Polish blackened metal legends BEHEMOTH are returning to Australia this February to celebrate three decades of unholy dominance! In this episode, we sit down with the indomitable frontman Nergal to discuss the band’s 30-year crusade of chaos and their upcoming “Chant of the Eastern Lands” tour. 💥
From their humble underground beginnings to becoming extreme metal’s most revered provocateurs, Behemoth’s journey is one of uncompromising artistic vision. We dive deep into their latest sonic manifesto, The Shit Ov God (released May 2025 via Nuclear Blast), an album Nergal describes as a “defiant plunge into the depths.”
🌑✨🎙️ Inside the Episode:
We cover a massive amount of ground in this career-spanning chat, including:
- Aussie Archives: Memories of past Australian tours . ☀️🏖️
- Festival Chaos: The behind-the-scenes “reckless abandon” of Behemoth’s set at the short-lived Australian Download Festival. 🎸🔥
- The Future of the Beast: Addressing the rumors and talk regarding Behemoth taking a much-needed break. 🛑⏳
- The Merch Empire: A look at the various—and often provocative—merchandise Behemoth has released over the years. 👕💀
- Life Beyond the Corpse Paint: Nergal’s creative outlets outside of the band, including his dark folk/blues project Me and That Man and his recent collaboration with Ibaraki. 🎸🤠
“We’re coming to set stages ablaze and leave no soul unscathed. This tour is a celebration of Behemoth’s legacy and a testament to the unbreakable spirit of our fans. Expect chaos, fire, and a ritual like no other.” — Nergal
🎟️ 2026 Australian Tour Dates:
- Feb 18: The Tivoli, Brisbane
- Feb 20: The Metro, Sydney
- Feb 21: The Forum, Melbourne
- Feb 22: The Gov, Adelaide
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Loved the interview — quick question for the Hear2Zen team or Nergal: have you ever explored whether Behemoth (or Nergal personally) draws any inspiration from electronic/club music — stuff like this Denis Slinkin set https://podcast.kkbox.com/sg/episode/Kl41jNQd-KTbLZv8zL — and if so, are there any stories of unexpected crossover influences in the studio or on tour? Cheers.