Behemoth

There are multiple artists with the name Behemoth:

1. Behemoth is a Polish blackened death metal band from Gdańsk. Formed in 1991, the band is often credited with helping to shape the Polish extreme metal scene, alongside acts such as Vader, Decapitated, Vesania, and Hate. Initially rooted in traditional black metal, Behemoth later transitioned toward a blackened death metal style. They have released eleven full-length studio albums.

The band's early output consisted of rehearsal tapes such as "Endless Damnation" and demos like "The Return of the Northern Moon" and "...From the Pagan Vastlands" (1993), which marked a step forward in their musical development. These early recordings were released through Pagan Records in Poland and later through Wild Rags in the United States.

Behemoth recorded their second full-length album "Grom" as a trio, during a period when they began performing live in Poland and eventually across Europe. Their third album, "Pandemonic Incantations," was released in 1998 and is often cited as a turning point in their career. Although the album was not widely promoted, it helped solidify their presence in the metal community. That same year, Behemoth signed a two-album deal with Italy's Avantgarde Music, leading to the release of "Satanica," which showcased a more defined blackened death metal sound.

The band experienced lineup changes during this period, with new members Novy (bass) and Havok (guitar) joining. They later signed with the Polish label Mystic and released "Thelema.6." This album featured varied musical influences and was noted for its complex arrangements and technical execution. Behemoth supported the album with appearances at festivals such as Wacken Open Air, With Full Force, Inferno Metal Festival, and Mystic Festival, as well as headlining tours in Europe and Russia.

In 2002, Behemoth recorded "Zos Kia Cultus (Here and Beyond)" at Hendrix Studio, continuing their collaboration with sound engineer Arkadiusz Malczewski. The album was followed by tours in Norway and their first tour of the United States, which began with the New Jersey Metalfest in March 2003. They also joined the Blackest of the Black tour organized by Glenn Danzig and later toured with Six Feet Under, Skinless, and The Black Dahlia Murder.

Their seventh studio album, "Demigod," was released in 2004 and received favorable reviews. It debuted at number 15 on the Polish album charts, and the band released music videos for "Conquer All" and "Slaves Shall Serve." Behemoth continued touring in North America and Europe, sharing stages with bands such as Napalm Death, Moonspell, and Kataklysm.

In 2007, they released their eighth album, "The Apostasy," recorded at Radio Gdańsk. That year, Behemoth performed at Ozzfest as one of the few non-American bands. They also headlined a US tour and continued extensive touring across Europe and North America.

In 2008, they released a live album titled "At the Arena ov Aion – Live Apostasy" and an EP called "Ezkaton," which included a re-recorded track, a new song, cover versions, and live recordings. In August 2009, Behemoth released "Evangelion," which received positive critical reception. --- 2. Behemoth was a Swedish black metal band that released two demo tapes in 1993 and 1994. --- 3. Behemoth was a Swedish heavy metal band that released a 7" single titled "Deathwings" in 1982. --- 4. Behemoth was a Brazilian black metal band active in the early 1990s. They released two demo recordings: "Malignant Ascencion of Sathanas" (1992) and "Satanic Black Temple of Goat" (1993).