BEDEIAH



BAND NAME: Bedeiah
GENRE: Raw / Atmospheric / Depressive Black Metal, DSBM
STATUS: Active
LOCATION: USA (Phoenix, Arizona)

The project name is pronounced "bé-dé-yah".
The artist's surname is pronounced "mo'n-hé".

Originally formed as [Hell No], but the name was changed after Monje discovered another band already using that name.

A few "sub-demos were released to a few listeners". Anyone have more info on these?

Lineup:
F. A. Monje - All instruments, Vocals

Links:
Bandcamp
YouTube (Monje)
NOTE: Although Bedeiah's music can be found on some streaming platforms, those are not official. They were posted without authorization by Sullen Records, who keep all the profits.

Unofficial links:
Unblack Metal Wallpapers

Discography:

(artwork
not
available)

Experimental Test Demo 2003 (2003, Independent)
Format unknown

Released on a physical format, but I'm not sure which format. The original copy of it was "accidentally destroyed", I'm not currently sure if other copies were made or not.

1) Intro
2) Damned
3) Rose
4) Confused Anguish
5) Outro



Loving Conviction (album)

TOP:
Left: 7 October, 2006, Independent, Cassette
Right: 2006, EEE Recordings, CD-R, slimcase, 80 copies
BOTTOM:
year uncertain, Independent, PureVolume, Remastered, link expired
19 June, 2018, Independent, Bandcamp

The tracks repeat on both sides for the cassette version.
Tracks 5 and 6 are reversed on the EEE version. Also it was released in 2 pressings: 50 for the first, 30 for the second.
I'm not sure when the PureVolume version was released. It was added to Blabber Download in January 2011, but I'm not sure if that's when it was released.

Apparently EEE had some copies of the cassette version, and these were autographed by Monje.

Track 9 was added to Bandcamp on 7 July, 2018.

 NOTE: I found these variants online for the EEE version. Anyone have more info on them?

1) Torment (Intro) 1:38
2) Damned 2:18
3) To the Unholy 3:57
4) Unblackened (Damned reprise) 2:45
5) There Is None Righteous 4:04
6) Confused Anguish 3:42
7) Remission by Blood 3:12
8) Pass Away 1:06
9) There Is None Righteous (Metal Pulse Mix) 3:49, see below for lyrics (Bandcamp + PureVolume only!)
 
 
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Crucifixion (EP)

Left: mid 2007, EEE Recordings, CD-R, limited 50 copies
Right: year unknown, EEE Recordings, 2nd pressing, CD(-R?)

A note in the edit history on Discogs indicates that the scans above are colored improperly. However, I'm not certain what the correct coloring actually is.

The first one is mentioned in a promo flyer as being released on 8 July. However I know some releases had setbacks around that time, so it may have been released a little later.

1) There Is None Righteous
3:49, lyrics:
As the Scriptures are revealed unto me
I am convicted for iniquity
Nailed to the cross, Christ paid the sinners' debt
He calls for all who have sinned to repent

For there is none righteous, not even one
Salvation by Grace through the Son of God
All have sinned and fallen short of God's glory
Jesus said "My Grace is sufficient for thee."

For there is none righteous, not even one
Salvation by Grace through the Son of God
All have sinned and fallen short of God's glory
Jesus said "My Grace is sufficient for thee."

 
O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? -Romans 7:24 (KJV)

Jesus! Jesus!

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. -John 3:16-17 (KJV)

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. -II Peter 3:9 (KJV)

For there is none righteous, not even one
Salvation by Grace through the Son of God
All have sinned and fallen short of God's glory
Jesus said "My Grace is sufficient for thee."

 
[Scripture reference: Romans 3:10-26, Ephesians 2:8]


2) Blood Metal
5:31, lyrics unknown

3) The Triumphant King
3:03, lyrics:
Praise be to Christ, Thief in the night
the dead in Him shall rise
Died on the cross, Satan has lost
from his throne he tossed
The veil is rent, rose from the dead
crushing the serpent's head
The King of Kings, death lost its sting
Triumph at Calvary

Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world

Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world
Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world
Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world

The fools for Christ confound the wise
piercing through worldly lies
Wielding the Sword, reaching the hordes
Sinner that Christ died for
Ransom was paid, conquered the grave
Exalted is His name

Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess...

Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess...
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess...
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess...
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess...
That Jesus Christ is Lord.

