Behemoth releases “I, Sculptor” single, reveals details on upcoming album
Behemoth, the Polish extreme metal veterans, have recently unveiled their latest single, “I, Scvlptor,” accompanied by a music video produced by the Polish creative collective, Grupa 13. This single serves as a teaser for their upcoming eight-track release, titled “I, Scvlptor,” set to hit the shelves on September 4 through Massacre Records and Nuclear Blast. The collection is a mix of seven new studio recordings and a live track, featuring re-recorded versions of some of Behemoth’s early classics like “Rise of the Blackstorm of Evil” and “In Thy Pandemaeternum,” along with covers of songs originally performed by Venom and Bathory.
Frontman Adam ‘Nergal’ Darski shared his thoughts on the new single, describing “I, Scvlptor” as a piece rooted in Behemoth’s history of grand tracks while forging a new direction at the same time. He characterizes the song as a metaphor for personal growth while confronting life’s restrictions.
Behemoth fans can also look forward to catching the band live on their upcoming “In League With Satan” European co-headline tour alongside Dimmu Borgir and special guests, Dark Funeral, kicking off in Zurich on October 9 and concluding in Copenhagen on October 30.
Apart from showcasing their latest single, Behemoth has also unveiled the album’s tracklist. The upcoming release will include the following tracks:
1. I, Scvlptor
2. Lord ov the Horizons
3. Rise of the Blackstorm of Evil
4. In Thy Pandemaeternum
5. Begotten
6. In League With Satan
7. The Return of Darkness and Evil [Live]
8. Lord ov the Horizons [Alt. Version]
Behemoth comprises Nergal on lead vocals and guitars, Inferno on drums and percussion, Orion on bass and backing vocals, and Seth on guitar and backing vocals.
Fans can now pre-order “I, Scvlptor” in anticipation of its release on September 4. Be sure to check out the band’s music video for “I, Scvlptor” to get a taste of what’s to come.
To top it all off, Behemoth recently shared on their Instagram account an artist photo by Grzegorz Gołębiowski. Stay tuned for more updates and make sure to follow Behemoth on their social media platforms for the latest news and releases.