Zoon, Nefilim's only studio album, was released in April 1996 by Beggars Banquet Records (Calatogue number BEGA172). The album saw a move away from the rich soundscapes that characterised earlier works from Fields of the Nephilim towards a darker, more industrial/death metal sound. McCoy has stated that the album was in development hell for several years due to restrictions from the record label. The album is dedicated to Scarlett McCoy, Carl McCoy's daughter.
A music video was created for "Penetration", and the song was later covered by Polish band Behemoth on their EP Slaves Shall Serve.
The album is a concept album, and while McCoy remained largely silent about the themes, one possible explanation is that the story revolves around the Watchers and the Book of Enoch. The word "zoon" is derived from Greek, meaning "living creature" or "beast".
As we begin the end
Let us close the womb this time
My friend
We live together, forever
Every breath that you will take
I'll breathe
Perfect vision
What's your pleasure
And we're here again
Where I live
In a perfect hell
And you're here again
I can hardly see
I will live again
Until it hurts to be me
What's your pleasure
May name, may face, my spirit
Now leave me
Now go
This is hell this is
End of time
Lost completely
So this is life is this
I can hardly face to live
When it hurts to be mine
In my world
My world
I will wait for you
Take control of you