
Genre(s):
Black/Doom Metal, Experimental Rock/Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Suicide, Death, Madness, Abstract/Surrealism
Origin:
Germany (Grevenbroich, North Rhine-Westphalia)
Formed In:
1991-2015, 2015-present
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Jürgen Bartsch Bass (1991-present), Keyboards (1991-2011), Electronics (2004), Guitars (2014-2015)
See also: ex-Deinonychus, ex-Morbid Vision, ex-Stahlmantel, ex-Weird Kong
Florian "Torturer" Klein Drums, Samples (2011-2015, 2017-present)
See also: Cadaver Disposal, Goat Torment, IT, Mor Dagor, ex-Inferius Torment, ex-Dämmerfarben, ex-Belphegor (live)
Karzov Guitars (2016-present)
See also: Bog Morok, Cerebrium, Morguenstern, Shexna, ex-Во Скорбях, Downgrade, Flammenform 36
Onielar Vocals (2016-present)
See also: Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult
Former/Past Member(s):
Chris Steinhoff Drums (1991-1996)
See also: ex-Beatifix, ex-Scarecrow
Klaus Matton Guitars (1991-2000)
See also: ex-Morbid Vision, abschied2
Bianca de Loryn Guitars (1991-1992)
Sandra Matton Keyboards (1991-1992)
Andreas Classen Vocals (1991-1995)
See also: Paragon Belial, ex-Dark Creation, ex-Kadathorn, ex-Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult, ex-Shining, ex-Made of Iron
Sephiroth Vocals (1995)
See also: Legion of the Damned, ex-Bestial Summoning, ex-Occult, ex-Deinonychus
Rainer Landfermann Vocals (1995-1996)
See also: Rainer Landfermann, Pavor, ex-Lovelorn
Marcus Losen Drums (1996-1998)
See also: Anti, ex-Paragon Belial, ex-Phantom Rockers
Marco Kehren Vocals (1996-1997)
See also: Deinonychus, ex-Malefic Oath, Nihil Novi Sub Sole, ex-Stahlmantel
Cathrin Campen Vocals (1997-1998)
Wolz Drums (1999-2011, 2016-2017)
See also: Angel, Deinonychus, Halgadom, Imperia, Disörder (live), ex-Dakria, ex-Kingdom of Salvation, ex-A-Rise, ex-Sahara Dust
Olaf Eckhardt Guitars (2000-2014)
See also: Punt E Mes
Reiner Tiedemann Keyboards (2001-2003)
See also: ex-Stahlmantel
Guido Meyer de Voltaire Vocals (2001-2004, 2013-2014)
See also: Aardvarks, Revel in Void, ex-Augury, ex-Misticia
Andreas Tekath Keyboards (2004)
Matron Thorn Guitars (2009-2010)
See also: Andacht, Benighted in Sodom, Death Fetishist, Devil Worshipper, Kadotuksen Portti, Matron Thorn, Obscuring Veil, Præternatura, Ævangelist, Midwinter Storm, ex-Blight, Ævangelist, Carrie White Burns in Hell, Carrion Blues, Cathaaria, Disenchantra, Palindrome, Vagrant Starscape, ex-Chaos Moon, ex-Crowhurst, ex-Leviathan
Niklas Kvarforth Vocals (2009-2011)
See also: Shining, Skitliv, ex-Funeral Dirge, Blue Detective, Lice, Niklas Kvarforth, ex-Den Saakaldte, ex-Diabolicum, ex-Ondskapt, ex-Incinerate / Tyrant
Jonathan "Marquis" Théry Vocals (2009)
See also: Ataraxie, Funeralium, Void Paradigm, ex-Hyadningar, ex-Despond, ex-Reign of Evil
Lola Keyboards (2011)
See also: ex-Tavaron
Malte Langenbrinck Vocals (2011)
See also: Chaos Invocation
Rogier Droog Vocals (2011-2012)
See also: Hell Militia, Weltbrand, Bunkur (live), ex-Styxian Industries (live), ex-Dark Remains, ex-Funeral Winds, ex-Valkyrja, ex-Goat Torment (live), ex-Ordo Draconis
Eva Haas Samples, Keyboards, Vocals (female) (2012-2013)
Schmied Vocals (2012), Vocals, Bass (2014-2015)
See also: Haradwaith (live), ex-Demogordon, ex-Mor Dagor, ex-Sektemtum
Felix Wahn Guitars (2014-2015)
See also: Mallevs Maleficarvm, Mordak (live), Narvik (live), Rebel Souls (live), ex-Mor Dagor, ex-Goat Torment (live), ex-Nargaroth (live), ex-Thyrgrim (live), ex-Gargantum, ex-Noctem (live)
