Origin: Serbia
Formed: 2006
Location: Novi Sad, South BaÄŤka, Vojvodina
Genre: Black Metal
Status: Split‑up
Label: Satanic Propaganda Records
Themes: Satanism
Behest was a short‑lived but potent force within the mid‑2000s Serbian black metal underground, active during a period when the scene was defined by raw production, ideological extremity, and a fiercely DIY ethos. Formed in 2006 in Novi Sad, the band embraced a stark, orthodox black metal aesthetic—cold, aggressive, and stripped of ornamentation. Their work was rooted firmly in Satanic themes, delivered with a harsh, unpolished sound that reflected the uncompromising spirit of the era.
The band’s only official release, the demo His Apotheosis (2007), captured Behest at their most focused: tremolo‑driven riffs, primitive drumming, and venomous dual vocal performances from Sachnoth and Aronax. The demo circulated through tape‑trading networks and small underground distros, earning the band a modest but dedicated following. Its rawness and ideological clarity aligned Behest with the darker, more traditionalist wing of Serbian black metal.
A second demo was recorded using a drum machine, but it was never released—another fragment of the era’s lost or half‑buried underground history. Shortly afterward, the band dissolved, with its members moving on to other projects within the Serbian scene.
Despite their brief existence, Behest remains a recognizable name among collectors and followers of early‑2000s Balkan black metal, remembered for their uncompromising approach and their ties to other notable acts such as Neman and Plamen Iskona.
Sachnoth – Bass, Vocals
(Also ex‑Plamen Iskona, ex‑Neman)
Aronax – Guitars, Vocals
(Also ex‑Neman, ex‑Hellburn, ex‑Hoppers, ex‑Nimeria)
NVN – Guitars
Frater K.F – Guitars
Desekrator – Vocals
Demos
His Apotheosis (2007)
Unreleased
Second demo (recorded with drum machine, never released)