Behemoth is a Polish blackened death metal band formed in 1991 known for their extreme music and theatrical live performances that often involve pyrotechnics, elaborate costumes, and an elaborate stage setup.
Behemoth was formed in Gdańsk, Poland, in 1991 by Nergal, Baal, and Les.
Their music evolved from black metal to a more death metal sound with the release of their third album, Satanica, in 1999.
They have faced criticism and controversy due to their use of religious and anti-religious themes in their music and live performances.
Behemoth has released 11 studio albums, with their most recent release being I Loved You at Your Darkest in 2018.
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Behemoth's third album, released in 1999, marked their shift from black metal to a more death metal sound.
Behemoth's ninth album, released in 2014, received critical acclaim and saw the band incorporating more orchestral and atmospheric elements into their music.
Behemoth's eleventh album, released in 2018, saw the band continuing to experiment with symphonic elements and incorporating more clean vocals into their sound.
Behemoth's music is a blend of black metal and death metal with influences from other extreme metal subgenres.
Behemoth's live performances are known for their elaborate stage setup, pyrotechnics, and theatrical costumes, with lead vocalist Nergal often wearing elaborate body paint and wielding a variety of props.
Yes, Behemoth has faced criticism and controversy due to their use of religious and anti-religious themes in their music and live performances.
Behemoth's lyrics often incorporate blasphemous and anti-religious themes, with lead vocalist Nergal stating in interviews that he uses these themes to challenge the notion of religious authority and encourage critical thinking.
Behemoth's most popular album is generally considered to be The Satanist, which received critical acclaim and saw the band incorporating more orchestral and atmospheric elements into their music.