Behemoth: Devil's Conquistadors by Lukasz Dunaj serves as the definitive Behemoth biography. This book, officially blessed, or rather damned, by Behemoth, serves as an in depth look at the history of the events that materially influenced the band.

As Dunaj points out in the intro, this isn't "Poland's response to Motley Crue'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 in February 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

metalblade.com/behemoth, and include a bundle with an exclusive shirt available ONLY with this pre-order.

The passages below serve as 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."

Behemoth recently checked in with the following update:

"We are proud to announce the English version of Nergal's book, Confessions Of A Heretic: The Sacred And The Profane - Behemoth And Beyond. The book has its premiere on March 19th and the pre-order launch in our webstore NOW! Only in our store each book will be hand signed by Nergal!! Pre-order here .

The book, originally written in Polish by Adam Nergal Darski, Krzysztof Azarewicz and Piotr Weltrowski, now will be available in English thanks to Mark Eglinton, a bestselling author and ghostwriter. Specialising primarily in memoir and non-fiction, his books include Official Truth: 101 Proof—The Inside Story Of Pantera with bassist Rex Brown, widely acclaimed as one of the most honest music memoirs of recent years.

The book will be issued by Jawbones Press."

 

 

Behemoth recently premiered a new live video for their song "Ora Pro Nobis Lucifer" from their latest album, The Satanist. This marks the first ever official live video for the band. Sparing no expense or artistic integrity, this video was shot by long time Behemoth video collaborators, Grupa 13.

Furthermore, after receiving numerous emails from fans asking the band to release both of their latest EPs on CD, the band have answered. Nergal comments: "We have talked about this for a long time – whether do this or not. Finally, we've decided to make it happen. BUT still in a strict limit to keep this stuff exclusive."

 

 

Cannibal Corpse and Behemoth will join forces beginning on January 28th in New Orleans, LA at the House of Blues. To open the show, two of Sweden's finest metal acts have been enlisted: Aeon and Tribulation.

Go to this location for Behemoth's complete tour schedule.

(Photo - Olga Kuzmenko)