Behemoth arrives in Paris on October 16, 2026, as part of the European "In League With Satan" tour, which brings together three prominent names in extreme metal. The Polish band shares co-headlining duties with Norway's Dimmu Borgir, while Sweden's Dark Funeral will open the evening. The concert takes place at Zenith Paris - La Villette, with the program scheduled to begin at 19:00 and doors opening at 17:30. For fans of black and death metal, this is an opportunity to hear three distinct approaches to the genre in a single evening, from Behemoth's combination of brutality and ritualistic theatricality to the symphonic sound of Dimmu Borgir.
The Paris performance comes during a period of intense touring activity for Behemoth, whose 2025 album "The Shit Ov God" has further expanded the band's repertoire. At the same time, Dimmu Borgir is presenting material from the album "Grand Serpent Rising", released in May 2026, while Dark Funeral joins the tour following the release of the live album "A Beast To Praise". The three bands therefore represent different stages of their current creative development, as well as several decades in the evolution of extreme metal.
The concert is part of a joint European tour rather than a standalone Behemoth performance. Tickets are on sale, and when choosing a place, it is worth considering the difference between standing areas and seated stands, depending on the available category.
Behemoth in Paris: from the Polish underground to modern extreme metal
Behemoth emerged from the Polish black metal scene in the early 1990s, but over the course of its career gradually developed into a band whose sound combines black metal, death metal and an exceptionally elaborate live presentation. Frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski shaped the band's distinctive identity through aggressive guitar arrangements, dark iconography and lyrics exploring religion, mythology, rebellion and individualism.
Among the key releases in the band's history are "Demigod", "The Satanist" and "I Loved You at Your Darkest". Each of these albums represents a different stage in its development. "Demigod" emphasizes technically precise and exceptionally aggressive death metal, while "The Satanist" introduced a stronger atmospheric element, slower and more monumental passages, and songs that became an important part of the band's live repertoire.
Songs such as "Conquer All", "Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel", "Ora Pro Nobis Lucifer" and "Bartzabel" demonstrate just how diverse Behemoth's sound is. The first emphasizes speed and rhythmic ferocity, the second builds tension through a characteristic guitar motif, while "Bartzabel" offers a more ritualistic, almost ceremonial approach. It is precisely this range that allows the band to avoid turning a concert into an uninterrupted sequence of equally fast songs, instead alternating between different levels of intensity.
Nergal's stage performance is also an important part of the band's identity. His vocals, his way of communicating with the audience and the theatrical presentation of the songs create a distinctive live character. At the same time, Behemoth remains a strongly guitar-driven band, emphasizing complex riffs, powerful drumming and precise execution.
The album "The Shit Ov God" and the songs defining the current tour
The album "The Shit Ov God", released on May 9, 2025, through Nuclear Blast, contains eight tracks and continues Behemoth's exploration of the relationship between extreme music, religious symbolism and personal resistance to authority. Its songs include "The Shadow Elite", "Sowing Salt", the title track "The Shit Ov God", "Lvciferaeon" and "To Drown The Svn In Wine".
This release is important for understanding the current tour because the new material is not merely an addition to older live favorites. The compositions retain Behemoth's characteristic aggression, but certain passages emphasize atmosphere, tempo changes and layered structures. The title track represents a direct, provocative expression of the band's aesthetic, while "The Shadow Elite" combines modern production with the elements that have made the band recognizable.
The first concerts of the "In League With Satan" tour already provide some insight into Behemoth's current live performance. According to the recorded setlist from the concert in Zwickau on October 10, 2026, the band performed "Daimonos", "Ora Pro Nobis Lucifer", "Thy Becoming Eternal", "The Shit Ov God", "Conquer All", "Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel", "I, Scvlptor", "Ov Fire and the Void", "To Drown the Svn in Wine", "Bartzabel", "The Shadow Elite", "Chant for Eschaton 2000" and "O Father O Satan O Sun!".
This list is not a confirmed setlist for Paris. Nevertheless, it shows that Behemoth is combining newer compositions with songs from different periods of its career on the current tour. Particularly interesting is the inclusion of material from "The Shit Ov God" alongside older titles that have been among the most recognizable moments of the band's concerts for years.
For audiences who have followed the band since "Demigod", the return to older, exceptionally aggressive songs is important. For newer listeners, the current tour offers an opportunity to discover modern Behemoth through a repertoire spanning several stylistic periods. Expectations should nevertheless be based on previous performances, as both song selections and their order may change.
