"In the occult lore, Bartzabel is a name of the spirit of Mars, the planet of energy, action, desire and will. Aleister Crowley composed a particular ritual to evoke Bartzabel in which a magician is literally possessed by the spirit and serves as an oracle. The inspiration to this song comes from the performance of the rite that took place in the city of Krakow in October 2017 and lyrics are excerpts from Crowley’s ceremony."

So glad these cats didn't overreact to this video, and pretty much analyzed it's lyrics, and video. They seem very open minded, and didn't attack their music, and their satanic philosophy. As an atheist, and student of satanic philosophy, I can say I really respect these two. My history dealing with religious fanatics has been very negative, but these guys are true humanitarians, and very well educated. If more Christians were like this, I think the world would be a better place.

I love that Behemoth is not just trying to replicate The Satanist and just building off of it instead. They are adding a lot of new things on this record. I love the more melodic riffs, while still being heavy, and all the choir vocals. They will still have some really heavy songs on the record that we haven't heard, but I love that they are continuing to evolve.

The symbol they were doing with their hand is the 'blade' and the 'chalice' symbols for the male force and the female force ( hence the girls doing it ) The dance he was doing is known as 'The Whirling Dervish' and it is practiced by The Mevlevi Order en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mevlevi_Order Also, Samael is said by some gnostics to be who we think God is as we have been tricked. Its so great that vin actually fills in the gaps of what I know. I loved this song!

IMO the song is an invocation of Bartzabel, the invocation is rooted in Thelema, as is much of Nergal's lyrics

Behemoth has always been one of my favorite bands since 2004 and they just keep getting better and better. Nergal is a genius when it comes to music...and his black country stuff is awesome as well.

So...i know i’m a bit late here and some have explained a bit more thoroughly, but this song is taken from Aleister Crowley’s ritual to invoke the spirit of Bartzabel. It’s based on his religion of Thelema and Qaballalistic views. The upside down triange is indeed a symbol of female anatomy but also the alchemical symbol of water but also a reference to decending power from the spiritual to the physical plane, or descending power. The normal triangle is the symbol for fire and indicates ascending power or man becoming closer to God. Ra-hoor-khuit is the primary deity of his relgion Thelema, who is is the god of the Aeon of Horus, the 20th century. The purpose of the ritual is to call upon all the gods mentioned in order to invoke and subjugate the spirit to the magickian’s command and do as he says, the purpose of the ritual was to control the spirit and to obtain answers from him about the mysteries of the universe and to serve the magician, hence calling on elohim and saraphim. The ritual was written by Aleister Crowley and some of the lyrics directly come from his writing. Hope that clarifies some things.

You guys are awesome. Nergal is such a creative and hard working guy and artist, it's good to see you guys appreciate him and how much work he puts into this stuff

Nergal was raised a Catholic, so his childhood might have impacted his view on Christians and God

So melodic and hypnotic. love this song. So good to see the return of the in depth analysis too. I love hearing Vin go deep. I am praying so hard for a Nergal interview to happen at some point.

Videos like these are the reason I subscribed! Much more than just a reaction. Great analysis, I learned a lot! Also, as long as we're talking about gods of war: "Gods of Violence" by Kreator please!

I respect you guys being so open minded about metal, especially such a heavy type

Behemoth surprises and astonishes me every time with these new songs (and I'm Christian as well!)

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Sori always looks so pretty. :) This song is definitely my favorite on the new album. Can't wait to see Behemoth live next month!

@39:40 As far as I understand upside down cross is not meant to be offensive at all, at least not in Nergal's version of satanism. It's all about symbolism, the upside down cross is the inversion of the order, putting the "man" on top and God at the bottom. That could offend some people, but the main purpose isn't to offend, it's to raise and empower us, the humans.

I love how you guys break down the videos. I’m not a Christian, and I’ve played in a death metal band for around 10 years. I have no opinion on anyone’s beliefs, but I love ur videos. Keep it up!

Vin is coming out so smart, i can't take christianity seriously though. I just cant considering where i've grown up and what i have learned in my life, its impossible for me now. But i must say, Vin is sucking you in when he starts with his analysis, its like great storytelling and he makes religion, if you dont take it too seriously -a great interesting fantasy story and i love fantasy so i cant complain. Anyway guys, i love you and this channel. Your channel has made me appreciate this kind of music even more. For example when you analyzed CoF - Her Ghost in the Fog. My respect for Dani Filth increased so much, cause i never really analyzed the lyrics myself. I just thought it was a good song. Keep up the good work, can't wait for your next video, my adventure.

The dancing guy is a Sufi Dervish. Upward triangles are Phallic. Downwards are Yonic. The Hexagram (Star of David) is very much a melding of Male and Female but we are talking creative energies here as expressed on the Tree of Life via the Sephiroth and the Paths. Each Point of the star is one of the sephira.

