Next
week, Metal Blade Records will unleash Behemoth: Devil's Conquistadors. A definitive
BEHEMOTH biography penned by
Łukasz Dunaj, the stunning 490-page, hardcover tome takes an in-depth look at
the history of the events that materially influenced the band, their music,
their ultimate rise to the upper echelon of metal and becoming a household name
in their native homeland of Poland. In addition to the author's narrative, the
book includes quotes and anecdotes from current and former BEHEMOTH members as well as interviews
with Tomas Krajewski, Rob Darken, Graal, Havok, old photos of the band, flyers,
lyric sheets and so much more. In the foreword by Krzysztof Azarewicz (Polish
poet, writer, occultist and longtime lyric co-writer): "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."
In advance of its release, today Revolver Magazine
offers up an exclusive excerpt from the book where vocalist/guitarist Nergal
recounts his early grade and high school years, his increasing interest in
extreme music and his growing skepticism of Catholicism. Check it out at THIS LOCATION.
In
related news, BEHEMOTH is
currently damning stages throughout North America on a mammoth co-headlining
tour with legendary death metal practitioners/labelmates, Cannibal Corpse. The
month-long takeover continues to march its way across the country and will
trample through nearly three-dozen cities upon its conclusion on March 7th in
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Support comes from two of Sweden's finest metal
exports: Aeon and Tribulation. Reports The Dallas Observer of the band's set,
"BEHEMOTH's credo is the
power of the will, and it completely permeates their live show... On a starkly
lit stage filled with cast-iron ritualistic symbols, vocalist and guitarist
Nergal lurched around with the ease of a seasoned performer. He held the
audience in his hand, and his performance alone made it plain why BEHEMOTH's live show is so
renowned."
BEHEMOTH w/ Cannibal Corpse, Aeon, Tribulation
[remaining dates]:
2/20/2015 House Of Blues -Chicago, IL
2/21/2015 Egyptian Room - Indianapolis, IN
2/22/2015 House Of Blues - Cleveland, OH
2/23/2015 St. Andrews Hall - Detroit, MI
2/24/2015 The Phoenix - Toronto, ON
2/25/2015 Metropolis - Montreal, QC
2/27/2015 House of Blues - Boston, MA
2/28/2015 Webster Hall - New York, NY
3/01/2015 Theater Of The Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
3/02/2015 The Fillmore - Silver Spring, MD
3/03/2015 The Fillmore - Charlotte, NC
3/05/2015 Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
3/06/2015 Janus Landing - Tampa, FL
3/07/2015 Revolution - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2/20/2015 House Of Blues -Chicago, IL
2/21/2015 Egyptian Room - Indianapolis, IN
2/22/2015 House Of Blues - Cleveland, OH
2/23/2015 St. Andrews Hall - Detroit, MI
2/24/2015 The Phoenix - Toronto, ON
2/25/2015 Metropolis - Montreal, QC
2/27/2015 House of Blues - Boston, MA
2/28/2015 Webster Hall - New York, NY
3/01/2015 Theater Of The Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
3/02/2015 The Fillmore - Silver Spring, MD
3/03/2015 The Fillmore - Charlotte, NC
3/05/2015 Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
3/06/2015 Janus Landing - Tampa, FL
3/07/2015 Revolution - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Behemoth:
Devil's Conquistadors will be released via Metal
Blade Records on February 24th, 2015.
Preorders
are available now at metalblade.com/behemoth where you'll find a special
bundle option which includes an exclusive shirt available ONLY with the
preorder.
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