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1 Background  





2 Recording and production  





3 Track listing  





4 Credits  



4.1  Personnel  



4.1.1  Behemoth  





4.1.2  Session musicians  





4.1.3  Additional musicians  





4.1.4  Production  





4.1.5  Visual art  







4.2  Studios  







5 Charts  





6 Certifications  





7 Release history  





8 References  














Evangelion (album)






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Evangelion
Studio album by
Released7 August 2009
Recorded16 February – May 2009
StudioRadio Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
Genre
Length41:54
Language
  • English
  • Polish
  • Label
  • Nuclear Blast
  • Mystic Production
  • Victor
  • Demonstealer
  • Producer
  • Wojciech Wiesławski
  • Sławomir Wiesławski
  • Behemoth chronology
    Ezkaton
    (2008)
    Evangelion
    (2009)
    Evangelia Heretika
    (2010)
    Behemoth studio album chronology
    The Apostasy
    (2007)
    Evangelion
    (2009)
    The Satanist
    (2014)
    Singles from Evangelion

    1. "Ov Fire and the Void"
      Released: 28 July 2009[1]
    2. "Alas, Lord Is Upon Me"
      Released: 11 August 2010
    3. "Lucifer"
      Released: 4 October 2011[2]

    Professional ratings
    Review scores
    SourceRating
    About.com[3]
    AllMusic[4]
    Kerrang![5]
    Terrorizer[6]
    Teraz Rock[7]
    Sputnikmusic[8]
    Interia[9]
    Onet[10]
    Fearnetfavorable[11]
    Exclaim!favorable[12]
    Loudwire[13]

    Evangelion is the ninth studio album by Polish extreme metal band Behemoth. The album was released on 7 August 2009 through Nuclear Blast Records, and on 11 August 2009 through Metal Blade Records in the United States.

    Background[edit]

    The album title refers to the Good NewsinChristianity; the message of Jesus Christ.

    Evangelion comes from a Greek word 'Spreading the word of God' or 'spreading the good news'…oh well, you already know that we love to play with the meanings and symbolism. We're here to show you our interpretation of what Evangelion really is.

    — Nergal[14]

    The album's cover artwork is a depiction of The Great Harlot of Babylon, the figures of evil mentioned in the Book of Revelation in the Bible.

    The picture is of The Great Harlot of Babylon riding the seven-headed beast. Saints bow before her in worship whilst the tablets of the Ten Commandments lie broken at her feet. It represents our vision and the interpretation of the New Testament parable where the "Whore of Babylon" is a symbol of rebellion and resistance against God.

    — Nergal[15]

    Recording and production[edit]

    In January 2009, the band was in the final stages of the songwriting and rehearsal process for the album. Behemoth entered Radio Gdańsk studio in Poland to begin work on the album on 16 February 2009. The band managed to tap Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah, In Flames, Dark Funeral) to produce drums on the record. Bergstrand used some unconventional techniques—a big room for the drums to create ambience and 22-channel recording for a more "organic and natural" sound.[16][17]

    In March they were close to finish recording the guitars, with help from Wojciech and Sławomir Wiesławski from Studio Hertz. Within five days they completed three songs and laid down three rhythm guitars on each side, after which they worked on the bass, solos and vocals simultaneously.[18][19]

    The band also managed to tap Colin Richardson to mix the album. The band had tried to book him before for their previous album, The Apostasy, but he wasn't available then.[20]

    In early May, tracking was completed and on 12 May Nergal flew to the United Kingdom to join Colin Richardson to mix the record at Miloco Studios, London.[21] Also in May, Metal Hammer was given the opportunity to listen to three fully completed songs in Miloco Studios.[22] Nergal stated that this was the most relaxing and at the same time the most creative studio session he had ever been a part of.[18]

    Track listing[edit]

    All lyrics written by Nergal, except where noted. All music composed by Nergal.

    No.TitleLyricsLength
    1."Daimonos" 5:15
    2."Shemhamforash" 3:56
    3."Ov Fire and the Void" 4:27
    4."Transmigrating Beyond Realms ov Amenti"Krzysztof Azarewicz3:27
    5."He Who Breeds Pestilence" 5:41
    6."The Seed ov I"
    • Nergal
  • Krzysztof Azarewicz
  • 4:58
    7."Alas, Lord Is Upon Me" 3:15
    8."Defiling Morality ov Black God"
    • Nergal
  • Krzysztof Azarewicz
  • 2:49
    9."Lucifer"Tadeusz Miciński8:06
    Total length:41:54
    Japanese bonus track
    No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
    10."Total Invasion" (Killing Joke cover)Jaz Coleman
  • Martin Glover
  • Andy Gill
  • 7:22
    Special edition DVD
    No.TitleLength
    1."The Making of Evangelion" (documentary)44:09
    2."Evangelion Photo Session" (documentary)6:40

