Written by MaiSweettShaadow on 07.02.2014 at 07:58

Written by LascaillesShroud on 07.02.2014 at 06:17

Some of Nergal's best lyrics as well on this one. A perfect score for me after about 20 listens.

Lyrics? all t"he lyrics" in this album are: Satan, Satan, Hell, (rare god name) , satan, illuminati .

Satan and hell appear 6 times each on the lyrics, illuminati not even once. As for god/demons names, the only ones that appear are Akephalos twice and Agathos Daimon once in the last song. After a quick copy paste of the lyrics on Notepad++ and checking the word count, all the things you said combined consist of 1% of the lyrics. If you're gonna criticize something, at least do it for valid reasons

Written by Dark Forever on 08.02.2014 at 17:28

Satan and hell appear 6 times each on the lyrics, illuminati not even once. As for god/demons names, the only ones that appear are Akephalos twice and Agathos Daimon once in the last song. After a quick copy paste of the lyrics on Notepad++ and checking the word count, all the things you said combined consist of 1% of the lyrics. If you're gonna criticize something, at least do it for valid reasons

Is the word count by any chance 666?

Written by Zap on 08.02.2014 at 19:04

Written by Dark Forever on 08.02.2014 at 17:28

Satan and hell appear 6 times each on the lyrics, illuminati not even once. As for god/demons names, the only ones that appear are Akephalos twice and Agathos Daimon once in the last song. After a quick copy paste of the lyrics on Notepad++ and checking the word count, all the things you said combined consist of 1% of the lyrics. If you're gonna criticize something, at least do it for valid reasons

Is the word count by any chance 666?

1346

Written by Dark Forever on 08.02.2014 at 19:09

1346

So close to 1349.

Written by Zap on 08.02.2014 at 19:04

Written by Dark Forever on 08.02.2014 at 17:28

Satan and hell appear 6 times each on the lyrics, illuminati not even once. As for god/demons names, the only ones that appear are Akephalos twice and Agathos Daimon once in the last song. After a quick copy paste of the lyrics on Notepad++ and checking the word count, all the things you said combined consist of 1% of the lyrics. If you're gonna criticize something, at least do it for valid reasons

Is the word count by any chance 666?

I died hahahaha

I was initially unimpressed by the album, but after several more listens I have come to enjoy it quite a bit. It's certainly been a grower.

Written by Chobo_jokeR on 08.02.2014 at 22:05

I was initially unimpressed by the album, but after several more listens I have come to enjoy it quite a bit. It's certainly been a grower.

It's a grower. Now I like it even more than I did initially. the album breathes and lives. It's devoid of that soulless, calculated clinical technicality that permeated The Apostasy and Evangelion. It seems more honest and straightforward.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 08.02.2014 at 12:05

Considering the responses by some of you, it's clear that the lovers are more agressive than the haters.

The album's biggest hindrance on the way to appreciation is the hype. If The Satanist was released by an obscure band from out of nowhere, it'd be hailed as a revelation.

Written by Daniell on 08.02.2014 at 22:25

The album's biggest hindrance on the way to appreciation is the hype. If The Satanist was released by an obscure band from out of nowhere, it'd be hailed as a revelation.

Not by me it wouldn't There's nothing revelatory about this album at all.

Written by Guest on 08.02.2014 at 22:28

Not by me it wouldn't There's nothing revelatory about this album at all.

you know what? I think this is just good music. Forget genres, contexts, expectations, names and ideologies. This album is simply a set of good, memorable songs. Very much unlike what Behemoth has made us grow accustomed to, but great nevertheless.

Written by Daniell on 08.02.2014 at 22:31

you know what? I think this is just good music. Forget genres, contexts, expectations, names and ideologies. This album is simply a set of good, memorable songs. Very much unlike what Behemoth has made us grow accustomed to, but great nevertheless.

I'm glad you think so. To me this is lifeless, soulless drivel, regardless of genres, contexts, expectations, names and ideologies.

Written by Guest on 08.02.2014 at 22:34

I'm glad you think so. To me this is lifeless, soulless drivel, regardless of genres, contexts, expectations, names and ideologies.

As long as your opinion is unbiased, I'm perfectly fine with it.

And this is where the nasty surprise comes when You do think it can't go any better and it is their top ov a mountain,
than their serve us ' The Satanist' an album which i have desired since fantastic ' Evangelion '
and hmm what can i say it is incredible and it will last for long in my hi-fi

Written by Daniell on 08.02.2014 at 22:16

Written by Chobo_jokeR on 08.02.2014 at 22:05

I was initially unimpressed by the album, but after several more listens I have come to enjoy it quite a bit. It's certainly been a grower.

It's a grower. Now I like it even more than I did initially. the album breathes and lives. It's devoid of that soulless, calculated clinical technicality that permeated The Apostasy and Evangelion. It seems more honest and straightforward.

