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Behemoth - To Release Official Biography


As Behemoth's frontman Nergal prepares to release his autobiography Confessions Of A Heretic in English, the band just announced the release of their official biography on Metal Blade Records. Behemoth: Devil's Conquistadors by Łukasz Dunaj serves as an in depth look at the history of the events that materially influenced the band and a definitive Behemoth biography. If you want to get your hands on this book, you can already pre-order it.

As Dunaj points out in the intro, this isn't "Poland's response to Mötley Crüe's biography The Dirt." Simply put, Behemoth: Devil's Conquistadors is the story of Behemoth, their music, and their rise to the upper echelon of metal and becoming a household name in their native homeland, Poland.

Behemoth: Devil's Conquistadors is a 490 page, hardcover tome that is being released by Metal Blade Records on February 24th, 2015. The book includes quotes and anecdotes from current and former members that provide context and details in addition to the author's narrative, plus interviews with Tomas Krajewski, Rob Darken, Graal, Havok, and more. The artistically presented pages are splattered with old photos of the band, flyers, lyric sheets, etc. Pre-orders are available now at this location and include a bundle with an exclusive shirt available only with this pre-order.




The passages below are previews of the book.

From the foreword by Krzysztof Azarewicz: "If, as a cultural anthropologist, I were to point to a single cosmic force which Behemoth's music expresses, I would name it not Satan but Dionysus. A deity that represents not only the intoxicating influence of cosmic energies and earthly benefits, but also their benevolent healing properties. A deity of strength and pride. A deity of creative might."

Nergal discusses the acquisition of his first electric guitar: "The first communion was a very important moment for me. I know this sounds ridiculous, but it's true. Of course, not as a religion experience - I didn't understand anything and couldn't care less. Same as all the other kids. We all stood there with our votive candles and waited for one thing. Cash. The first communion must be one moment when you get the most money you're ever going to get as a child. And for this money, I bought myself my first electric guitar. Not a bike, no Legos - a guitar."

Source: metalblade.com
Band profile: Behemoth
Posted: 28.01.2015 by BloodTears


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28.01.2015 - 21:19
Hex_Omega
Gem Seeker
Everything in the name of $atan.
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28.01.2015 - 23:14
Ilham
Giant robot
Why do they act as if they're the Rolling Stones or The Beatles? I mean I love Behemoth, but, come on.
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28.01.2015 - 23:27
AngelofDeth
Cyborg Raptor
Who the fuck cares????
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pewpew.. gotcha
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29.01.2015 - 00:34
Auntie Sahar
Drone Empress
Nergal, plz

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I am the Magician and the Exorcist. I am the axle of the wheel, and the cube in the circle. “Come unto me” is a foolish word: for it is I that go.

~ II. VII
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29.01.2015 - 00:38
garmling
Account deleted
Devil's conquistadors? So they are Satan worshipers from Spain... I love Behemoth, but this is pure commercial pop garbage! Looks like Nergal is becoming more and more another Dani Filth...shame...
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29.01.2015 - 01:10
Electes

Can this band get any more full of themselves?
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29.01.2015 - 02:15
Vombatus
Potorro
Written by Electes on 29.01.2015 at 01:10

Can this band get any more full of themselves?


I'm sure Nergal's forehead is big enough to handle all that ego.
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29.01.2015 - 02:21
Zap
Guest
I'm not interested in the biography of Behemoth, but maybe a short book about Whatshisface's experience with cancer would actually be interesting.
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29.01.2015 - 04:34
Olives

Don't understand this negativity, seems more interesting to me than a Beatles book
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29.01.2015 - 06:33
V01d

Just for this I'm throwing them up on my generic list.
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29.01.2015 - 12:02
toxx
Supreme being
Why all this butthurt? I'd like to read it.
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29.01.2015 - 14:53
s_t_s

Will anyone here dare waste time reading that ? I love the band too but would rather spend time reading "real" books
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31.01.2015 - 03:22
Rapid Fire

Why so much fuss? Biographies are very typical in bands (be metal or not) and often contain interesting and curious stuff. I admit I generally choose another kind of books though, mainly sci-fi.
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Twelve voices were shouting in anger, and they were all alike. The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.
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05.06.2023 - 16:03
It's a pity that I'm just finding out about this now, I must say that the biography of these people impressed me a lot, I'm now writing for college about them and it's very interesting for me as their fan to learn all this about them, thank you! Beside this I try this source https://graduateway.com/essay-type/biography/ They provide insight into their background, influences, and accomplishments, fostering a deeper appreciation for their music. In this way I managed to better understand the biography of this person and in general it is now much clearer to me what it would mean, it got to me so well that I think as a music college student I will do my year paper based on this biography. I am glad that I can use something like this, because now many things are clearer to me and in general I feel much more developed than in the past.

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