Behemoth — Opvs Contra Natvram

Black or Gold Splatter Vinyl LP Pressing Over the course of their remarkable 31-year career, these Polish hellraisers — headed by Adam Darski, aka Nergal — are more than just the architects of their country’s legendary extreme metal scene. Over the course of their previous 11 albums, Nergal’s singular vision has forged Behemoth into something far more than a mere black metal band. Beyond any confines of genre, they have grown to become nothing less than the personification of rebellion, individuality and unflinching self-expression informed by a literate worldview and worldliness that’s resulted in a locking of horns with everything from the mainstream press to the Polish Catholic church — most notably manifesting in Nergal’s trial for blasphemy in 2010, which only served to expose the deep-seated hypocrisies that his music seeks to challenge. As Opvs Contra Natvram, their 12th studio release, heralds from the rooftops, its changing times and new battles to fight to which Nergal attributes Behemoth’s unique ability to sound fresh despite their incredible tenure. Therein lies the inspiration for the album’s title and striking cover artwork. Black: 9/16/22 Gold Splatter: 12/16/22