Behemoth – The Shit ov God

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Behemoth is a band with many faces. Just check out our rankings here and here to see what I mean. That said, I’d argue we’re now deep into the band’s edgelord era—where the music has remained relatively stable, while the lyrics and aesthetics have pushed harder toward controversy. Whether that approach works is up for debate. For me, the real issue is that Behemoth seems too comfortable in its sound and achievements. That’s why I approached The Shit ov God with caution, though still with a shred of hope.

Let’s get this out of the way: the album doesn’t suck the way some people online have made it seem (like an actual piece of sh@t!). There isn’t much change compared to its previous releases. If anything, this is the safest Behemoth has sounded since The Satanist (the last time it took real risks). It’s heavy, blasphemous, relentless—everything you’d expect from a band that could make your grandma clutch her rosary and pray for your soul.

Production-wise, it’s exactly what you’d expect from a band of this scale. Behemoth embraces a highly polished digital sound, so there’s not much “kvlt” left to love or hate. Nergal is increasingly the focal point of the tracks, and while I’ve always admired his vocal work, I’m also a firm believer that in Metal, vocals should act as just one more instrument—not the entire centerpiece. The guitars and drums deserve to roar just as loudly (speaking of which—can anyone hear the bass here?).

Now, onto the real issue. The first half of The Shit ov God is far more compelling than the second. As it progresses, the energy starts to fade. The songs feel increasingly lifeless, and that’s my main gripe with this album: it feels uninspired. Hate me if you must, but is there anything on here that Behemoth hasn’t done before—and better? This time, the lyrics strain so hard to provoke (“we’re the shit ov God”) that it’s hard not to cringe at the over-the-top edginess.

If you’ve enjoyed everything Behemoth has put out in the last decade, this album will give you more of what you want. It’s consistent and competent. But if you were hoping the band would keep evolving, this isn’t it. Sure, it might rattle a few ultra-religious listeners and wow some twelve-year-olds discovering rebellion, but for seasoned fans of Black and Death Metal, it barely registers. It’s not offensive—it’s just OK.

Label: Nuclear Blast Records

Release date: 9 May, 2025 

Website: https://www.behemoth.pl/

Country: Poland

Score: Divine poop, or 2.5/5.0 maybe?