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Black metal modernists Behemoth have issued arguably the most profound statement of their latest studio album, I, Scvlptor. The exclusive release featuring eight previously unreleased songs in the form of seven new studio recordings and one live track, arrives with the unveiling of the powerhouse collaboration with Shagrath of Dimmu Borgir on "In League With Satan". 

Taking inspirational cues from the pillars of black metal, the single showcases two of extreme music's most celebrated entities and comes with the backstory that eventually lead to the live union between the two collectives.

Nergal shared the origin story of the single and how the idea of playing the collaboration track live became an important focus for the band's furture touring plans. “When we were looking for a name for our tour with Dimmu Borgir, I thought it would be great to use a timeless slogan and basically quote the gods of satanic rock’n’roll - Venom and “In League with Satan” perfectly fit my vision. I honestly don’t remember what came first - the idea for the tour name or the idea of recording the song itself. What matters is that we recorded it on seven-string guitars with Shagrath from Dimmu as a guest vocalist. The song gained a massive weight and a completely new dimension. We’re planning to play it live and I think our version turned into something truly powerful.”

Nergal detailed how the collection of songs compliment the band's catalog while remaining autonomous as it's own unique presentation. “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.”

Later this fall, Behemoth will resume their run on the road as part of the In League With Satan Tour opposite Dimmu Borgir with special guests, Dark Funeral. Check the list of dates and cities below. Get tickets - HERE

I, Scvlptor, the compilation from Behemoth is now available digitally on Massacre Records, with Nuclear Blast issuing the physical release. Order the compilation - HERE