I just discovered you two & as a Christian myself who loves looking into mythology, other gods & stuff like that who also swears & is more open minded I love y’all so much. I’m subscribed & devouring your videos!!!

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MERCYFUL FATE - The Oath NERGAL on 'The Oath': “I was a kid and I don’t even remember if I was interested in heavy metal back then. My brother’s friend presented me this song saying, ‘This is a real satanic mass’. He didn’t even know the name of the band since it was one of many songs recorded on this compilation tape. I was terrified by what I heard but at the same time I couldn’t stop listening to it. There was something very captivating. It took me years to finally realise what band it was. I became a die hard fan ever since.”

Yesterday I watched Bartzabel for the first time and was so enthusiastic about it, especially when I thought "Oh man, I can't wait what Vin and Sori have to say about this". And BOOM! Here we are! Really like your videos keep it up!

I very much enjoyed your discussion in this video. Definitely had my interest peaked more than usual.

Wow I like this song! Didn't think much of the last one, but did enjoy God=Dog. This channel might of gotten me into Behemoth! I also really digging Mgla Exercises In futility. definitely gonna pick that album up!

Lots of great information in here (partially done with video) about origins of angelic/demonic names and power structure. Years ago I picked up a copy of the Lesser Key of Solomon so I vaguely recognize some of these names (Samael, Baal, etc) but I couldn't recall the Biblical origin of some of them. You said some of this (including Bartzabel) comes from additional biblical/Qabalistic literature? The Zohar? The Sefer Yetzirah? I'd love if you could elaborate on this a little bit. Interesting stuff Vin I always look forward to your black metal lyrics breakdown!

Hey folks . I really enjoyed your breakdown of this video . It’s good to hear your perspective and outlook . Not a big fan of Behemoth but , this song really is good ! Rock on ! Blessed be , your Brother Bear .

if i recall, when Nergal got cancer, it was a ton of metal heads that donated bone marrow. the Metal Militia is awesome!

I'll try to explain Ra-Hoor-Khuit as best as i can. Maybe you will understand the Video a little bit better. Ra-Hoor-Khuit is from the Liber AL by Aleister Crowley (Thelema) He is the Deity/Principle of the new Aeon (Deity/Principle of Deeds and Reality) he basicly corresponds with the oldegyptian Horus. To Understand better, view it as a Principle, not a Deity. According to Crowleys kabalistic knowledge ist "Ra = the Sun" , "Hoor = The Warrior" and "Khu = The World View". Khu is the intermediary stage between God and Human. With the adition of the hebrew "Jod" Crowley wanted to epitomize the transformation to divinity. Sybolic Ra Hoor Khuit is depicted as a Red descending Triangle - Thats most likely the Symbol he made with his Hands. So to break it down as best as i can... TL;DR Ra Hoor Khuit is a Thelema principle, where through action/deeds and reality you transform from human to divinity or to reach a state between God and Human. Which fits Nergals view pretty well.. Just saying Nietzsches "Übermensch". Hope i could help you out a little bit with that. Much love from Germany! Also if you took your time to read to all of that i would love to see a reaction to "Helrunar - Devils, Devils Everywhere!" its a German Band.. and the song covers a dark part of Christian History.

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Vin thankx again for explaining Behemoth lirycks. Great job!!!

you guys are so smart and I can't wait for Behemoths new album to come out so you guys can give us your perspective on it. thank you for these they really are absolutely interesting and educational. much love.

On your tangent on war deities, Bartzabel is the angel of Mars as a planetary spirit in Western Occultism. Sammael is one of my favourite Abrahamic figures, though is more explored in Jewish Talmudic literature and Islamic mystic folklore and has declined in connotational use in the West. Sammael was the consort of the first woman, Lilith, and with her fathered the abominations of the earth. Sammael was the angel of death who visited upon all the firstborn of Egypt. He was guarddian of Esau and the patron of Edom. He is chief of the 5th Heaven and his name means "The Venom of God".

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The guy dressed in black doing the triangle symbol with his hands looks to be of the Sufi Mevlevi Order AKA Whirling Dervishes due to their famous practice of whirling as a form of dhikr.

I just lobe your Behemot videos. The deapth and respect for art with you are analizing songs is insane. Keep doing what you do!! \m/ much love from Poland

Me from the future: Hey me from the past, I came back in time to tell you that in the future all your favorite extreme metal videos will be on one website! Me from the past: Cool! Me From the future: And your favorite channel on said website will be focus on analytical criticism of said metal videos from a Christian perspective. Past me: That's coo - Wait what? Future me: That is literally how you will find out every time there's a new Behemoth video. Past me: 0_0

Y'all don't let the song stew, Lol, as soon as it drops y'all are on it.

