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The Apostasy
Studio albumby
Released17 July 2007(2007-07-17)
RecordedNovember 2006 – March 2007
Radio GdańskinGdańsk,Poland
GenreBlackened death metal
Length39:39
LabelRegain,Century Media,Mystic,Victor Entertainment
ProducerNergal,Arkadiusz Malczewski
Behemothchronology
Demonica
(2006)
The Apostasy
(2007)
At the Arena ov Aion – Live Apostasy
(2008)
Behemothstudio album chronology
Demigod
(2004)
The Apostasy
(2007)
Evangelion
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About[1]
AllMusic[2]
Blabbermouth.net[3]
Teraz Rock[4]
Decibel[5]
Metal Injection[6]
The Metallist[7]

The Apostasyis the eighth studio album by Polishextreme metalbandBehemoth.The album was released on 17 July 2007 throughRegain Records.

Background

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The Apostasywas recorded at theRadio Gdańsk Studiosfrom November 2006 to March 2007. The record was then mixed by Daniel Bergstrand in theDug Out StudioinUppsala,Swedenin March 2007. Then it was mastered by Bjorn Engelmann in the Cutting Room Studios inStockholm,Swedenalso in March 2007.[8]

Unlike Behemoth's previous studio albums, apianoand a horn section (a trio oftrumpet,trombone,French horn) were used in several of the album's songs. During the recording sessions, the band re-recorded a new version of "Chant for Eschaton 2000" – originally released on their albumSatanica– which was released on the band's 2008 EP, Ezkaton.The Apostasyis Behemoth's first album to chart on theBillboard200,having debuted at #149. The album was also put out in vinyl format limited to 500 copies.[9]

The album title refers to "apostasy",the state of having forsaken one's professed belief set, often in favour of opposing beliefs or causes. The album cover artwork is a depiction of the Hindu goddessKali.[10]

Track listing

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All lyrics are written byNergal,except where noted; all music is composed by Nergal

No.TitleLyricsLength
1."Rome 64 C.E." (instrumental)1:16
2."Slaying the Prophets ov Isa"3:23
3."Prometherion"3:03
4."At the Left Hand ov God"Nergal, Krzysztof Azarewicz4:58
5."Kriegsphilosophie"4:23
6."Be Without Fear"3:17
7."Arcana Hereticae"Nergal, Krzysztof Azarewicz2:58
8."Libertheme"4:53
9."Inner Sanctum"5:01
10."Pazuzu"2:37
11."Christgrinding Avenue"3:50
Total length:39:39
Japanese edition bonus tracks
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
12."Entering the Pylon ov Light"Krzysztof AzarewiczNergal3:42
13."Slaves Shall Serve" (live)Krzysztof AzarewiczNergal3:27
Special edition DVD
No.TitleLength
1."Making of the Apostasy" (documentary)25:28

Explanation of song titles

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  • "Rome 64 C.E." – theGreat Fire of Romeoccurred in 64 C.E., in whichPeterfrom the bible (and possible other apostles as well), were allegedly killed. This explains the name of the song "Slaying the Prophets ov Isa".
  • "Slaying the Prophets ov Isa" – Isa is the Arabic name forJesus.
  • "Prometherion" is aportmanteauofPrometheus(Greek:Προμηθεύς;"forethought" ) andTherion(Greek:θηρίον;"wild animal" or "beast" ).
  • "At the Left Hand ov God" is referring to theleft-hand path
  • "Kriegsphilosophie" isGermanfor "philosophy of war".
  • "Pazuzu" – thePazuzuwas a much-feared creature of legend inMesopotamian mythology,with a deformed head, wings of an eagle, sharp claws of a lion on its feet, and tail of a scorpion. It is the personification of the south-east storm wind, which brings diseases.
  • "Christgrinding Avenue" talks about theVia Dolorosaand the crucifixion of Jesus.

Personnel

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Charts

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Chart Peak
position
Polish Albums (ZPAV)[11] 9
USBillboard200[12] 149
USHeatseekers Albums(Billboard)[13] 2
USTop Hard Rock Albums(Billboard)[14] 24

Release history

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Region Date Label
Europe, Poland 2 July 2007 Regain Records/Mystic Production
United States 17 July 2007 Century Media Records
Russia 30 July 2007 CD-Maximum
Japan 21 September 2007 Victor Entertainment

References

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  1. ^Bowar, Chad."Review:The Apostasy".About.Retrieved23 August2009.
  2. ^"Behemoth -The ApostasyAlbum Reviews, Songs & More ".AllMusic.Retrieved8 June2023.
  3. ^Alisoglu, Scott."Review:The Apostasy".Blabbermouth.net.Archived fromthe originalon 25 May 2024.Retrieved23 August2009.
  4. ^Filipowski, Robert."Behemoth" The Apostasy "review"(in Polish).Teraz Rock.Retrieved3 February2014.
  5. ^Begrand, Adrien."Behemoth -" The Apostasy "review".Decibel.behemoth.pl.Retrieved6 February2014.
  6. ^Bowar, Chad (18 July 2007)."Review:The Apostasy".Retrieved23 August2009.
  7. ^"Review:The Apostasy".Retrieved23 August2009.
  8. ^"Behemoth (3) - The Apostasy (CD, Album) at Discogs".Discogs.Retrieved17 August2009.
  9. ^"Behemoth: 'The Apostasy' Released On Limited-Edition Gatefold Vinyl".Archived fromthe originalon 25 May 2024.Retrieved17 August2009.
  10. ^"YouTube - Nergal of Behemoth - Interview Part 1 - MPJ".YouTube.Retrieved17 August2009.
  11. ^"Oficjalna lista sprzedaży:: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart".OLiS.Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry.
  12. ^"Behemoth Chart History (Billboard200) ".Billboard.
  13. ^"Behemoth Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)".Billboard.
  14. ^"Behemoth Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)".Billboard.