A Forest: Behemoth's EP Features The Cure Cover and Two New Songs

Last Friday, mega Metal band Behemoth released a new EP, A Forest, digitally worldwide, also making physical copies available.

The EP has four tracks and the single "Evoe" has been released for preview.

The pattern of new EPs being released by many groups in recent weeks seems to be part of the new status quo to help us through quarantine and keep us plugged into our favorite bands. And boy are we grateful.

Behemoth front-man Nergal explains:

"'Evoe' and 'Shadows Ov Ea Cast Upon Golgotha' are two brand-new, unheard songs that continue on from 'ILYAYD' left off. We're fortunate enough to have had more than enough music for the record which afforded us this transitional EP release as we move towards our new offerings. These songs may be B-Sides, but they're really strong and fresh! At the very least, we hope it gives you Legions something to distract yourself from the monotony of our collective situation. Enjoy!"

A video has also been released for "A Forest (Live from Merry Christless, Warsaw, Poland, December 2018)", which is a cover version of The Cure's song, featuring Shining's Niklas Kvarforth, and directed and produced by Volca Media.

 
Nergal comments on this live performance recording:

"Covering music outside of metal is a challenge - covering legendary music is an even greater challenge...that is what drove us throughout this process. A lot of bands try it and a lot of bands fail; subjectively, I love the outcome and it ranks amongst my favourite Behemoth covers alongside Killing Joke's 'Total Invasion' and Siekiera's 'Ludzie Wschodu'.

For the second time in 2020, I've recruited Niklas Kvarforth from Shining. Niklas' psychotic appearance, attitude and vibe was a key element to our representation of the music and the only man who could give the performance the same depth as the original."

A Forest's track listing includes:

1. A Forest (feat. Niklas Kvarforth)
2. A Forest (Live from Merry Christless, Warsaw, Poland, December 2018) [feat. Niklas Kvarforth]
3. Shadows ov Ea Cast Upon Golgotha
4. Evoe

You can pick up or download your copies of A Forest right here.