BETHLEHEM Reflektionen aufs Sterben CD

Originally released in 1998 via Red Stream, Reflektionen aufs Sterben is a crucial EP in Bethlehem’s twisted discography. This release serves as a bridge between their early, agonizing Black/Doom roots and the more experimental, Dark Metal sound they pioneered. It features a unique blend of rare tracks, alternative versions, and covers that capture the band’s signature atmosphere of mental instability and sonic despair. The EP includes tracks like the melancholic Wolfsstunde (a cover of Sweden's Vargtimmen) and the chaotic Yesterday I Still Had a Beer Today, which perfectly illustrate the band’s eccentric and often morbid sense of humor. Another highlight is Wo Adlers wagen, a surreal and darkened interpretation of Iron Maiden’s Where Eagles Dare. With Jürgen Bartsch’s masterful bass work and a shifting lineup of vocalists that maintain the band’s tradition of raw, emotional intensity, this EP is an essential piece of history for anyone following the evolution of avant-garde extremity.