Bethlehem - Niemals mehr leben

Germany’s Bethlehem have shaped extreme music for the last 28 years as one of the forerunners of so-called depressive or suicidal black metal. With their first three albums "Dark Metal" (1994), "Dictius Te Necare" (1996) and "S.U.i.Z.i.D." (1998), they spearheaded a movement with lasting impact on several genres. At each turn, Bethlehem has released albums which perplex and enthrall their ever-growing audience.

After an experimental phase, the group continued on its abrasive path with "Bethlehem" (2016), introducing a new line-up with front woman Onielar (Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult), whose punishing performance have, by now, become another trademark next to founding member Jürgen Bartsch's unfailing inventiveness. "Lebe dich leer" ("empty yourself by living") bears witness to that: Each song differs from the next, telling its own story while weaving together a sonic cloth of sheer terror. Haunting banshee vocals mix with melody and heavy riffs; delving from low, soggy grooves to soaring and windswept plains of sound.

The album blends Bethlehem's classic type of black and death metal with influences from early wave and industrial, not once sacrificing their well-loved aesthetic and sound. A work as unique as traditional, "Lebe dich leer" will shock and awe listeners of all kinds of daring music and still ring true to the band's devoted fans of nearly three decades. Chaos is coming …

"Lebe dich leer" is available on Digipak CD, gatefold LP (black and ltd. white vinyl) and as ltd. 2CD box set (1.000 copies), containing the Digipak, an additional booklet, patch and poster flag as well as a bonus CD with two exclusive tracks.

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[tobiasrichardson]

her voice really compliments these guys! I can't believe this band has kept the ability to create this vibe for this long!

[beastmother]

Amazing band, amazing song, amazing album, amazing music, amazing voice.❤👍

[danmann]

My favorite album of last year! A fantastic return to form for Bethlehem!

[FromPolandWithROAAAAR]

Great, industrial touch, modern groove, wicked vokills and beatiful melodies! What's not to like?

[herbertwest]

vorbestellt auf amazon....vorsichtshalber 2 mal - endlich wieder vollgas <3

[juliamaidana]

Que tiempos .... ¡¡ Magnífica banda de viejos tiempos! !!

[TERGENIS]

Sounds really good! Onielar sounds like a female daemon ...

[mtoyanik]

I drive into the hole, fall deep into the corpses. 
It feeds me, nothing can settle.
The embers she tears in the striving of the night. 
My leather spell has awakened with relish.
Now I smell the brood, give birth in the mirror. 
Ferment my anger, spit blood on the seal.
I got rid of my poison, it even blazes down there. 
Dig me in the lap, ignite the fines.
Now I smell the brood, give birth in the mirror. 
Ferment my anger, spit blood on the seal.
I taste the thorn, taste myself. 
And praise nothing, it leaves me alone.
When malicious bones climb the shrine. 
I can only cook myself with dying bones.
The rusty agony will rise silently. 
Because once I die
My death goes out, calls me out of my mind. 
Oh cunning horror, if I could only escape you!

[jorgecojon]

Excelente me encanta saludos desde Guatemala 🤘🤘👍

[fernandohuerta]

Obra maestra.. saludos desde Chile !. ..y Que viva el dark metal Ctm.! \m/ + . + \m/

[lordbegravelse]

It's Bethlehem so of course this is great. I didn't have any other expectations other than that it would be another masterpiece.

[bedirhanince]

2 - 3 kez dinledikten sonra bağımlılık yapıyor. Ben ettim siz etmeyin...

[Ravenna.Lestat]

Maddening! Can not wait! Best band of the present time! This is a gift for the fans!

[marsbat]

Grossartig! Ich freue mich auf das neue Album 🖤

[michaelhenderson]

I only speak English but would love to know what this song is about! Anyone have the lyrics? Even if just in German is fine. I can translate it in google but I cannot seem to find the lyrics anywhere

[sheepchencloudcirrocumulus]

zu hause in der box (trotz f*** dh!l ich mußte natürlich hinlaufen) - ja! *freu*