4) Celestial Fellowship
5:59, lyrics unknown

5) Blood Metal (Desert Echoes)
5:28, lyrics unknown
 

Christian Black Metal - The Ultimate Collection (compilation)

31 December, 2008, Sullen Records, format unknown
????, Sullen Records, iTunes

9) Bedeiah - Blood Metal 5:35, see below for lyrics


Blood Metal (album)

January, 2011, Sullen Records (RIP-OFF LABEL), CD, limited (???) copies + Digital, link expired
24 November, 2016, Independent, Bandcamp

Also stream on YouTube (OFFICIAL)

Note:
The Bandcamp version is a paid download, but the song "Suicidal Lies" is available for free.

1) Luna Sanguinea
1:52, instrumental

2) Blood Metal
5:36, lyrics:
In Blood and water is where I die
In Blood is where I come back to life
Blood inspires this shrilling black sound
For Him this music, I shriek out loud

Blood Metal
Blood Metal
Blood Metal
Blood Metal

Striking these chords and easing my pain
In my sorrow, exalting His name
Praise be unto Christ Who shed His Blood
Hail Who was, and is, and is to come

Blood Metal
Blood Metal
Blood Metal
Blood Metal

Crucify, crucify, die with Him
Crucify, crucify, die with Him
Crucify, crucify, die with Him

(John 3:5 + John 4:6-15, Romans 3:25, Romans 6:3-5, Ephesians 5:19-20, Revelation 4:8)


3) Of the Lord
5:48, lyrics:
The law of the LORD is perfect,
converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD
is sure, making wise the simple. (Psalm 19:7)
 

More to be desired are they than gold,
yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. (Psalm 19:10)

The statutes of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. (Psalm 19:8)

More to be desired are they than gold,
yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. (Psalm 19:10)

 
The fear of the LORD is clean,
enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD
are true and righteous altogether. (Psalm 19:9)


4) Sol Oscuro
1:17, instrumental

5) Haunting Remorse
4:21, lyrics:
Sleepless encumbrance of the mind
Staring at blood stains on her thighs
Vivid dreams of a fetal death
Gruesome images fill her head
The sound of an infant crying
A nightmare she tries denying
Cut from the womb severed alive
Quivers of pain screaming inside

Denied from light fading of breath
Pierced through the skull insured of death
Mother cringes in regretful shame
Vomiting intestinal pain
Passing of time growing more ill
Written in stone "Thou shalt not kill!"

(Exodus 20:13)


6) Cemetery Rose
2:29, instrumental

7) Amazing Grace
4:46, lyrics:
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
(John 3:16-17 & Romans 5:8)

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

Amazing Grace!

It was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.

Amazing Grace!

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.


8) The Horse and the Rider
3:27, lyrics:
"Alright! This is a classic hymn referenced from the Old Testament!"

I, I Will Sing, Unto the Lord
He Has Triumphed Gloriously
The Horse and Rider Thrown into the Sea

The Lord, my God, my strength my song
Has now become my victory

"Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters. Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them."
- Exodus 15:10-12

The Lord, my God, my strength my song
Has now become my victory
(Exodus Chapters 14 & 15)

9) Suicidal Lies
5:52, lyrics:
It hurts! It hurts!
Hidden tears welcome the knife
Existence leaves you behind
Wondering close the edge
Longing for the pain to end
No! No!!! Lies! All lies!!!
Lay down the knife, hang not the rope
Take not your life, there is still hope
He knows your pain, He hears your cries
Heed to the name...of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Believe...believe
Open your soul unto Him

He bled for you
He died for you
He rose for you
He calls for you

Repent your shame, weep in His arms
Feel His embrace, He heals the heart
The Great I Am, the truth, the life
Take Him by hand, walk in the Light
Walk in the Light


(John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10, 14, Acts 17:30, Matthew 11:28-30, Revelation 3:20-21 & 21:4, John 14:6, I John 1:5, 7)
 

There Is None Righteous (Metal Pulse Mix) (single, 23 December, 2013, Independent)
Format: Digital / YouTube
Stream (OFFICIAL)

1) There Is None Righteous (Metal Pulse Mix)
4:06, see above for lyrics

Remission by Blood (demo, 12 September, 2014, Independent)
Format: Digital / YouTube
Stream (OFFICIAL)

Seems to be a re-recording of the song from "Loving Conviction".

1) Remission by Blood (2014 demo)
3:19, lyrics unknown


Man of Sorrows (EP, 23 August, 2017, Independent)
Format: Digital / Bandcamp
Stream / Download (OFFICIAL)

Written in a "depressive black metal" style, the goal of this release is to reach out to those who deal with depression and/or suicidal thoughts, to show them that in spite of feelings of isolation and hopelessness, there is hope and love in the Gospel (a truth to which I, the person writing Bedeiah's page here on UA, can personally attest.) The full statement is available on Bandcamp of course, and available on this Unblack Archives page.

