Behemoth: The Unholy Trinity Tour to Hit Bogotá’s Movistar Arena with Deicide and Nidhögg

On the evening of Sunday, October 5, 2025, Bogotá’s metal faithful will bear witness to a historic convergence of extreme music’s most formidable forces. Two of the genre’s most influential and revered titans, Poland’s blackened death metal overlords Behemoth and Florida’s pioneering death metal legends Deicide, will lay siege to the Movistar Arena. This monumental event, part of Behemoth’s Latin America Tour 2025, promises an infernal experience, uniting two distinct but equally uncompromising visions of sonic extremity.

This is not merely a concert; it is a pilgrimage for those devoted to the relentless and theatrical frontiers of metal. The bill features a headliner that has redefined the boundaries of stagecraft and sonic malevolence, a special guest that laid the very foundations of American death metal, and an emerging artist to set a dark precedent for the night. As these bands bring their latest blasphemies in musical form to one of the capital’s premier venues, the night is poised to become a landmark gathering for Colombia’s fervent metal community, a brutal and spectacular celebration of dark artistry.

Behemoth: The Unstoppable Force of Extreme Metal

For over three decades, Behemoth has waged a relentless war on convention. Formed in Gdańsk, Poland, in 1991 by the visionary and fiercely charismatic frontman Adam “Nergal” Darski, the band began its journey in the nascent Polish black metal underground. Early releases like ‘Sventevith (Storming Near the Baltic)’ (1995) were rooted in pagan themes and raw, traditional black metal. However, with landmark albums such as ‘Satanica’ (1999) and ‘Thelema.6’ (2000), Behemoth began a deliberate evolution, infusing their sound with the punishing precision of death metal to forge the “blackened death metal” style they now command.

Under Nergal’s leadership, Behemoth transformed from an underground entity into a global phenomenon, recognized for their artistic ambition and uncompromising vision. Albums like ‘The Satanist’ (2014) and ‘I Loved You at Your Darkest’ (2018) were met with universal critical acclaim, praised not only for their musical intensity but also for their profound lyrical explorations of blasphemy, rebellion, and esoteric spirituality. Their music is a tapestry of savage blast beats, intricate guitar work, and orchestral grandeur, all serving as a vehicle for Nergal’s commanding vocal delivery and rebellious ideology.

This tour supports their latest studio album, ‘Shit Ov God,’ a work that stands as a testament to their continued creative fire. For the audience in Bogotá, this will be a chance to witness these new modern anthems of rebellion performed with the theatrical fury that has made Behemoth one of the most vital live acts in the world.

Nergal’s rebellious ideology is not confined to his lyrics; it has led to significant real-world consequences, most notably his repeated clashes with Poland’s strict blasphemy laws. His most famous legal battle began after a 2007 concert where he tore up a Bible on stage, calling it “a book of deceit.” This act resulted in years of charges and court proceedings, turning him into a prominent national figure in the debate over artistic freedom and religious offense.

Despite eventual acquittals, he remains a target for conservative groups and politicians, cementing his status as a real-life champion of artistic expression against state and religious censorship. This struggle is explored in-depth in his autobiography, ‘Confessions of a Heretic: The Sacred and the Profane,’ where he details his philosophy, his fight with leukemia, and his uncompromising worldview.

A Divisive New Chapter: The ‘Shit Ov God’ Controversy

As the direct successor to the universally acclaimed ‘Opvs Contra Natvram,’ Behemoth’s latest album, ‘Shit Ov God,’ arrived with monumental expectations. The band heralded the album as an intentional and aggressive return to a more primitive, raw form of blasphemy, stripping away much of the orchestral grandeur that had defined their recent work. The album’s deliberately provocative title was presented as the ultimate statement of defiance, aiming to push the boundaries of extreme metal’s anti-religious ethos even further.

This approach, however, was met with a notably polarized and predominantly negative reception from both critics and a significant portion of their fanbase. Many argued that the album’s title and lyrical themes substituted the nuanced, philosophical rebellion of their past work for a cruder, more direct form of shock value that felt less profound.