See also: ex-Beatifix, ex-Scarecrow
Klaus Matton Guitars (1991-2000)
See also: ex-Morbid Vision, abschied2
Bianca de Loryn Guitars (1991-1992)
Sandra Matton Keyboards (1991-1992)
Andreas Classen Vocals (1991-1995)
See also: Paragon Belial, ex-Dark Creation, ex-Kadathorn, ex-Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult, ex-Shining, ex-Made of Iron
Sephiroth Vocals (1995)
See also: Legion of the Damned, ex-Bestial Summoning, ex-Occult, ex-Deinonychus
Rainer Landfermann Vocals (1995-1996)
See also: Rainer Landfermann, Pavor, ex-Lovelorn
Marcus Losen Drums (1996-1998)
See also: Anti, ex-Paragon Belial, ex-Phantom Rockers
Marco Kehren Vocals (1996-1997)
See also: Deinonychus, ex-Malefic Oath, Nihil Novi Sub Sole, ex-Stahlmantel
Cathrin Campen Vocals (1997-1998)
Wolz Drums (1999-2011, 2016-2017)
See also: Angel, Deinonychus, Halgadom, Imperia, Disörder (live), ex-Dakria, ex-Kingdom of Salvation, ex-A-Rise, ex-Sahara Dust
Olaf Eckhardt Guitars (2000-2014)
See also: Punt E Mes
Reiner Tiedemann Keyboards (2001-2003)
See also: ex-Stahlmantel
Guido Meyer de Voltaire Vocals (2001-2004, 2013-2014)
See also: Aardvarks, Revel in Void, ex-Augury, ex-Misticia
Andreas Tekath Keyboards (2004)
Matron Thorn Guitars (2009-2010)
See also: Andacht, Benighted in Sodom, Death Fetishist, Devil Worshipper, Kadotuksen Portti, Matron Thorn, Obscuring Veil, Præternatura, Ævangelist, Midwinter Storm, ex-Blight, Ævangelist, Carrie White Burns in Hell, Carrion Blues, Cathaaria, Disenchantra, Palindrome, Vagrant Starscape, ex-Chaos Moon, ex-Crowhurst, ex-Leviathan
Niklas Kvarforth Vocals (2009-2011)
See also: Shining, Skitliv, ex-Funeral Dirge, Blue Detective, Lice, Niklas Kvarforth, ex-Den Saakaldte, ex-Diabolicum, ex-Ondskapt, ex-Incinerate / Tyrant
Jonathan "Marquis" Théry Vocals (2009)
See also: Ataraxie, Funeralium, Void Paradigm, ex-Hyadningar, ex-Despond, ex-Reign of Evil
Lola Keyboards (2011)
See also: ex-Tavaron
Malte Langenbrinck Vocals (2011)
See also: Chaos Invocation
Rogier Droog Vocals (2011-2012)
See also: Hell Militia, Weltbrand, Bunkur (live), ex-Styxian Industries (live), ex-Dark Remains, ex-Funeral Winds, ex-Valkyrja, ex-Goat Torment (live), ex-Ordo Draconis
Eva Haas Samples, Keyboards, Vocals (female) (2012-2013)
Schmied Vocals (2012), Vocals, Bass (2014-2015)
See also: Haradwaith (live), ex-Demogordon, ex-Mor Dagor, ex-Sektemtum
Felix Wahn Guitars (2014-2015)
See also: Mallevs Maleficarvm, Mordak (live), Narvik (live), Rebel Souls (live), ex-Mor Dagor, ex-Goat Torment (live), ex-Nargaroth (live), ex-Thyrgrim (live), ex-Gargantum, ex-Noctem (live)
Live musicians:
Velnias Guitars (2019-present)
See also: Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult
Past
Katzy Betancourt Keyboards, Vocals (backing) (2011)
Additional notes:
Before starting Bethlehem, Bartsch and Matton used to play in a thrash metal band called Morbid Vision.
In the movie Gummo, Bethlehem's music is played in a scene showing 2 kids torturing a cat; and 2 of their songs are featured in the official soundtrack.
Until Dictius Te Necare, Bethlehem faced censorship and was even banned from playing in some German cities. It started when Matton gave one copy of their first demo to a 14 year-old boy. After a while his mother started to call the band, saying that because of their music, her son become aggressive and built a "Satanic altar" in his room. In cooperation with other parents, they started a crusade against Bethlehem and their "satanic" music (ironically, Bethlehem were never satanic).
