

[@boranyalcin6967]

I've sent them a message on facebook requesting this exact song months ago when they first started all these. They haven't even replied back. I guess it's the name of the band and song. It's a really good song lyrics and music wise, but I'm not sure if they will do react to that ever.

[@livingdeadty]

Vin, the band you referenced at the beginning is As Cities Burn. "Son, I Loved You At Your Darkest" was their debut record and it's a masterpiece for their genre

[@ashenone6166]

I will.....Never....Stop requesting. Carach angren - the funerary dirge of a violinist🤘

[@magaligrandjean9912]

Drew Casling4321 agreed. This song is a masterpiece.

[@adead9640]

I just saw this. Don't stop requesting. I sure won't.

[@TheHauntingRequiem]

Lyrics There's serpent coiling around my neck The adoring crescent moon in blazing night The holy river Ganga flowing through my muddled hair In the ancient times before I learned ov who I am If I am a missing link between the pig and the divine I shall cast the pearls before the swine I am no good shepherd on an ox But a solitude ov the loneliest star Like a 1000 shrines subsumed into the void Like a dead space in between the suns Is a God to live in a dog? No! But the highest are of us Is a God to live in a dog? No! But the highest are of us Elohim ([children:] Elohim!) I shall not forgive! Adonai ([children:] Adonai!) I shall not forgive! Living God ([children:] Living God!) I shall not the forgive! Jesus Christ ([children:] Jesus Christ!) I forgive thee not!

[@kinggoopla7346]

Did Behemoth barrow Papa Emeritus' hat?

[@VinAndSori]

Hahahaha !!

[@kinggoopla7346]

I was just reminded of this twitter.com/thebandghost/status/993711206971072512?lang=en

[@metal4life87]

It’s Eastern Orthodox Church .....

[@HardKore5250]

Who is that?

[@kinggoopla7346]

He's the persona the front man from Ghost uses or used. Since he goes by Cardinal Copia now.

[@JJ_957]

Super hyped for their new album! Maybe you guys could review it when it's released in October, it would be really interesting Can't wait for that lyric breakdown tomorrow

[@davidmachado11]

Iron Maiden - Rime Of The Ancient Mariner [Flight 666 DVD]

[@seanegglesden5702]

UP THE IRONS!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@FantasticDimensions]

Yep, I'm glad I just subscribed. If anybody else posted a 45m reaction video to a 5m song, there's no way I'd watch it... but your commentary is so respectful AND respectable, I have to take my hat off to you. Respect from this borderline Atheist/Pagan!

[@MrMurrdeath]

Avatar - Hail the Apocalypse(or anything else they have out)

[@71S38]

ACTUALLY, the live @ Wacken is insane

[@MrMurrdeath]

indeed, probably one of the best live bands ive ever seen

[@alexward9]

I saw Avatar at a festival a couple years ago and have been a fan since.

[@Pantsdownbrown]

Catholic here, practicing and actively studying theology, and I've got to agree with you, I'd trust Nergal over most priests around my kids.

[@Longhauler85]

Definitely enjoyed this reaction. I love the song, and I could care less about the song title. Can't wait for their album to come out.

[@pavlinahavlikova1635]

Hello from central Europe :) I rarely comment any videos, but in this case I really feel an urge to do it. I must admit that as a an atheist and Behemoth fan I expected something completely different. I expected hate, abhorrence, opposition. Instead I’m impressed to see two intelligent, open minded, loving people. The second mindblowing moment was Nergal’s reaction to this video. You three definitely should make an interview. Thank you, Pav.

[@dissonantpulse]

Dogs are cute. God Not.

[@HardKore5250]

emperor81 haha do you think thats why he used that title or for another reason?

[@HardKore5250]

Religions are based on emotions.

[@HardKore5250]

I heard the jews during the holocaust were writing on the wall before they were about to die if there is a god please forgive me.

[@dennisvanopstal7360]

David Heller a jew wrote : " if there is a god he has to pray for my forgiveness. "

[@gerhard.seebauer]

cringe

[@2590457]

Nergal published in his instagram acount when they were recording the voices with the kids. It was actually really nice. And the description of the publication was really uplifting. You should check it out

[@fernsynergy8261]

Love the religious hook on your title. Time to grab the popcorn and watch people argue as usual 😂

[@zachkallas202]

you guys really go into the message of things, respect! +1 subscriber. Thank you for your understanding, explanation, and evaluation of things that are completely against your beliefs. You guys are truly essential to the growth of human cooperation with each other in my opinion

[@JoshFryer]

As Cities Burn was who released Son I loved You At Your Darkest. Pretty good record too!

