Behemoth – I, Scvlptor CD (Digipak, 2026, Massacre Records)

I, Scvlptor is an exclusive 2026 release from Polish extreme metal legends Behemoth, bringing together eight previously unreleased tracks in a standalone collection that connects the band's formative years with their modern creative identity. Released through Massacre Records, I, Scvlptor features seven studio recordings and one live track, combining brand-new Behemoth material with re-recorded versions of songs from the band's early catalogue and tributes to two of the bands that helped shape their musical foundation. The result is a release that looks both backwards and forwards, making it particularly appealing to long-term Behemoth followers and collectors of the band's physical discography.

The title track, "I, Scvlptor", leads the release with a monumental and atmospheric approach to Behemoth's extreme metal sound. The song represents the band's continuing evolution while retaining the dark, imposing character that has defined their music across decades. It was released as the first single and accompanied by an official music video.

"Lord ov the Horizons" continues the modern material before the release turns towards Behemoth's history with "Rise of the Blackstorm of Evil", originally associated with the band's early 1992 material from The Return of the Northern Moon era. "In Thy Pandemaeternum" similarly revisits material from 1998's Pandemonic Incantations, with both songs newly recorded with modern production while retaining their connection to Behemoth's early extreme metal roots.

The collection also includes "Begotten" and a new version of Venom's "In League With Satan", featuring Shagrath of Dimmu Borgir. The release closes with a live version of Bathory's "The Return of Darkness and Evil" featuring Sakis Tolis of Rotting Christ, followed by an alternate version of "Lord ov the Horizons". These selections underline the importance of the early extreme metal scene and the foundational influences that helped shape Behemoth's musical identity.

For collectors, I, Scvlptor occupies an interesting position within the Behemoth catalogue. Rather than simply presenting another standard album cycle, it functions as a self-contained release linking the band's early history with its present-day sound. The inclusion of previously unreleased material, newly recorded early songs and exclusive interpretations of influential extreme metal classics gives the CD genuine discography and collector appeal.

This gold embossed digipak edition is an essential physical release for Behemoth fans, particularly collectors following the band's evolution from their early black metal roots through their modern blackened death metal and extreme metal sound.

Recommended if you like: Dark Funeral, Dimmu Borgir, Watain, Belphegor, Vader, and Emperor.

Artist: Behemoth 
Title:  I, Scvlptor
Label: Massacre Records
Catalogue Number: MASAEON028LP08
UPC: 5908076760420
Release Year: 2026
Duration: Album
Format: CD 
Packaging Type: Digipak
Condition: New & factory sealed

Special Attributes: Gold embossed digipak

Tracklist:

1. I, Scvlptor
2. Lord Ov The Horizons
3. Rise Of The Blackstorm of Evil
4. In Thy Pandemaeternvm
5. Begotten
6. In League With Satan
7. The Return Of Darkness And Evil (Live)
8. Lord Of The Horizons (Studio Rough Mix)