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Behemoth's "Evangelion" Charts At No. 56 On Billboard

posted Aug 19, 2009 at 12:25 PM by deathbringer.  (8 Comments)

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"Evangelion," the ninth full-length studio album from Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH, sold 8,500 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 56 on The Billboard 200 chart. "Evangelion" first-week chart positions include:

Poland: #2
Finland: #17
Austria: #45
USA: #56
Germany: #59
Switzerland: #88
Netherlands: #5 (Indie Charts)

Commented guitarist/vocalist Adam "Nergal" Darski: "Well... we have never been in this band for awards or charts. It's always been about the most honest music we can deliver. But I can't ignore the fact that people DO appreciate our new album. Thank you so much for buying the record and voting for us! It's sooo much motivating! We owe you! See you all on European tour very soon. You will not be disappointed!"

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8 Comments on "Behemoth's 'Evangelion' Charts At No. 56 In USA"

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1. Nihilist writes:

The Evangelion was overhyped in my opinion.

# Aug 19, 2009 @ 2:11 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. deathbringer writes:

It was the first album of theirs that really compelled me to go buy it. I liked the tracks they previewed. I like the cinematic feel to some of the songs and interludes. It's a very solid album that I'm enjoying quite a bit.

# Aug 19, 2009 @ 3:32 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Jenny writes:

I do agree with post 1 a bit, but I'm still happy for the band's success. Got a chuckle out of the fact that they came in at #2 in Poland, hehe.

I'm actually getting the album soon; probably tomorrow.

# Aug 19, 2009 @ 3:40 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. RememberaMetal? writes:

Up there with "Zos Kia Cultus" "Thelema" and "Demigod" comfortable leap beyond "Apostasy" which while good just wasn't spot on.

# Aug 19, 2009 @ 10:34 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. RememberMetal? writes:

^----thats me, lol.

# Aug 19, 2009 @ 10:35 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. n0thinghead writes:

i'm NOT a fan of black metal at all and am not rlly fond of death that much either, but i actually like behemoth and they ripped it live at mayhem 8-12 in west palm beach, fl man. the new albums kool... idk much about their other stuff tho kuz i just can't get into them THAT much lol but i do like demigod, satanica, and i actually happen to like apostasy.

# Aug 19, 2009 @ 11:29 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. Aldil writes:

Is it just me or do alot of new metal bands albums reach around #52 to #60 on the U.S. charts.

# Aug 20, 2009 @ 11:33 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. n0thinghead writes:

dammit... i'm RLLY into them now... anyone can suggest any other good albums from them?? (please refer back to my previous post, #6)..... thnx \m/

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