Breaking News: Behemoth Announces They’re Not Going to Tour as Much, and Honestly, Who Didn’t See This Coming? 🙄
In a shocking turn of events, Behemoth frontman Adam “Nergal” Darski revealed in an interview with Norway’s Tons Of Rock festival that the band will only be playing a handful of shows in Europe this summer. Because, you know, they’re not made of money or something. I mean, who needs to tour constantly when you can just take a few months off and recharge those creative batteries? 🤷♂️ Nergal explained that the band had to choose between doing a full summer run or a proper headlining tour in the fall, and they chose the latter. Yeah, because fall tours are way more fun than summer tours… said no one ever.
The band will be embarking on a 16-date tour across Europe with Dimmu Borgir and Dark Funeral in October, because who doesn’t love a good dose of black metal to get them in the mood for Halloween? 🎃 And, of course, they’ll be playing some big festivals in June, because you can’t just disappear from the face of the earth without giving your fans a few chances to mosh and throw horns.
The Rationale Behind the Touring Hiatus
Nergal stated that the band needs to “recharge batteries” and “rethink rejuvenate,” which is just a fancy way of saying they’re tired of touring and want to take a break. I mean, who can blame them? Touring is exhausting, and it’s not like they’re getting any younger. 🙅♂️ He also mentioned that they might release some new music, including a new EP album, because even when they’re not touring, they’re still Behemoth, and Behemoth releases music.
But let’s get real, the real reason they’re taking a break is because they’re planning something big. Maybe a new album? Maybe a world tour? Maybe a cooking show? 🍳 Who knows, but one thing’s for sure, Behemoth is not done yet, and we’ll just have to wait and see what they have in store for us.
Upcoming Tour and EP Release
The upcoming tour with Dimmu Borgir and Dark Funeral is already selling out, because of course it is. It’s not like people have better things to do than watch a bunch of grown men scream and play guitars really fast. 🤘 Nergal even mentioned that they’re aiming for the “biggest black metal tour of all times,” which is just a humble and not-at-all-arrogant goal. And, as if that’s not enough, they’re also releasing a new EP, “I, Scvlptor,” on September 4, 2026, which will feature eight previously unreleased songs, including some re-recorded versions of early Behemoth material and tributes to bands like Venom and Bathory.
In conclusion, Behemoth is taking a break from touring, but they’re not dead yet. They’re just recharging their batteries and planning their next move, which will undoubtedly be something epic and metal. So, let’s all just take a deep breath and wait patiently for their next release, or tour, or cooking show. 🍴 Who knows what the future holds for Behemoth, but one thing’s for sure, it’ll be loud, it’ll be heavy, and it’ll be metal. 🤘🎸
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