[@VinAndSori]

Yes!!!!!

[@JustinGoldsmith]

I searched immediately for this comment. Good on you, Josh.

[@empusa23bis]

The guy being skinned is Saint Bartholomew. The guy being crucified upside down is obviously Saint Peter. The final scene is Judgement, where there are prayers on the right (from the angel's POV) scale and sins on the left scale (often represented as a female figure in paintings. Because the woman is a vessel of sin and stuff like that). The shaven guy in the foreground and the naked lady are awaiting to be judged. The female angelic figure in the background is Gabriel who is fighting over a kneeled soul with the Devil, who is holding the soul by his left hand and can be briefly seen at 3:33. At the same time mark you may clearly see that it is definitely a woman on the Sins scale. The chorus is taken from Aleister Crowley's The Book of the Law,: "These are dead, these fellows; they feel not. We are not for the poor and sad: the lords of the earth are our kinsfolk. Is a God to live in a dog? No! but the highest are of us. They shall rejoice, our chosen: who sorroweth is not of us.". Seriously, you should read it, if you want to understand where Behemoth's ideas and a large part of poetics come from.

[@oldboy81]

Old Man's Child - Felonies of the Christian Art

[@borna1231]

Hohoho, yes! Maybe it should be pointed out to Vin and Sori that Old Man´s child is the solo project from Dimmu Borgirs´ guitarist Galder? That could get their attention. And even though OMC is not nearly as popular as some other bands you guys are reviewing, it is certainly one of the best and unique black metal bands around.

[@alexward9]

I brought up Galder in their reaction to Kings of the Carnival Creation. We just need to bring it up more. :) Hopefully they'll react to OMC.

[@danoconnell4485]

Ive been asking for that song for months...and Galder was doing old mans child well before joining dimmu

[@KrykexRaptor]

A band I think would be really interesting to have you discuss and react to is Terra Tenebrosa, especially their video for "Where Shadows Have Teeth" (their last album is the only one with available lyrics). They're an experimental/Avant-gard metal band from Sweden whose songs explore the dark side of dreams and the human psyque. The singer wears a mask that represents the Cuckoo, an entity he says has appeared to him throughout his life acting either as a good or bad influence/guide.

[@DzikiWaclaw]

First of all I just want to say you guys are awesome! Maybe if polish Church was filled with open minded people like you and not just blind fanatics I would still be a part of it because no matter what I respect christianity as some form of culturall foundation for Poland and Europe overall. But I just had enough of the stuff that you are talking about - pedophilia, close mindedness, etc. And I think that this song is about all the wrongdoings of the Catholic Church and as a polish person I think I can understand the symbolism of the video more clearly than you guys simply because I have seen the complete hypocrisy of the catholic priests. They drive stupidly expensive cars yet preach about how you should live a modest life and stuff like that. The song is probably from the perspective of a person who sees what Church has become and cannot accept it anymore - hence this whole "I cannot forgive". The person can't forgive the God that he allowes for all that to be happening. The guy on the throne is pope and he just silently watches everything that happens and does nothing about it. The priest figure that stands behind the children is probably a child molester. Breaking of the stone tablets means that Church itself doesn't abide by the ten commandments. In the scene with scales notice how the man is heavier than woman - I think it means that his sins are way worse than those commited by a woman yet the angel still chooses to stab her and Church was opressing women for centuries. I don't really like this whole crucifiction scene with Nergal on the cross. He probably means that the Church in Poland is after him and all that but it's kinda cringy. Also I have no idea what is the title of the song supposed to mean, I know it's an inversion and it's important in satanism and black arts and stuff but it's also kinda cringy. Well anyway that was my insight and perspective. Again you guys are awesome and keep those videos coming. Also sorry for bad english.

[@dennisvanopstal7360]

Wild Willy i think you are spot on

[@nicknack202000]

Christians with a smart and common sense point of view. Love it.

