Behemoth unveils video for title track of new album “The Shit Ov God”

Extreme metal giants Behemoth have revealed the title, cover art and release date of their upcoming new opus, ’The Shit Ov God’, which is due to be released on May 9th via Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the title track, which is streaming now, an opulent music video will premiere at 4 PM CET / 3 PM GMT today. Scroll down for the link.

Behemoth have always been known for not shying away from controversy, and they most certainly remain true to this approach with their 13th full-length. Here’s a band that, 34 years in, is releasing its most inflammatory and extreme record to date. Eight songs that go into the fathoms of humanity, divinity and what defiance means in an age where individuality is prized but everyone is clinging to their saviors. Musically, politically, or otherwise. The title of the album is in line with those sensibilities. Intentionally polarizing, founder and frontman Nergal, says of the title

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. Nergal

But make no mistake, despite its apparent insubtlety, the album title gets a touch of genius when seen in combination with the strikingly clever artwork, which depicts an upside-down version of the most common Christogram, “IHS”.

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 Nergal

Behemoth meticulously chose the audiovisual artists involved on the album. Production on the album was helmed by the inimitable Jens Bogren of Fascination Street Studios (Emperor, Enslaved, Kreator, Rotting Christ et al.). Working closely with the band, Bogren’s deft hand underscored the band’s natural sound while sacrificing none of the mayhem and ferocity which permeates the band’s essence. As is always the case with Behemoth, the visuals were as carefully constructed as the sound. The band tapped long-time collaborator and partner in crime Bartek Rogalewicz (BLACK.LODGE.IS.NOW) as well as Dark Sigil Workshop to make the beautifully ominous and unique cover-art.

Don’t forget to catch Behemoth live on their Unholy Trinity headline tour with Satyricon and Rotting Christ. All dates and ticket info at the bottom.

PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE THE ALBUM ‘The Shit Ov God’:
https://behemoth.bfan.link/tsog.ema

LISTEN TO THE SINGLE ‘The Shit Ov God”:
https://behemoth.bfan.link/tsog-single.ema

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR ‘The Shit Ov God’: (premieres at 4 PM CET / 3 PM GMT on January 29th)

Tracklist:

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)

AVAILABLE FORMATS:
– White With Gold/Black Marble LP Gatefold – Nuclear Blast Mail Order (600)
– White LP Gatefold – Indie (700)
– Clear LP Gatefold – Worldwide Retail (4500)
– Black LP Gatefold – Behemoth Webstore
– Black and Gold Splatter Deluxe LP Gatefold – Behemoth Webstore (2333)
^ Also available as part of a Deluxe Boxset via the Behemoth Webstore
– Picture Disc Deluxe LP (Glow In The Dark) – Behemoth Webstore
– Silver With White Splatter LP Gatefold – Mystic Productions  (750)
– Black And Gold Split LP Gatefold – Mystic Productions (750)
– Clamshell (Mediabook & Pin Set) – Mystic Productions (1000)
– Jewelcase CD 
– CD Mediabook
– Cassette – Mystic Productions (250)
– Digital Album

LIVE DATES:

THE UNHOLY TRINITY TOUR 2025
+ Satyricon
+ Rotting Christ

04-April – AT – Vienna, Gasometer

05-April – DE – Munich, Zenith

06-April – DE – Berlin, Columbiahalle

08-April – CH – Zurich, Halle 622

11-April – FR – Paris, Olympia – LOW TICKETS

12-April – UK – London, O2 Brixton Academy

13-April – NL – Tilburg, 013 Poppodium – LOW TICKETS

15-April – DE – Cologne, E-Werk

16-April – DE – Wiesbaden, Schlachthof

18-April – SE – Stockholm, B-K

20-April – NO – Oslo, Inferno Metal Festival *Behemoth only*

22-April – FI – Helsinki, Ice Hall

23-April – LV – Riga, Palladium

25-April – PL – Wrocław, Orbita Hall – LOW TICKETS

26-April – DE – Lichtenfels, Ragnaroek Festival *Behemoth only*

27-April – CZ – Prague, O2 Universum

TICKETS: www.behemoth.pl