After an inventive hype campaign complete with viral images of frontman crucifixion and a mandate for fans to recite a sacrilegious "prayer" in order to hear a teaser clip, Behemoth have finally dropped the lead single, "God = Dog," off their highly anticipated new album. The absolute ripper of a song comes complete with searing riffage, soaring leads, blast beats aplenty and what sounds to be a Satanic children's choir. Check it out above, or blast it via your favorite streaming service. The band has promised "epic news later today," so keep your eyes peeled.
Hear Behemoth's Blistering, Blasphemous New Song "God = Dog"
Polish extreme-metal outfit's incendiary single comes complete with Satanic children's choir
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