[@undertakerpunk]

Me And That Man - Cross My Heart And Hope To Die

[@apanapandottir205]

“If there is a God, He will have to beg my forgiveness.” - A phrase that was carved on the walls of a concentration camp cell during WWII by a Jewish prisoner.

[@ayeewtasko2601]

Opeth - Bleak!!

[@Opranius]

More OPETH!

[@amjan]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ScreamBloodyGore145]

or drapery falls!

[@kacpergarbiec4174]

Literally any opeth from Orchid all the way up to Watershed would be great.

[@davidpeebles1858]

I know it's been said already, but you'll be pleased to know that Nergal shouted you guys out! It's a really good post about how he really appreciates the two of you.

[@davidpeebles1858]

Just wanted to add a few things to my original comment. I think this is really incredible. As a fan of both you guys and Behemoth, seeing Nergal shout you two out really got me hyped up. Behemoth is about to go on a North American tour. I wouldn't be surprised if there was at least 1 fan at each stop that asks Nergal about doing an interview with you guys. I really believe that you'd be able to score an interview with him soon, and I really believe it would be a fun and intelligent interview. I'm looking forward to this! Always love watching your videos!

[@FinGamer181]

Anaal Nathrakh - Hold Your Children Close And Pray For Oblivion

[@BlackHermit]

"Is a God to live in a dog? No! but the highest are of us." This line is taken from Liber AL II,19.

[@heldertiago124]

*Opeth - Moonlapse Vertigo* *Burzum - Glemselens Elv* For some melodic, emotional, mysterious, depressive, nostalgic music.

[@florisbiezeman3800]

Hélder Tiago Glemselens Elv, true masterpiece👌

[@fhuk8221]

I was looking for the uncensored version thanks - I wish all Christians thought like you, in a sense you see God as he is written and not portrayed by the church or the ravings of an evangelist. Really good and thought provoking video

[@Bryce-xj9ye]

Avatar - Bloody Angel!!!!

[@MrScarcejason911]

Bryce or any Avatar

[@vicm9971]

Bloody Angel is a goooooooood one.

[@seanegglesden5702]

At this point ill take ANY! Avatar song/Video also.. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@adamkolacek8240]

Yea.. I would love Paint Me Red too, but Bloody Angel should definitely be first. Hype it up fellas!!! The likes won´t be given by themselves!!! Roooooow!!!

[@killamanjaro5105]

this is the first time I have seen you guys. Let me tell you...its a breathe of fresh air listening to you. I am not in anyway a god fearing person....but I sit hear and listen to how knowledgeable and open minded you are about all of this and it feels good to find religious people who have respect for more than just people who follow the same deity.

[@lucasmcreaken4324]

Even as a satanist, I thoroughly enjoy hearing your breakdowns of such deep and inspirational music to myself. Nergal is one of my favorite people I've never met. I wish one day to be able to speak with him because many of his views are similar or the exact same as mine. If you have questions youd like to ask a satanist, feel free to ask how to contact me because I would love to have healthy conversations and debates with you. No harm or rude intentions meant. I just enjoy speaking to people who use their brains, while I disagree with your beliefs, I respect that you are quite unbiased with your dissections of things you may not agree with. You seem like good people. Thank you for your time making this video and hope to hear from you both.

[@kestutisaliukonis8543]

Who satanist in Nordh Korean life , in newer religion in life Gulag .

[@walopes]

As a Christian who loves extreme metal, your review about this song is perfect, outstanding, love it! Thanks for sharing it with us :D

[@b.c.gaming3942]

You guys have to check out Enslaved. Great stuff. or Mystifier - Death of an Immortal! Always enjoy your reactions, btw.

[@franlovelsimic8421]

B.C. Gaming Enslaved are the greatest so I def back this up!

[@tommygibson9515]

B.C. Gaming really enjoy the album blodhem

[@metaldetector3855]

Definitely Enslaved! Something off the RIITIIR album would be great 👌🏼

[@adead9640]

Enslaved is a must!

[@bceditor101]

You’re reaction was spot on! Like someone else said, I love how you separated Nergal and Adam Darski. I don’t really consider myself Christian, even though I was born again, but I have the utmost respect and admiration for Adam Darski. From my perspective, he seems more kind hearted and true than a lot of the people that go to church.

