Behemoth Unleashes “The Shit ov God” – New Album, New Era for Black Metal Titans
The legendary Polish blackened death metal band Behemoth is back with a vengeance in 2025, setting the extreme metal scene ablaze with the announcement of their upcoming thirteenth studio album titled The Shit ov God. Scheduled for release on May 9th, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records, this new chapter in Behemoth’s career promises to be as provocative, intense, and musically relentless as ever.
A Controversial Title, A Powerful Message
The title track, “The Shit ov God,” was released as the lead single on January 29th, 2025, accompanied by a visually striking and disturbing music video that sparked both praise and controversy. True to their nature, Behemoth continues to challenge religious dogma and societal norms through their lyrical themes and brutal aesthetics.
Frontman Adam “Nergal” Darski described the song as “a reflection of divine decay, the holy made filthy — a confrontation of faith with its darkest mirror.” The track showcases their signature blend of black metal ferocity, death metal precision, and atmospheric grandeur, all wrapped in an apocalyptic soundscape.
“The Shadow Elite” – A Call to the Outcasts
On March 5th, the band released the second single from the album, titled “The Shadow Elite.” Filmed in stark black-and-white, the video shows Behemoth performing inside a metal cage surrounded by fervent fans, capturing the raw intensity of their live shows. Nergal described the song as “a battle hymn for the outcasts, the rebels, the thinkers. It's a wake-up call for those who refuse to conform.”
“The Shadow Elite” further cements the album’s lyrical focus on individualism, resistance, and liberation from spiritual tyranny, themes that have defined Behemoth’s career and continue to resonate with their global fanbase.
The Unholy Trinity Tour 2025
To promote The Shit ov God, Behemoth will embark on a massive European tour alongside Satyricon and Rotting Christ, titled “The Unholy Trinity Tour 2025.” The tour kicks off in Vienna and covers major cities including Berlin, Paris, Zurich, London, Munich, and Cologne. Many dates are already sold out, proving the band’s enduring appeal and the anticipation surrounding their return.
This tour promises to be one of the most intense black metal experiences of the decade, bringing together three of the genre’s most respected names for a night of unrelenting darkness and musical excellence.
What to Expect from The Shit ov God
Though the full tracklist has yet to be revealed, fans can expect a sonic evolution from Behemoth, building on the orchestral and layered elements heard in their previous album, Opvs Contra Natvram. Nergal hinted that the new record will be “our most defiant and grotesque offering to date — music for the end times, created with fire and blood.”
With over three decades in the underground and mainstream metal worlds, Behemoth continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be a black metal band in the modern age.
Behemoth new album 2025, The Shit ov God, is shaping up to be one of the year’s most anticipated extreme metal releases. Between its blasphemous themes, sonic brutality, and unforgettable visuals, this album will undoubtedly make a massive impact on the scene.
Stay tuned for more updates, tracklist reveals, and exclusive content as the May 9th release date approaches.
