Conjuration

Released in 2003, Conjuration is a pivotal EP in Behemoth's discography, acting as a bridge between the raw blackened death of 'Thelema.6' and the massive, polished sound of 'Demigod'. The EP is structured as a hybrid release, featuring new studio recordings, unexpected covers, and high-quality live tracks. The lead track, 'Conjuration ov Sleep Daemons', showcases the band's deepening interest in Thelemic occultism and complex, layered arrangements. The covers are particularly noteworthy: their rendition of Nine Inch Nails' 'Wish' reimagines industrial rock through a death metal lens, while the Venom cover pays homage to their black metal roots. The live tracks, recorded during their rising global prominence, demonstrate the technical precision and overwhelming energy that would make them a premier live act in the metal world. Critically, it is seen as a document of a band in peak creative flux, expanding their sonic palette before fully committing to the 'wall of sound' production style that would define their later career.