Behemoth have chosen to title their upcoming thirteenth studio album “The Shit Ov God“. That reveal follows several previous teases for the album’s title track, one of which arrived on Christmas Day. This next outing from the Polish blackened death metal outfit will be out on May 09th through Nuclear Blast Records.
An official music video for that aforementioned track, which sports a guest spot from Androniki Skoula (ex-Chaostar, etc.) has also just newly gone up online, having been lensed by director Dariusz Szermanowicz. Commenting on the edgy title, vocalist/guitarist Nergal stated:
“We chose this provocative title deliberately, rejecting subtlety in favor of a direct and polarizing statement. It’s a defiant plunge into the depths, daring to seek the absolute even in the gutter.”
He continued:
“I’ve reached a point in Behemoth‘s journey and my own creativity where words and statements mean less and less. 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 number thirteen—so magical and significant. 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.”
Recording sessions for the effort took place under producer Jens Bogren (Amon Amarth, Opeth) at Fascination Street Studios.
“The Shit Ov God” track listing:
01 – “The Shadow Elite”
02 – “Sowing Salt”
03 – “The Shit Ov God”
04 – “Lvciferaeon”
05 – “To Drown The Svn In Wine”
06 – “Nomen Barbarvm”
07 – “O Venvs, Come!”
08 – “Avgvr (The Dread Vvltvre)”
You can pre-order the record now via behemoth.bfan.link/tsog.