I absolutely 100% agree with those comments. I feel like Nergal gave a pretty good description of the album before it was released. I was expecting just another blast-fest and everything played as fast as possible, but this album has a nice ebb and flow to it. It picks up and slows down. I think he called it "organic" or something along those lines, and I'd agree with that. I've been able to listen to it while at home focusing on just the music, while working and while working out. Depending on which of these activities I'm doing at the time, I've picked up something that I hadn't noticed before in the album. It's not going to be my favourite this year ,I wouldn't think, but it is one hell of a start to it.

I should prolly listen to this.

Written by Boxcar Willy on 09.02.2014 at 01:37
I should prolly listen to this.

Same. It's interesting reading all the different opinions but eventually I'm just gonna have to hear it myself.

Wow, I read someone saying that the lyrics are stupid. Well, expecting something different than the overall trademark of Behemoth is entirely out of the question, but stupid? The only song that really has stupid lyrics is the self titled one. The rest have some of the most inteligent lyrics you could ever find.

Here is an in depth review of lyrical meanings for all songs:

http://www.steelforbrains.com/post/75844795838/behemoth-the-satanist

Now, off to the music, I think that this album represents the identity of Behemoth. It is clear that, unlike other albums where the gang preferred to go all out brutal, this one has some consistency and it is more dynamic. Somebody here called it 'organic' which is a very nice word for this record.

If anything, The Satanist is Behemoth's best, not only because of the concepts behind the lyrics, but musical-wise too. While it is still way too soon to call it the best album of the year, it is a serious contender for that place.

It looks like this album is a "hate it or love it" one, but to be honest I don't know why. This album is not as controversial as some people think. For me its just a typical Behemoth album. They have not changed their style. This is still Blackened Death Metal, a bit more blackish this time, nothing new.

Firmly heading to the Top 200 of All Time list. If this is really that good according to most people then I don't think I'll bother with the rest of the catalog.

Written by Risto on 09.02.2014 at 11:25

Firmly heading to the Top 200 of All Time list. If this is really that good according to most people then I don't think I'll bother with the rest of the catalog.

You'd be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't check out Zos Kia Cultus. Great record that.

Disservice is an understatement... Honestly, who would say "this album is great, I won't bother with the rest of the potentially great catalogue". Huh?

Written by Guest on 06.02.2014 at 16:28

Written by Reality03 on 06.02.2014 at 16:01

Is it really that bad, because you rate it with a 5?

5 = extremely average and mediocre, not "bad". Competent musicianship, understanding of instrumentation and orchestration but almost no quality and memorable songwriting or variation. I imagine that's how Marcel feels about this, because that's certainly how I do.

It's amusing that one of the staff picked up this record and rated it 9 while guys you have rated it extremely average. No no, i'm not heating up the flame and have a fight. I'm totally with you on this.

The Satanist doesn't have anything except of groovy elements in some songs. Groovy elements.

If you comparing with Zos Kia and Satanica, this is worse than Demigod(I found it, well, good).

Written by X-Ray Rod on 09.02.2014 at 13:57

Honestly, who would say "this album is great, I won't bother with the rest of the potentially great catalogue". Huh?

Except this album isn't great Could've worded that post better to be honest.

Written by Cynic Metalhead on 09.02.2014 at 15:56

The Satanist doesn't have anything except of groovy elements in some songs. Groovy elements.

Pretty much the problem here, at least the opening track is interesting.

Written by Risto on 09.02.2014 at 16:03

Written by X-Ray Rod on 09.02.2014 at 13:57

Honestly, who would say "this album is great, I won't bother with the rest of the potentially great catalogue". Huh?

Except this album isn't great

I completely missunderstood your post then. Sorry, but back to the topic: You should really check out Satanica, Thelema and Zos Kia Cultus (the last one being my personal favorite). Easily their best triology of balanced and solid black/death metal.

Been listening to Demigod, The Apostasy and Evangelion again and there's no doubt I think Behemoth is missing something on this new album Will check older releases instead, maybe I'll get that "rage and power" feeling again

Good job feeding the troll everyone. Now let's get back to bitching about how bad this is or jerking off over its brilliance.

I have yet to listen to this album in full but what I have heard from it sounds like their most interesting work since "Demigod."

Finally listened to this (twice) - can't explain the hype, the rating, or the hate. Behemoth's best in over a decade but too inconsistent and mundane at times to be considered a masterpiece.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 10.02.2014 at 09:37

Finally listened to this (twice) - can't explain the hype, the rating, or the hate. Behemoth's best in over a decade but too inconsistent and mundane at times to be considered a masterpiece.

I don't think "hate" is necessarily accurate. Criticism probably just looks like hate when reflected off the deluge of blind-love going on here.

Written by Guest on 10.02.2014 at 13:19

I don't think "hate" is necessarily accurate. Criticism probably just looks like hate when reflected off the deluge of blind-love going on here.

Love can be blind, but criticism can't?