Behemoth have announced their 13th studio album, The Sh*t Ov God, arriving May 9th via Nuclear Blast Records. The title track can be streamed now.
The Polish black metal pioneers have a long history of blasphemy, though they may have outdone themselves with the blatantly offensive nomenclature for the upcoming LP.
“We chose this provocative title deliberately, rejecting subtlety in favor of a direct and polarizing statement,” stated Behemoth mastermind Nergal in a press release. “It’s a defiant plunge into the depths, daring to seek the absolute even in the gutter.”
Musically, the title track is built around a head-nodding mid-tempo riff that grinds to a chorus of blast beats and Nergal’s shouted declarations: “We are the sh*t of God!” Like most latter-era Behemoth, its stylistically very death metal in sound, while conceptually aligned with the aesthetics of black metal.
“I’ve reached a point in Behemoth’s journey and my own creativity where words and statements mean less and less,” said Nergal. “The true essence of who we are and what we stand for lies in our music, our art, our visuals, our sounds, our performances, and the ways we connect with you. I deeply believe Behemoth represents transcendent, timeless art.”
The Sh*t Ov God, Behemoth’s first album since 2022’s Opvs contra natvram, was recorded by veteran extreme metal producer Jens Bogren of Fascination Street Studios (Emperor, Enslaved, Kreator, Rotting Christ). For the visuals and artwork, the band tapped long-time collaborator Bartek Rogalewicz (BLACK.LODGE.IS.NOW) as well as Dark Sigil Workshop.
“The number 13 — so magical and significant,” Nergal added. “If this were to be our final album, I could say I die a proud man. Without a shadow of a doubt, this is the most refined, purest representation of Behemoth. No filler, no excess — just the very best we have to offer, handed to you. Hail Satan.”
Pre-order the new album on vinyl and CD via Nuclear Blast. Stream the video for “The Sh*t Ov God” and see the album art/tracklist below.
The Shit Ov God Artwork:
The Sh*t Ov God Tracklist:
01. The Shadow Elite
02. Sowing Salt
03. The Sh*t Ov God
04. Lvciferaeon
05. To Drown The Svn In Wine
06. Nomen Barbarvm
07. O Venvs, Come!
08. Avgvr (The Dread Vvltvre)