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Re: Demon Hunter Vs. Behemoth What exactly is being compared? I mean, why is it these two bands specifically? They don't really play the same style of music, so there's not a whole lot to compare that you wouldn't get from simply comparing christian vs. satanic lyrics in general... I do like Demon Hunter, though. One of the few Alt Metal bands I listen to.

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Behemoth may well defecate upon Demon Hunter but given both bands produce little more then sonic excrement the point is moot.
I understand not liking Behemoth, but to objectively label them as 'excrement' is a little harsh, I feel. :lol: I thought The Satanist was a fucking phenomenal piece of work, and it's not even the sort of thing I tend to go for that much.
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Well perhaps a little harsh but I've given them more then enough opportunity to make a lasting impression. Behemoth bore me, plain and simple, there's nothing about that which makes me think "hey what was interesting let's see where this goes". I haven't heard The Satanist but really don't expect it to change my opinion. To date there has only been one band who I didn't like, and later changed my mind about, and that was Death Angel.

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Well perhaps a little harsh but I've given them more then enough opportunity to make a lasting impression. Behemoth bore me' date=' plain and simple, there's nothing about that which makes me think "hey what was interesting let's see where this goes". I haven't heard The Satanist but really don't expect it to change my opinion. To date there has only been one band who I didn't like, and later changed my mind about, and that was Death Angel.[/quote'] I've never been that moved by Behemoth either, but I think The Satanist is a real game changer. It's been really popular with many who didn't consider themselves Behemoth fans previously, and even people who don't tend to dig extreme metal in general seem to be lapping it up.
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Well perhaps a little harsh but I've given them more then enough opportunity to make a lasting impression. Behemoth bore me' date=' plain and simple, there's nothing about that which makes me think "hey what was interesting let's see where this goes". I haven't heard The Satanist but really don't expect it to change my opinion. To date there has only been one band who I didn't like, and later changed my mind about, and that was Death Angel.[/quote'] I'm surprised that even their black metal works don't do anything for you.
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