Musically, the album drew widespread criticism for what was perceived as a step backward in complexity and ambition. A common sentiment was a lament for the loss of the intricate, multi-layered song structures that had become a hallmark of the band’s sound, with some critics describing the new material as uncharacteristically straightforward and repetitive.

While some defenders praised the album’s raw energy and unapologetic aggression as a refreshing change of pace, the consensus was that ‘Shit Ov God’ failed to reach the artistic heights of its predecessors. For the audience in Bogotá, the live debut of these controversial new tracks will be a point of intense curiosity, offering a chance to see how this raw and contentious new chapter of Behemoth’s history translates to their famously theatrical stage.

The Unholy Trinity: A Continental Conquest

The performance in Bogotá is a crucial engagement within a much larger international campaign: The Unholy Trinity Latin America Tour 2025. This ambitious trek sees two of extreme music’s most revered acts, Behemoth and Deicide, joining forces to lay siege to the entire continent. The tour’s name itself is significant, presenting a powerful package where the “trinity” is formed by the two legendary headliners and completed in each city by a formidable local act, celebrating the strength of each region’s metal scene.

This continental assault is a meticulously planned campaign targeting Latin America’s primary metal strongholds. Beyond the stop in Colombia, the tour will carve a path of destruction through other major capitals, with confirmed dates in cities like Santiago, Chile; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and São Paulo, Brazil. This routing underscores the strategic importance of the Latin American market, acknowledging its huge and deeply passionate fanbase.

For thousands of fans across the continent, this tour represents a rare and valuable opportunity to witness two genre-defining bands on a single, monumental bill, making it one of the most anticipated extreme metal events in the region for years. The massive logistical undertaking of bringing a co-headlining tour of this scale across multiple countries is a testament to the profound and enduring connection these bands have with their Latin American followers.

Deicide: The Unwavering Pillars of Death Metal

Sharing the stage is a band that needs no introduction to any student of heavy metal: the legendary Deicide. The band first formed in 1987 in the fertile death metal breeding ground of Tampa, Florida, under the original moniker Amon. After recording two highly influential demos that circulated in the tape-trading underground, they were signed by Roadrunner Records, who insisted on a name change to avoid conflict with another artist. Thus, Deicide was born. Led by the notoriously controversial and iconic frontman Glen Benton—a man who famously and repeatedly branded an inverted cross onto his forehead to show his lifelong commitment to his anti-Christian stance—the band has been a synonym for blasphemy and brutality since its inception.

Their self-titled debut in 1990 and its follow-up, the seminal masterpiece ‘Legion’ (1992), set a new standard for death metal. Their sound is defined by the musical partnership of its two founding members: Glen Benton, who provides the lyrical blasphemy and iconic dual-vocal attack, and drummer Steve Asheim, who is also the band’s primary musical composer and riff-writer. This dynamic, combined with their ferocity, cemented their legacy and made them a constant source of controversy. They have been banned from festivals, had bomb threats called into their concerts, and were embroiled in international incidents, including infamous (though strongly denied) accusations of animal cruelty that followed them for years after an event in Stockholm.

Deicide arrives in Bogotá armed with their latest release, ‘Banished By Sin’ (2024). The album has been lauded by critics and fans as a striking return to form, a revitalized sound that channels the rage of their classic ‘90s material while feeling fresh and dynamic. With new guitarists Taylor Nordberg and Kevin Quirion joining the veteran core of Benton and Asheim, the band has found a renewed vigor, promising a performance that is both a nostalgic celebration of their legacy and a showcase of their enduring power.

A Triumphant Return to Form: Deicide’s ‘Banished by Sin’

Deicide’s thirteenth studio album, ‘Banished by Sin’ (2024), arrived amidst keen anticipation from the death metal community and was largely met with positive reviews, with many fans and critics hailing it as a significant return to form. The album is the first to feature the formidable new guitar duo of Taylor Nordberg and Kevin Quirion, and their contribution has been central to the album’s success. Critics have widely praised their work, noting that their sharp, memorable riffing and technically proficient solos inject a fresh energy into the band while remaining deeply respectful of Deicide’s foundational sound.

