Bethlehem, a German death metal band from Grevenbroich (North Rhine-Westphalia),
was formed in 1991 by bassist Jürgen Bartsch, guitarist Klaus Matton, and singer
Andreas Classen. The band released their first single, "Thy Pale Dominion", in
1993 via Nightmare Records. Their debut album, Dark Metal, followed in 1994 on
Adipocere Records. Classen left after this release to form Paragon Belial, and
Rainer Landfermann took over vocals for subsequent albums. Notable releases
include Dictius te necare (1996) and S.U.I.Z.I.D. (Sardonischer untergang im
eichen irreligiöser darbietung, 19...