Metalcatto
Why am I reviewing a long EP? Is it because it’s Behemoth‘s? Yes, totally. If you read this and that, you’ll know I have a rocky relationship with the band. How can they reach such highs and such lows? A mystery nobody can solve. Yet, my real question when it came to I, Scvlptor—why the edgy writing style?—was: is the band more washed than Ali in the 80s, or is there still talent left?
Okay, so there are some glimpses of talent in this snoozefest. Unfortunately, I, Scvlptor is as opaque as it gets. Despite all its brutality, Behemoth just feels tired and annoyed, but most of all, with not much else to throw at us. Long gone are the days of The Satanist or Demigod. The band is now going in circles, and this EP just shows a lot of stylistic inconsistencies. The riffs are there, but they lack the fire that once made them unforgettable.
This is most clear when you listen to the track featuring members of Dimmu Borgir as support. Despite the name value, the track was just repetitive. Perhaps the most infuriating part is that the guitar solos are actually pretty sick. They save this hot mess from being a crime against Black Metal—and you know there’s been plenty of that in the scene, so that says something. Good lord, now I have to write the negative paragraph. Let’s do it differently this time.
The songs aren’t bad to the point they can compete with Six Feet Under—nobody can—but there’s still the professionalism of a band that knows its craft. That is, until we get to the live cover. Who thought that was a good idea? Fire them on the spot. You can’t hear anything aside from the rhythmic gargling that’s trying to make you laugh really hard. It’s a baffling decision that undermines whatever credibility the EP might have had.
Does it suck? Okay, well, that’s a strong term, but it’s certainly disappointing. That a band this big literally honors my concept of an EP—leftovers that didn’t make the cut—is just tragic. I know we reviewers are snobs, but most of the time, I want to be wrong. I want to say, “The guys proved me wrong.” But no, that’s not happening today. So here’s to Behemoth—still capable of greatness, but not showing it here. Maybe next time.
Label: Massacre Records
Release date: Semptember 4th, 2026
Website: https://www.behemoth.pl/
Country: Poland
Score: 2.5/5.0
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