Guest appearances:
Fire - Unknown

1) Loss of Interest
3:46, instrumental

2) Beauty for Ashes
4:39, lyrics:
Hiding in darkness, feeling unloved
Depression shuns the light above
Unwanted and left behind
Feelings Satan plants within your mind*
To this evil you must take a stand
Jesus reaches out, will you take His hand?
Give Him your tears, give Him your pain
For on the cross it was paid.
Repent and believe, call upon His name
Under the sun there is nothing new
Nothing good will the world offer you
But purpose knocks at your door
For God's glory is why you were born
From out of the sadness you must rise
Heed to the Comforter** drawing you to Christ
Give Him your tears, give Him your pain
For on the cross it was paid
Repent and believe, call upon His name


[Scripture reference: *John 8:44, Revelation 3:20-21, Isaiah 61:3, Matthew 11:29-30, Mark 1:15, Romans 10:13, Ecclesiastes 1:2-9, Colossians 1:16-17, **John 14:26 & I Corinthians 12:3]

3) Man of Sorrows
4:29, lyrics:
"...I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them which were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God." (Hosea 2:23)

Acquainted with grief
To die for us all
Our reviled esteem
Fulfilling God's law
For our transgressions
He was beaten and shamed
For God's forgiveness
If we call on His Name

Despise not His leading us to repentance
Contrite hearts He welcomes with full acceptance

What is it that you live for?
Do you chase the wind?
Christ will give you much more
Do not die in sin
As all else fades away
Put your trust in Him
His words will remain

By His stripes we are healed
You are loved
You are loved
You are loved
You are loved
You are loved


[Scripture references: Isaiah 53, Romans 10:13, Matthew 5:17, Romans 10:4, Romans 2:4, II Peter 3:9, Psalm 51:17, Ecclesiastes 5:16 & 1:2, Luke 21:33, John 3:16]

4) To Let Go...
5:13, lyrics:
"Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher,
vanity of vanities; all is vanity.
What profit hath a man of all his labour
which he taketh under the sun?
All things are full of labour;
man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied
with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be;
and that which is done is that which shall be done:
and there is no new thing under the sun."
(Ecclesiastes 1:2-3, 8-9)

As I try to move on, I try to let go
In my sleep it still haunts, on me it takes hold
As I cry in my dreams I wake in my tears
In depression I feel no one knows I'm here

Holy Spirit, here am I
In this darkness shine your light
My mind off me, is now on Christ
In him I believe

As my eyes are flowing I trust you tonight
Speak, for I want to hear of the things of Christ
Perfect me in your love and cast out my fear
To Your Spirit I yield, to the cross I draw near
Transform me with your word and renew my mind
I turn to you now and repent of my pride

Holy Spirit, here am I
In this darkness shine your light
My mind off me, is now on Christ
In him I believe


[Scripture References: John 14:26 & 16:13-15, Matthew 11:29-30,
Colossians 3:2, Proverbs 3:5, Matthew 5:36, Ephesians 2:8-9, James 4:6-10, I John 4:18, Romans 12:2]

5) Remission by Blood
3:47, lyrics:
At the skull, He bled for you
Crown of thorns, King of Jews
Blood so pure, He did no wrong
King of Kings, Son of God

Remission by Blood

Jehovah's action of love
His only begotten Son
He loved us in our disgrace
Horrid death, He took our place

Remission by Blood

Death, where is thy sting?
Christ set your captives free
The truth, the life and the way
Death to death, robber of graves

Remission by Blood

Resurrected the third day
The letter is passed away
His grace saves sufficiently
To reign for eternity

Remission by Blood






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INFO:
More info on "Experimental Test Demo 2003". 2) There was a .zip file called "damned". (The link no longer works.) Was this just the song called "Damned", or was there a separate release with this name? 3) Metal Archives says "Blood Metal" was limited to 500 copies; Sullen's old website says 250. Which is correct? 4) Were there any differences between the 2 pressings for the EEE version of "Loving Conviction"? 5) More info on the 2nd version of "Crucifixion". 6) The rest of the lyrics. 7) More info on the "sub-demos". 8) What did Fire do on the "Man of Sorrows" EP? 9) Info on the PureVolume version of "Loving Conviction"? 10) Info on the cover variants for "Loving Conviction"?
IMAGES:
1) Blood Metal. 2) EEE version of "Loving Conviction"

Miscellaneous stuff:

Left: Full artwork for "Crucifixion", by Drawnsword.
Middle: Draft version of the artwork for "Crucifixion".
Right: Promo pic for that album
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