Amazing discussion. I love hearing you talk about these topics.

Very interesting explanation, it helped me understand the video. Also Nergal is very smart.

YES!! Glad you saw my post. BXE, that’s me! This song was very different than what we’ve heard from them. It’s progression for the band, indeed. I’ve dropped some notes below. •Ra Hoor Khuit is from Thelema. A manifestation of Horus of the Two Horizens. Check the Book of Law from Aleister Crowley. •Purple flame refers to the violet flame, the mercy flame, flame of forgiveness. Surprised you was unsure of this reference. •The triangle, the all seeing eye, a symbol of enlightenment, eye of Horus, eye of Lucifer, also represents the rejection of the right hand path. Also. The Illuminati. •If Sori wishes to learn about Thor and those other gods. I recommend reading the Norse poetics. •Khem could represent man and Hoor could represent women. Check Egyptian, Arabic text. Might be something there. •As for some of the other text, I’m unsure. I could research some more if needed. •Fun fact, most US national holidays, days of the week are Pagan. There is actually a lot of Paganism throughout our culture that most common people do not know are Pagan. Thank you both for doing this video. I really enjoyed the analysis.

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Vin, Sori your fascination with this team is dangeruos

The spinning guy in black, that dance he's doing is a traditional dance in Syria (Damascus specifically) and it happens often in religious gatherings when celebrating ceremonies and stuff with same clothing and the hat the guy is wearing but in white.

I love you guys, your god bless black metal and you haha. Thanks for allowing me understand this much Nergal's lyrics.

I am a Christian and dont always agree on the topics that Nergal writes about but the music is just so good. It's hard not to listen to it! It is so hard to write music this dense and lyrics this dense but Nergal makes it look easy. Genius

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All I can say, this video is Godly &, the meaning of this song is beyond masterful. The fact the band is representing 3 types of religion, brutal on so many levels. No one gets into your brain like Nergal. #Hail

Bartzabel was not a high ranking demon, but more or less the spirit of mars, just like some would think the earth being gaia. If you're confused vin and sori, reference many aleister crowley books pertaining to thelema, etc.

@VinAnd Sori I cannot reccomened enough that you read his book Confession's of a Heritic to get more understanding of who Nergal is.

I have to say, as an atheist, that you are by far the only persons postulating your Christianity that I like to listen to! You lack the normal bias that other Christians do! Saying that I want to say one thing more, most of the atheist I know is not about wanting everyone to stop believe in something, the majority of the people I know wants to extinguish religion, not believes. Keep up the good work (even though I never will feel the same as you about your belief).

Every time I watch your videos I learn something new. Love you guy's.

Behemoth music videos are masterpieces. For example, Alas, Lord is Upon Me. Great visuals and symbolism.

Have you read Nergal's book, "Confessions of a Heretic"?

I find it amusing that the guy ripping on the Star of David is simultaneously wearing the symbol of the fruit that Satan presented to Eve.

I like how you both analyse these videos and songs. Because you guys don’t damn the music or the clips, you actually appreciate the musicianship from the artists, I have respect for that. I’m long time fan of behemoth and heavy metal so listing to you guys give the band and the genre a positive response is refreshing. Even though I’m not a believer in any type of religion or a god if someone want to believe there is a god or devil depending on your belief. I honestly respect other people’s own beliefs, as long as they respect my outlook on it. Keep up the good work

Nergal did not write these lyrics Crowley wrote these as part of a ritual just Google thelmic ritual Bartzabel.

First! Great review and song. Try If I were Cain by Behemoth

Respect for your knowledge and confidence in your faith. This stuff is very interesting.

Vin is awesome. Great knowledge and you two are a pleasure to watch! Greetings from the UK (Russian orthodox, metal head and your subscriber)

Nergal is a great singer one of his favouite singer is Carl McCoy ( Fields of the Nephilim).

The triangle symbol they do with their hands, I assume, is in reference to the alchemical symbols of fire and water. Fire is represented by an upwards facing triangle and water by a downwards facing triangle. The alchemical symbol of water is often associated with femininity, growth, and fertility while the symbol of fire is associated with masculinity, war, passion, etc.

Re: the Hexagram. It is an occult symbol in mysticism. Its actually four different triangles, each overlain on each other and perceived differently that represent each of the elements. A triangle, inverted triangle, a closed "A," with the line across, and inverted "A" with the line. Each triangle represents each of the four elements of earth, fire, air and water

I've binged on your videos but I think this is your best. The issues and knowledge you touch on are so wide ranging and informative. Thanks. And please do more reviews of the church (the band, is!)