The reception has centered on the album’s ability to successfully channel the vicious, straightforward brutality of their classic ‘90s material. Unlike bands who may opt for later-career experimentation, Deicide was lauded for focusing on what they do best. The production strikes a potent balance, offering modern clarity and power without sacrificing the raw aggression that defined their early work. Tracks like ‘From Unknown Heights You Shall Fall’ and the title track have been singled out for their relentless intensity, with Glen Benton’s signature dual-vocal attack sounding as ferocious as ever.

While few would argue the album reinvents the death metal genre, its strength—as pointed out by many reviewers—lies in its masterful execution and revitalization of the classic Deicide formula. The consensus is that ‘Banished by Sin’ is a powerful, focused, and thoroughly satisfying effort that reaffirms the band’s legendary status. The Bogotá audience can therefore expect to be hit with a salvo of potent new material that stands confidently alongside the band’s time-tested anthems of blasphemy.

The Venue: Movistar Arena

The Movistar Arena stands as a modern beacon for live entertainment in Bogotá. Originally built as the Coliseo Cubierto El Campín in 1973, the venue underwent a complete and ambitious renovation, reopening in 2018 as a state-of-the-art facility. With a capacity of up to 14,000 spectators, it has firmly established itself as an essential stop for major international tours, having hosted legendary acts like Kiss, Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden. However, despite its modern infrastructure, the venue is not without its flaws.

Its transformation from a classic city coliseum into a world-class arena has been met with persistent criticism regarding its acoustics; many concert-goers report significant issues with sound reverberation and echo, particularly in the upper seating tiers. While the audio experience may be clear for those closer to the stage, the cavernous nature of the dome often causes sound to become indistinct and muddy for those farther back, a notable drawback for a venue intended for large-scale musical productions.

The Live Experience: A Tale of Two Terrors

This concert offers a fascinating contrast in live performance. A Deicide show is a raw, visceral, and direct assault. There are no frills, only pure, unadulterated aggression. The band’s power lies in a maelstrom of sound that aims for sonic destruction, led by the intimidating and iconic stage presence of Glen Benton, who stalks the stage delivering his blasphemies with unrelenting fury.

In stark contrast, Behemoth offers a masterclass in macabre stagecraft. Their performance is a multi-sensory ritual, a piece of gothic horror theatre complete with pyrotechnics, elaborate costumes, ritualistic props, and meticulous visual symbolism. Nergal is the consummate ringmaster, a diminutive figure who casts a colossal shadow, commanding the audience’s attention with a presence that is both menacing and captivating. Together, they promise an evening that appeals to every facet of the extreme metal palate—from the brutally straightforward to the theatrically sublime.

Nergal’s New Artistic Chapter

While Behemoth prepares to bring its theatrical destruction to Latin America, frontman Adam “Nergal” Darski has been actively exploring other artistic realms. In late May 2025, he announced a new album from his acclaimed dark folk and gothic blues project, Me And That Man. The album, titled ‘Canto I: The Grieving,’ is scheduled for release in September 2025, poignantly timed just before the band’s arrival in Bogotá.

The project offers a stark contrast to Behemoth’s sonic fury, delving into raw, melancholic narratives with a sound rooted in Americana and gothic tradition. The album’s lead single, ‘The Grieving,’ has already been released, providing a glimpse into this new, introspective chapter of Nergal’s work. This recent development offers fans a deeper look into the artistic duality of Behemoth’s leader, highlighting a creative mind that is active and evolving right as he prepares to return to the stage in his most formidable role.

The Third Pillar: Bogotá’s Own Nidhögg

Completing the tour’s titular trinity for the Bogotá performance is Nidhögg, a revered and potent force from Colombia’s own metal scene. Their inclusion on the official poster confirms that the third slot is dedicated to a celebrated local champion, making the event a showcase for both international titans and homegrown talent.

