Polish blackened death metal veterans Behemoth have premiered a music video for “I, Scvlptor,” the title track from their upcoming eight-song release of the same name.
Due out September 4th, I, Scvlptor will feature previously unheard material alongside re-recorded versions of older songs, a cover of Venom, and more. Massacre Records will handle the physical release, while Nuclear Blast is set to oversee digital formats. The accompanying video for the title track was once again directed by Dariusz Szermanowicz (Dimmu Borgir, Kreator).
Frontman Nergal described the song as a continuation of Behemoth’s more epic compositions while also serving as the beginning of a new chapter for the band.
“’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 Xiadz’, 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.”
Speaking more broadly about the release, Nergal emphasized that despite not being a traditional studio album, I, Scvlptor serves as an important bridge between the band’s recent work and whatever lies ahead.
“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.”
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