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This is a summons that opens a portal between worlds for Bartzabel to pass into this world. The blood sacrifice makes it powerful. Leviticus 17:11 "life is in the blood". "Life" can also be translated as magic (magic / life is in the blood). Bartzabel is an ancient spirit. Older than Lucifer, but not as powerful. He is represented by Mars. He is knowledgeable of things ancient. This video is pregnant with occult symbolism. The Sufi whirling dervish. The two moslem females. The three witches. The three warlocks. The human sacrifice bleeding onto the witches. Bartzabel is summoned by invoking other spirits. Here he is invoked "by" the names of powerful spirits. Play with fire and you'll get burnt. If the ceremony is done wrong you'll suffer dire consequences.

Glad to see y'all react to my favorite band, this is one of my favorite songs of all time🤟🤟

As I am sure others might have point out, Hachiman is a Japanese war god. Also, its been a long time since I read Alestair Crowley's occult stuff, but IIrC this song is almost a song version of one of Crowleys rituals. Nice video as usual.

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This discussion was SO good. Thanks y'all!

These guys are masters of black metal just getting better and better cannot wait to see them in January

the symbol the priest did with his hand is paying homage to diamond dallas page. the inverted symbol which the females did were after diamond dallas became a heel !! feel the BANG !

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In response to why he invokes Elohim and the Seraphim: He does this because in the Ceremonial Magic method it is the proper way to appeal to the Qabalistic Hierarchy, in this case it would be the Sephirah of Gevurah, that which relates to the Planetary Force of Mars (war, violence, Severity). This song is based on Crowley's summoning of the Martial spirit, and in order to do this, he called on all the ruling powers. Graphiel is the higher ranking Planetary Intelligence, Elohim Givor (like Gevurah=Strength) is the ruling Divine Name, Samael is the ruling Archangel, etc etc. When performing an invocation or summoning, you call the entity via its ruling Hierarchy, relying on a chain of command structure.

You guys are amazing! I love the music, and I am a Christian! I love your channel!

You guys are great. You’re very insightful and Nergal is a very well educated in religious history. I love your reactions videos, especially this one. Your breakdown is awesome. I love your channel. I know you guys have a lot of requests, hopefully eventually you guys will get around to mine which is Architects - Hereafter.

The guy in the black dancing was supposed to be a Sufi Muslim.

I like how knowledgeable you guys are about the deities and explain them.

The triangle hand symbol is used in invocations, especially solar invocations, in Thelema. Also, the upturned triangle is the elemental symbol of fire. It is masculine and martial (of Mar energy-lust, war, expansive, dynamic). The downturns triangle is the elemental sign for water. It is feminine. It is more Venusian in energy.

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I am a philosopher and your thoughts and insights on these subjects are truly priceless. Thank you very much! I hope you continue to analyze and discuss lyrics and videos, and I wish you two the best.

You guys are the best! I was hoping you'd review this one. I enjoy listening to your reviews,they're fun and insightful and,not trying to rake anyone over the coals but I grew up in church,my father played piano and guitar for the church and my grandfather was the preacher,that being said,it's an absolute pleasure to see Christians who can appreciate good music and discuss opposing views without being hateful and looking down on others. I applaud you,from my experience,that's pretty rare. As far as Behemoth,I think the band seems to evolve with every album and watching several interviews with Nergal,he seems to be a very thoughtful man,like his mind never stops,a mad scientist lol.

The circle dance is “Sama dance” or “Sufi dance” which is performs by Sufism followers (Islamic mysticism) from Iran and Turkey for meditation but in white clothes.

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As a behemoth fan , I thank you for being understanding and as Christian you enlighten me , and as both you enlighten me so much this is my first vid I’ve. never been so intrigued in religion in my life ! Thank you !

Thanks for being REAL believers..

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The triangle from the women started at a place of birth, and as they rose the triangle up as the priest danced, they sacrificed themselves... And he made the same symbol up coming down to himself. Almost as if offering their life giving force for him to take in. As the sing suggests, calling upon a calling of coming and calling for all to give and come together for a purpose.

I really like that you try so hard to keep it swear free and child friendly, but once you start it's like a flood, you can't stop. I always watch your reviews of metal, and especially Behemoth, since there is so much in their lyrics that us mere mortals wouldn't pick up on or understand. keep doing what you are doing.

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Hey Vin Hey Sori! NIce to see you react on this. Love you guys! Peace!

Aaaand you went and did the Bartzabel reaction. Great stuff!

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This was my first song I've listened to of Behemoth I also saw them live which was awesome I'll scream it loud COME ON TO ME BARTZABEL!!!!!

First time watcher, non Christian but I absolutely loved your breakdown of this and the discussion taking place. It has inspired me to want to read religious texts again, I haven't done so in many years and now I want to again.