Formed in the capital, Nidhögg has carved out a formidable reputation for its fierce and authentic brand of death metal, representing the strength and resilience of the nation’s underground. Their addition to this bill is a significant testament to their status within the community, providing them a massive platform to unleash their sonic fury upon a huge audience in their home city. For the thousands in attendance, it is a chance to rally behind one of their own as they set a dark and powerful precedent for a historic evening of metal.

A Sanctuary of Sound: The Colombian Metal Community

The Colombian metal scene, with its epicenter in Bogotá, is renowned globally for a level of passion and devotion that few can rival. Forged in the social and political turmoil of the 1980s and 90s, heavy metal became more than just music; it was a powerful, resilient form of counter-cultural expression and a sanctuary for generations of youth.

This deep-rooted history translates into a live concert experience unlike any other. Colombian metal crowds are legendary. Their energy is explosive, their loyalty is unwavering, and their voices are a thunderous force. International bands frequently cite their shows in Bogotá as career highlights, often left in awe of fans who not only sing along to every lyric but to every guitar riff and solo note-for-note. This is the city of Rock al Parque, one of the world’s largest free rock and metal festivals, an institution that has nurtured the scene for decades and exposed millions to heavy music.

Therefore, the audience for Behemoth and Deicide will not be passive spectators; they will be active and essential participants. Their energy, history, and passion are the final, crucial ingredients that will transform this concert from a performance into a truly legendary and communal event.

An Unmissable Night for Colombian Metal

The convergence of Behemoth and Deicide on a single stage in Bogotá is a rare and momentous occasion. It represents a clash of titans from different corners of the extreme metal world—the Polish masters of blackened death metal and the American pioneers of pure death metal. For one night, the Movistar Arena will become a temple of the profane, ignited by the power of two legendary bands at the top of their game and the undeniable passion of the Colombian metal scene. It is an event destined to be burned into the memory of all who attend.

Tickets for this highly anticipated event are on sale now exclusively through TuBoleta. A tiered pricing system is in place, offering fans different options to experience the show. For those wanting to be closest to the action, the Tribuna Fan Sur floor section is priced at $359,000 COP. Seating in the lower bowl is divided into two price points: sections 206 through 214 are available for $279,000 COP, while the adjacent sections 202-205 and 215-218 are priced at $239,000 COP.

It is important to note that all ticket prices are subject to an additional service fee charged by the vendor. Given the iconic status of both headliners, demand is expected to be high, and fans are encouraged to secure their place promptly.

Conclusion

As the date of October 5, 2025, draws nearer, the immense scale of what awaits the Colombian metal community comes into sharp focus. The convergence of Behemoth, Deicide, and Nidhögg at the Movistar Arena is not merely a concert; it is a landmark cultural event, a pilgrimage for the faithful, and a testament to the enduring power of extreme music. It represents a rare confluence of forces: the trailblazing, theatrical rebellion of a Polish powerhouse at its creative zenith; the raw, uncompromising brutality of an American death metal legend experiencing a potent resurgence; and the fierce, homegrown talent of a local champion standing proud on a world-class stage.

Each band brings a distinct and vital energy to the Unholy Trinity, promising a multi-faceted evening of sonic extremity. From the philosophical, large-scale stagecraft of Behemoth to the visceral, undiluted aggression of Deicide and the authentic fury of Nidhögg, the night will be a comprehensive journey through the genre’s past, present, and future.

Ultimately, the most crucial element will be the thousands of fans whose legendary passion will ignite the arena. They are the final ingredient in this unholy ceremony, transforming a musical performance into a transcendent, communal experience. For one night, the heart of Bogotá will beat to the rhythm of blast beats and thunderous riffs, forging another unforgettable chapter in the rich and storied history of metal in Colombia. It is an event destined to be burned into memory, a brutal and spectacular celebration of dark artistry that will resonate long after the final echo fades.