[@Smithysmithin]

Draconian - The Morningstar.

[@SoCalDan530]

Loved it. I checked them out.

[@Smithysmithin]

I'm glad! Check out everything! They are, in my opinion, the best doom metal band there is. Such a fine mix of beautiful clean female vocals, with dark gritty male harsh vocals, the best soaring melodies, and the lyrical structure and writing is the best I've ever listened to. They tell a story perfectly, and each different, but just as well written as the last!

[@LandOfTil]

This will happen. It must happen.

[@jamessantos9861]

Also, I like your videos and how you keep your minds open. You both have well thought out responses and opinions. I’ve subscribed and will keep watching.

[@Frogemoth]

GOD = DOG LYRICS There's a serpent coiling around my neck The adoring crescent moon in blazing night The holy river Ganga flowing through my muddled hair In the ancient times before I learned ov who I am If I am a missing link between the pig and the divine I shall cast the pearls before the swine I am no good shepherd on an ox But a solitude ov the loneliest star Like a 1000 shrines subsumed into the void Like a dead space in between the suns Is a God to live in a dog? No! But the highest are of us Is a God to live in a dog? No! But the highest are of us Elohim ([children:] Elohim!) I shall not forgive! Adonai ([children:] Adonai!) I shall not forgive! Living God ([children:] Living God!) I shall not the forgive! Jesus Christ ([children:] Jesus Christ!) I forgive thee not!

[@devinharwood6010]

You guys always have so much good stuff to say. Thank you for consistently presenting your thoughts without personal bias and addressing all sides.

[@WalkenDead]

Corrosion of Conformity - Clean My Wounds

[@danielgillman6879]

Incase anyone was wondering, Son, I Loved You At Your Darkest is an album by As Cities Burn ;)

[@peeweewallabowski7084]

Helloween Keeper of the seven keys! 😁😁😁😁😁

[@JayBurrd]

Pontus Wallberg Part II

[@seanegglesden5702]

Victim of Fate!! 🎃🎃🤘🏻

[@bogallach9389]

Awesome video! I love how you are committed to understand every song. Your insight is realy amazing sometimes. I would be happy to see some Deafheaven reaction

[@raphaelleclair2688]

What are your thoughts on quantum physics implications on the nature of of reality and the relation between metal and philosophical thoughts like Nietzsche, Kant, Heidegger etc... and also the father of the "Copenhague interpretation" Mr.Bohr

[@VinAndSori]

Good question

[@krzysztofkrolikowski]

I'm afraid catholic church's only expectation is that you will obey, pay a money and don't ask difficult controversial questions. Poland's legal system has a rules against offending religious feelings. That's why Nergal was pursued for so many times. In Poland black/death metal isn't officialy banned.... but. Last Marduk's show has to be cancelled because of some strange technical problems (someone stole a piece of water pipe and a water meter), police, firemans and officials went to that club, and after whole bunch of official issues, show was cancelled. Thief was never caught :) There are more examples. All of these are inspired by people who are devouted to religion. So, there are many means - even not necesarry lawful, but widely accepted - to stop this kind of bands who are playing this type of music. Cheers VinAnd Sori. It's always a pleasure to watch your interpretations :) Greetings from sunny Poland! :)

[@reguhuh648]

Spirit Crusher - Death

[@thenoobdestroyer100]

I cannot wait to see them in January they are going to be incredible one of the most interesting and lyrically amazing bands I’ve heard for a long time becoming a massive fan of them now thank you very much for this vid guys

[@jarmake1923]

Porcupine Tree's Anesthetize (live in tilburg) would be a great! It would be a fresh breath of wind amongst all this blackmetal. ;)

[@voiceovquayin]

There's serpent coiling around my neck The adoming crescent moon in blazing night The holy river Ganga flowing through my mudded hair In the acient times before I learned ov who I am If I am a missing link between the pig and the divine I shall cast the pearls before the swine I am no good shepherd on an ox But a solitude ov the loneliest star Like a 1000 shrines subsumed into the void Like a dead space in between the suns "Is a God to live in a dog? No! But the highest are of us" Elohim (children: Elohim!) I shall not forgive! Adonai (children: Adonai!) I shall not forgive! Living God (children:Living God!) I shall not the forgive! Jesus Christ (children: Jesus Christ!) I forgive thee not!

