Watch the video for Behemoth's delightfully-named new single, The Sh*t Ov God

Yesterday, Behemoth sent fans on a quest around London, in search of what turned out to be posters for their next move (as well as a free coffee at excellent Camden record shop and cafe Raven Records). Now, they've announced that their 13th album named, with no sense of delicacy, The Shit Ov God, will be released on May 9 via Nuclear Blast, and released the title-track.

"We chose this provocative title deliberately, rejecting subtlety in favor of a direct and polarising statement," says frontman Nergal. "It's a defiant plunge into the depths, daring to seek the absolute even in the gutter."

Continuing, and pondering on the band's longevity and significance of this being their 13th ride out, he says: "I’ve reached a point in Behemoth’s journey and my own creativity where words and statements mean less and less. The true essence of who we are and what we stand for lies in our music, our art, our visuals, our sounds, our performances, and the ways we connect with you. I deeply believe Behemoth represents transcendent, timeless art.

"The number 13 - so magical and significant. If this were to be our final album, I could say I die a proud man. Without a shadow of a doubt, this is the most refined, purest representation of Behemoth. No filler, no excess -just the very best we have to offer, handed to you. Hail Satan."

The Shit Ov God tracklist:

1. The Shadow Elite
2. Sowing Salt
3. The Shit Ov God
4. Lvciferaeon
5. To Drown The Svn In Wine
6. Nomen Barbarvm
7. O Venvs, Come!
8. Avgvr (The Dread Vvltvre)

Catch Behemoth on the Unholy Trinity Tour with Satyricon and Rotting Christ.

April

04 Vienna, Gasometer
05 Munich, Zenith
06 Berlin, Columbiahalle
08 Zurich, Halle 622
11 Paris, Olympia
12 London, O2 Academy Brixton
13 Tilburg, 013 Poppodium
15 Cologne, E-Werk
16 Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
18 Stockholm, B-K
20 Oslo, Inferno Metal Festival *Behemoth only*
22 Helsinki, Ice Hall
23 Riga, Palladium
25 Wrocław, Orbita Hall - LOW TICKETS
26 Lichtenfels, Ragnaroek Festival *Behemoth only*
27 Prague, O2 Universum

Read this: The People Vs Nergal: The Behemoth Frontman Faces Your Questions