Contact info: info@stahlmantel.com
Compilation Appearances:
1993 - Deathophobia I, Force Productions (track "Wintermute").
1993 - Requiem, Exhumer Productions.
1996 - Nuclear Blast Soundcheck Series - Volume 8, Nuclear Blast (track "Schatten aus der Alexander Welt").
1997 - Gummo, Soundtrack, New Line Productions/London Records (tracks "Schuld uns'res knöch'rigen Faltpferd's", "Verschleierte Irreligiosität").
1998 - Metal Explosion Volume 8, Adipocere Records (track "Vargtimmen").
1999 - To Live Is Ever to Be in Danger, Red Stream, Inc..
1999 - Upon a Mighty Bloodred Stream Volume 1, Red Stream (track "Angst Atmet Mord").
2000 - To Magic..., Prophecy (track "Von Bittersüssem Suizid").
2001 - Legacy 04/01, Legacy (track "Rost, Wahn, Tote Gleise").
2001 - To Magic 2, Prophecy (track "Das 4. Tier aß den Mutterwitz (Edit)").
In the movie Gummo, Bethlehem's music is played in a scene showing 2 kids torturing a cat; and 2 of their songs are featured in the official soundtrack.
Until Dictius Te Necare, Bethlehem faced censorship and was even banned from playing in some German cities. It started when Matton gave one copy of their first demo to a 14 year-old boy. After a while his mother started to call the band, saying that because of their music, her son become aggressive and built a "Satanic altar" in his room. In cooperation with other parents, they started a crusade against Bethlehem and their "satanic" music (ironically, Bethlehem were never satanic).
Contact info: info@stahlmantel.com
Compilation Appearances:
1993 - Deathophobia I, Force Productions (track "Wintermute").
1993 - Requiem, Exhumer Productions.
1996 - Nuclear Blast Soundcheck Series - Volume 8, Nuclear Blast (track "Schatten aus der Alexander Welt").
1997 - Gummo, Soundtrack, New Line Productions/London Records (tracks "Schuld uns'res knöch'rigen Faltpferd's", "Verschleierte Irreligiosität").
1998 - Metal Explosion Volume 8, Adipocere Records (track "Vargtimmen").
1999 - To Live Is Ever to Be in Danger, Red Stream, Inc..
1999 - Upon a Mighty Bloodred Stream Volume 1, Red Stream (track "Angst Atmet Mord").
2000 - To Magic..., Prophecy (track "Von Bittersüssem Suizid").
2001 - Legacy 04/01, Legacy (track "Rost, Wahn, Tote Gleise").
2001 - To Magic 2, Prophecy (track "Das 4. Tier aß den Mutterwitz (Edit)").

Discography:
Bethlehem - Bethlehem [demo] - 1992</b>
Bethlehem - Thy Pale Dominion [ep] - 1993
Bethlehem - Promo March '93 [demo] - 1993
Bethlehem - Dark Metal [video] - 1993
Bethlehem - Dark Metal [full-length] - 1994
Bethlehem - Dictius Te Necare [full-length] - 1996
Bethlehem - Gepriesen Sei Der Untergang [video] - 1997
Bethlehem - Sardonischer Untergang Im Zeichen Irreligiöser Darbietung [full-length] - 1998
Bethlehem - Reflektionen Auf's Sterben [ep] - 1998
Bethlehem - Profane Fetmilch Lenzt Elf Krank [ep] - 1999
Bethlehem - Schatten Aus Der Alexander Welt [full-length] - 2001
Bethlehem - Suicide Radio [ep] - 2003
Bethlehem & Wraithen - Wraithen / Bethlehem [split] - 2004
Bethlehem - Alles Tot [ep] - 2004
Bethlehem - Mein Weg [full-length] - 2004
Bethlehem & Joyless - Gestern Starb Ich Schon Heute / Have A Nice Fight [split] - 2009
Bethlehem & Benighted In Sodom - Suizidal-ovipare Todessehnsucht [split] - 2009
Bethlehem - A Sacrificial Offering To The Kingdom Of Heaven In A Cracked Dog's Ear [full-length] - 2009
Bethlehem - Stönkfitzchen [ep] - 2010
Bethlehem - Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia [full-length] - 2014
Bethlehem - Hau Ab [boxed set] - 2014
Bethlehem - Bethlehem [full-length] - 2016
Bethlehem - Lebe Dich Leer [full-length] - 2019
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