[@jutarojj3460]

NERGAL(frontman) commented on this video on Instagram

[@seelenwinter6662]

and...? you are number 1000 who wrote that uninteresting fact...

[@silverkyrie4714]

I'm actually glad there was no lyrics yet, because instead it led to you breaking down the video itself and all the imagery and symbolism in it which was just as much if not more fascinating than a lyrical breakdown. Maybe you should react to videos themselves more often as well.

[@vicenteente]

Mercyful fate- melissa or come to the sabbath!

[@therandomusarneim5678]

Behemoth often write lyrics with the help of a poet and occultist called Azarewicz. They did so with Ora Pro Nobis Lucifer and O Father. I wonder whether this is the case with this song as well.

[@scottkrug8664]

You guys should deff do the title song the Satanist to the album obviously called the Satanist... Its a very profound song lyrically.. And a fav.. Just overall interesting for topic. You have to acually know what your talking about to write a song like that.. Haha..

[@ryanredden3745]

Scott Krug Messe Noire would be brilliant

[@scottkrug8664]

Yes .. Actually without contrary to the song "the Satanist" ... This is almost the same type of message although the satanist is describing the world through a Satanists perspective in abouts of ostracism and feeling apart from everything worldly and heavenly (the cosmos)...for his love of satan is the highest fulfillment and achievement, done with life on earth, even bored with the cosmos, the universe has never been enough.. ;) Like messe noir but not professing heed of just the commitments of being a Satanist.. Make sense?

[@vincentwilson1829]

Lyrics here- There's serpent coiling around my neck The adoring crescent moon in blazing night The holy river Ganga flowing through my muddled hair In the ancient times before I learned ov who I am If I am a missing link between the pig and the divine I shall cast the pearls before the swine I am no good shepherd on an ox But a solitude ov the loneliest star Like a 1000 shrines subsumed into the void Like a dead space in between the suns Is a God to live in a dog? No! But the highest are of us Is a God to live in a dog? No! But the highest are of us Elohim ([children:] Elohim!) I shall not forgive! Adonai ([children:] Adonai!) I shall not forgive! Living God ([children:] Living God!) I shall not the forgive! Jesus Christ ([children:] Jesus Christ!) I forgive thee not

[@frankno2888]

SATYRICON- MOTHER NORTH LIVE AT THE OPERA

[@Mythago1971]

And light keeps on shutting down. Your room knows you're getting darker. Nergal loves your room like his metal: black.

[@MarkBuckle]

I think the scales and the people are representative of the garden and adam and eve, the dawn of humanity and all that 😉

[@VinAndSori]

You’re right !

[@MarkBuckle]

Nergal out of corpsepaint being crucified (his Christ consciousness) and later being presented upside down with the Satan, Lucifer figure at his head comforting him is interesting too :) The part where he has no eyes and is holding the commandments is a call back to an earlier video "messe noir" if you look at the background, hes in Hell/Sheol :)

[@MarkBuckle]

Also the Album title is a direct, though sacrilegious reference to Romans 5:8

[@jesse23chndlr]

that's one of the songs on the album 5:8

[@MarkBuckle]

jesse23chndlr I Loved You at Your Darkest Tracklisting 1. Solve 2. Wolves ov Siberia 3. God = Dog 4. Ecclesia Diabolica Catholica 5. Bartzabel 6. If Crucifixion Was Not Enough... 7. Angelvs XIII 8. Sabbath Mater 9. Havohej Pantocrator 10. Rom 5:8 11. We Are the Next 1000 Years 12. Coagvla Here are the rest :)

[@Divuar]

This is the most amazing video of yours, guys! Thanks you for a great analyzis of the video and for referencing to the original. Very educational!

[@zombie8068]

You need to review (Dark Funeral - My Funeral) its a powerful video with great lyrics.

[@SlavesBCband]

As Cities Burn "Son, I Loved You at Your Darkest" was a great album. This video/album title made me go back and listen to it for the first time in a while.

[@666secondsoffire8]

Immaculate misconceptions-motionless in white

[@williamyancey8726]

Can’t stop watching. Y’all are awesome. Best thing I’ve seen about real believers.