BEHEMOTH · Pandemonic Incantations | DIGIBOOK 2CD

Double CD in classy Digibook with hot foil embossing and 20 pages booklet.

Background information about 'Pandemonic Incantations'

Originally released in 1998, "Pandemonic Incantations" marked a crucial turning point in Behemoth's evolution from their early black metal roots into the more complex, aggressive fusion of black and death metal that would define their later work. With this third full-length, the Polish horde expanded both sonically and thematically, offering a darker, more layered sound while continuing to sharpen their lyrical focus on occultism, anti-dogma, and self-deification. The album showcases Behemoth at their most experimental yet, blending ferocious blast beats with atmospheric passages and incorporating elements that would later become signature aspects of their sound.

This expanded reissue features 7 bonus tracks, including the "Bewitching the Pomerania" EP and rare rough mixes that provide fascinating insight into the band's creative process. The package includes new cover art by Eliran Kantor, paying tribute to the original artwork while reimagining it through a contemporary lens. More than just a nostalgic trip, this reissue stands as a vital piece of extreme metal history, showcasing the moment when Behemoth began their transformation into one of extreme metal's most important acts.

For fans of: Emperor, Mayhem, Morbid Angel, Vader, and Dark Funeral

Track listing

CD 1:

1. Diableria (The Great Introdvction)
2. The Thovsand Plagves I Witness
3. Satan's Sword (I Have Become)
4. In Thy Pandemaeternvm
5. Driven by the Five-Winged Star
6. The Past Is Like a Fvneral
7. The Entrance to the Spheres of Mars
8. With Spell of Inferno
9. Chwała Mordercom Wojciecha (997-1997 dziesięć wieków hańby)

CD 2:

1. With Spell of Inferno (Mefisto)
2. Hidden In A Fog (1997 Version)
3. Sventevith (Storming Near the Baltic) (1997 Version)
4. The Thovsand Plagves I Witness (Rough Mix)
5. Satan's Sword (I Have Become) (Rough Mix)
6. Entrance to the Spheres of Mars (Rough Mix)
7. Driven by the Five-Winged Star (Rough Mix)

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com