    Credits[edit]

    Writing, performance and production credits are adapted from the album liner notes.[23]

    Personnel[edit]

    Behemoth[edit]

    Session musicians[edit]

    Additional musicians[edit]

    Production[edit]

    Visual art[edit]

    Studios[edit]

    Charts[edit]

    Chart Peak
    position
    Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[24] 45
    Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[25] 17
    French Albums (SNEP)[26] 111
    German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[27] 59
    Polish Albums (ZPAV)[28] 1
    Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[29] 88
    UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[30] 25
    USBillboard 200[31] 55
    USIndependent Albums (Billboard)[32] 5
    USTop Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[33] 5
    USTop Rock Albums (Billboard)[34] 17
    USTop Tastemaker Albums (Billboard)[35] 7

    Certifications[edit]

    Region Certification Certified units/sales
    Poland (ZPAV)[36] Gold 10,000*

    * Sales figures based on certification alone.

    Release history[edit]

    Region Date Label
    • Europe
  • Poland
  • Australia
  • 7 August 2009
  • Mystic Production
  • Riot Entertainment
  • United States 11 August 2009 Metal Blade
    Japan 19 August 2009 Victor
    South Korea 24 September 2009 Dope Entertainment
    India 25 September 2009 Demonstealer Records
    Russia 10 January 2010 Mazzar Records

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "Ov Fire and the Void – Single Behemoth". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
  • ^ "Behemoth: The "Lucifer" Video". 5 October 2011.
  • ^ Marsicano, Dan. "Review: Evangelion". About.com. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2009.
  • ^ Freeman, Phil. "Review: Evangelion". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 August 2009.
  • ^ Slessor, Dan. "Review: Evangelion". Kerrang!. Archived from the original on 15 May 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
  • ^ Ellis, Graham. "Review: Evangelion". Terrorizer. Archived from the original on 15 May 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
  • ^ Świrkowicz, Marek. "Behemoth "Evangelion" review" (in Polish). Teraz Rock. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
  • ^ Munro, Tyler. "Behemoth – "Evangelion" review". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  • ^ Donarski, Bartosz. "Behemoth – "Evangelion" review" (in Polish). muzyka.interia.pl. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  • ^ Kapuściarz, Michał. "Behemoth – "Evangelion" review" (in Polish). muzyka.onet.pl. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  • ^ Burkart, Gregory. "Behemoth – "Evangelion" review". www.fearnet.com. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  • ^ Falzon, Denise. "Behemoth – "Evangelion" review". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
  • ^ DiVita, Joe (4 February 2014). "Behemoth – "Evangelion" review". loudwire.com. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
  • ^ "Behemoth Completes Recording New Album". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. 11 May 2009. Archived from the original on 3 December 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2009.
  • ^ "Behemoth Reveal New Album Details". Metal Hammer. Future Publishing. 18 May 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2009.
  • ^ "Studio entrance and Daniel Bergstrand will produce drums". Archived from the original on 1 February 2006. Retrieved 19 May 2009.
  • ^ "Second video report online". Archived from the original on 15 September 2007. Retrieved 19 May 2009.
  • ^ a b "Wieslawscy Bros. will be co-producing guitars". Archived from the original on 15 September 2007. Retrieved 19 May 2009.
  • ^ "Third video report online". Archived from the original on 15 September 2007. Retrieved 19 May 2009.
  • ^ "Behemoth announces Colin Richardson will be mixing the album". Archived from the original on 18 August 2007. Retrieved 19 May 2009.
  • ^ "Album tracking finished". Archived from the original on 2 February 2006. Retrieved 19 May 2009.
  • ^ "World Exclusive Listen To New Behemoth Tracks!". Retrieved 20 May 2009.
  • ^ Evangelion (booklet). Behemoth. Mystic Production. 2009. MYSTCD 101.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  • ^ "Austriancharts.at – Behemoth – Evangelion" (in German). Hung Medien.
  • ^ "Behemoth: Evangelion" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland.
  • ^ "Lescharts.com – Behemoth – Evangelion". Hung Medien.
  • ^ "Longplay-Chartverfolgung at Musicline" (in German). Musicline.de. Phononet GmbH.
  • ^ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry.
  • ^ "Swisscharts.com – Behemoth – Evangelion". Hung Medien.
  • ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  • ^ "Behemoth Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
  • ^ "Behemoth Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard.
  • ^ "Behemoth Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard.
  • ^ "Behemoth Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard.
  • ^ "Behemoth Chart History (Top Tastemaker Albums)". Billboard.
  • ^ "Wyróżnienia – Złote płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2011 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 15 December 2021.

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