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There are multiple artists with the name Behemoth: 1. Behemoth is a Polish blackened death metal band from Gdańsk. Formed in 1991, the band is often credited with helping to shape the Polish extreme metal scene, alongside acts such as Vader, Decapitated, Vesania, and Hate. Initially rooted in traditional black metal, Behemoth later transitioned toward a blackened death metal style. They have released eleven full-length studio albums. The band's early output consisted of rehearsal tapes such as "Endless Damnation" and demos like "The Return of the Northern Moon" and "...From the Pagan Vastlands" (1993), which marked a step forward in their musical development. These early recordings were released through Pagan Records in Poland and later through Wild Rags in the United States. Behemoth recorded their second full-length album "Grom" as a trio, during a period when they began performing live in Poland and eventually across Europe. Their third album, "Pandemonic Incantations," was released in 1998 and is often cited as a turning point in their career. Although the album was not widely promoted, it helped solidify their presence in the metal community. That same year, Behemoth signed a two-album deal with Italy's Avantgarde Music, leading to the release of "Satanica," which showcased a more defined blackened death metal sound. The band experienced lineup changes during this period, with new members Novy (bass) and Havok (guitar) joining. They later signed with the Polish label Mystic and released "Thelema.6." This album featured varied musical influences and was noted for its complex arrangements and technical execution.

Source: Last.fm