Written by: Sam Santiago
The first time we saw Behemoth, we remember leaving the venue thinking about the crowd almost as much as the band. Some people looked completely blown away. Others looked unsure what they'd just witnessed. That's Behemoth's sweet spot. They will scare the hell out of you, fill you with wonderment, all in the same show.
A lot of bands use religious imagery because they know it'll get a reaction. Behemoth has built an entire career around creating an atmosphere that feels genuinely uncomfortable at times. The stage production, the imagery, the way Nergal commands a room, it all feels less like entertainment and more like you're watching something you probably weren't supposed to stumble into.
Now the Polish extreme metal veterans are back with a new release titled I, Scvlptor, arriving September 4, 2026 through Massacre Records and Nuclear Blast Records.
The title track debuted this week alongside a new video created by Grupa 13, a production team that has worked closely with the band for years. The cover artwork was once again handled by longtime collaborator Bartek Rogalewicz of LODGE.BLACK.
WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR "I' SCVLPTOR" BELOW
Speaking about the song, Nergal said:
"'I, Scvlptor' is a new Behemoth song rooted in the tradition of monumental tracks like 'O Father O Satan O Sun!', 'Lucifer' or 'Nieboga Czarny Xiądz', while at the same time opening a new chapter. It carries that epic weight but also takes an unexpected turn that makes it feel fresh and different from the previous pieces. Lyrically, it is a metaphor for the endless process of shaping oneself, an uneven struggle with matter and personal limitations. The paradox is that from the moment we are born we are already destined to die, so perhaps it is not about victory itself, but about the constant act of sculpting who we are."
While I, Scvlptor isn't being presented as a full studio album, fans shouldn't dismiss it as a simple collection of leftovers. The release contains material that has never been heard before, along with new recordings that reach all the way back to Behemoth's early years.
Nergal explained:
"We're fucking excited about the release of I, Scvlptor. Even though it's not a regular studio album and is, in fact, more of a compilation, the mere fact that it contains songs nobody has ever heard before makes it a significant release for us. What's more, some of these tracks are likely a little different from what we offered on our last album, The Shit Ov God. That's why we see I, Scvlptor as an important record, a connecting piece, a bridge between where we are now and whatever may come next in the distant future."
What caught our attention immediately was the inclusion of newly recorded versions of "Rise of the Blackstorm of Evil" and "In Thy Pandemaeternum." If you've followed Behemoth since the early days, you already know those titles carry some history. The release also includes a Venom cover featuring Shagrath of Dimmu Borgir and a Bathory tribute featuring Sakis Tolis of Rotting Christ. That's the kind of lineup that gets old school extreme metal fans reaching for their wallets before they even hear the songs.
I, Scvlptor Track Listing
- I, Scvlptor
- Lord ov the Horizons
- Rise of the Blackstorm of Evil
- In Thy Pandemaeternum
- Begotten
- In League With Satan
- The Return of Darkness and Evil [Live]
- Lord ov the Horizons [Alt. Version]
Physical Editions
Collectors already know how this goes. You tell yourself you're buying one version, then suddenly you're trying to justify three different vinyl variants and a box set.
The Behemoth webstore is offering a "Blackstorm" White/Black Splatter LP limited to 700 copies along with the "Lord Ov the Horizons" White/Black Half-And-Half with Gold Splatter edition, also limited to 700 copies and reportedly running low.
A Liquid LP limited to just 100 copies has already sold out, as has the Deluxe CD Digibook limited to 500.
Massacre Records is also offering an I, Scvlptor box set limited to 550 copies that includes an exclusive Black/White Splatter LP, CD, mini cassette, signed art print, and T-shirt.
Additional formats include:
- Gold/Black Splatter LP (170 copies)
- Black/Gold Sunburst LP (170 copies)
- Black/White Splatter LP (170 copies)
- Standard Black LP
- Digipack CD
- Mini Cassette (500 copies)
IN LEAGUE WITH SATAN TOUR 2026
As if the new release wasn't enough, Behemoth will spend October on the road with Dimmu Borgir and Dark Funeral for the In League With Satan Tour.
Seeing Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir sharing a bill feels like something that should have happened years ago. Add Dark Funeral to the mix and you've got a tour built specifically for people who spent the late 90s and early 2000s digging through extreme metal bins at record stores.
Tour Dates
Oct. 9 – Zurich, Switzerland – Halle 622
Oct. 10 – Zwickau, Germany – Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau
Oct. 11 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal
Oct. 13 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
Oct. 14 – Munich, Germany – Zenith
Oct. 16 – Paris, France – Zenith
Oct. 18 – Den Bosch, Netherlands – Mainstage
Oct. 20 – Cologne, Germany – Palladium
Oct. 22 – Hamburg, Germany – Inselpark Arena
Oct. 23 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle
Oct. 24 – Brno, Czech Republic – Hala Vodova
Oct. 25 – Katowice, Poland – Spodek
Oct. 27 – Helsinki, Finland – Ice Hall
Oct. 29 – Stockholm, Sweden – B-K
Oct. 30 – Copenhagen, Denmark – K.B. Hallen
Photo: Grzegorz Gołębiowski
I, Scvlptor arrives September 4. Until then, the title track is already available, and if it's any indication of what's coming, Behemoth still isn't interested in playing it safe.