Dimmu Borgir: symphonic black metal and the new album "Grand Serpent Rising"
Dimmu Borgir brings a different dimension to this concert evening. The Norwegian band is known for combining black metal guitars, orchestral arrangements, keyboards and dramatic vocal passages. Its music often sounds like a dark film score fused with extreme metal, creating an interesting contrast with Behemoth's more direct death metal approach.
The albums "Enthrone Darkness Triumphant", "Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia" and "Death Cult Armageddon" helped establish the band's international reputation. Songs such as "Mourning Palace", "Progenies of the Great Apocalypse", "The Serpentine Offering" and "Gateways" are among its best-known live numbers.
The year 2026 marks a new recording phase for Dimmu Borgir. The album "Grand Serpent Rising" was released on May 22 through Nuclear Blast, following a gap of several years since the previous studio release, "Eonian". On the new material, the band is once again collaborating with producer Fredrik NordstrĂśm, who was involved with some of its most important earlier albums.
Among the new tracks, "Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel", "Ascent" and "As Seen in the Unseen" stand out. Dimmu Borgir thus continues to develop a sound in which aggression and symphonic grandeur complement one another.
At the opening of the European tour in ZĂźrich on October 9, 2026, the band performed the new songs "Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel", "As Seen in the Unseen" and "Ascent", alongside older tracks such as "Mourning Palace", "Kings of the Carnival Creation", "Puritania", "Gateways" and "Progenies of the Great Apocalypse". This provides a useful indication of the musical direction of the current performance, but it does not guarantee the repertoire for Paris.
For Dimmu Borgir fans, the concert at Zenith Paris - La Villette offers an opportunity to hear material from the new album in a full-scale live setting. When announcing the tour, the band also emphasized its return to a more extensive European concert schedule, giving the joint tour with Behemoth additional significance for its audience.
Dark Funeral opens the evening with classic Swedish black metal
Dark Funeral is far more than a name casually included on the concert poster. The Swedish band is one of the recognizable representatives of Scandinavian black metal, with music that emphasizes fast guitar passages, intense drumming and an exceptionally dark vocal expression.
Unlike the symphonic grandeur of Dimmu Borgir or Behemoth's blend of black and death metal, Dark Funeral cultivates a more direct approach. Its compositions often rely on repetitive guitar motifs, a high level of rhythmic tension and the characteristic cold atmosphere of the Swedish black metal tradition.
Its catalog includes songs such as "The Secrets of the Black Arts", "My Funeral", "Nail Them to the Cross", "Unchain My Soul" and "Where Shadows Forever Reign". The 2022 album "We Are The Apocalypse" further consolidated the band's modern era and also features "Let the Devil In", "Leviathan" and the title track "We Are The Apocalypse".
On August 21, 2026, Dark Funeral released the live album "A Beast To Praise", recorded during a performance at the FĂĽllan venue in Stockholm. The release contains thirteen songs and provides a good insight into the energy of the band's live performances. Ahead of the European tour, the band also released live recordings of "The Arrival of Satan's Empire", "We Are The Apocalypse" and "Nail Them to the Cross".
In its tour announcement, Dark Funeral specifically emphasized that it would perform as the evening's opening act and encouraged visitors to arrive on time. This is an important practical detail: arriving only when the headlining bands begin would mean missing one of the key parts of the program.
Three different approaches to extreme metal on the same stage
The "In League With Satan" tour is particularly interesting because the three bands are not trying to achieve the same sound. Behemoth emphasizes heaviness, expressive guitar riffs and a ritualistic stage aesthetic. Dimmu Borgir builds musical drama through symphonic layers and contrasts, while Dark Funeral represents the speed and raw energy of Scandinavian black metal.
The shared evening therefore attracts different groups of listeners. Audiences attending primarily for Behemoth can discover newer material from Dimmu Borgir, while symphonic metal fans have an opportunity to experience the Polish band's more aggressive expression. Dark Funeral also appeals to listeners who prefer a more traditional black metal sound.
The tour announcement mentions an ambitious stage production and a new live show from Dimmu Borgir. Such a concert concept fits naturally with the aesthetics of bands that frequently use dramatic lighting, stage iconography and carefully designed visual presentations. The exact technical execution of each performance in Paris, however, has not been confirmed in advance.
It is also important that Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir are performing as equal co-headliners of the tour. This is not a program in which one of these bands appears merely as a short support act for the other. The order of their performances and any schedule changes are best checked shortly before the concert.
Zenith Paris - La Villette: a venue designed for powerful concert productions
Zenith Paris - La Villette is located in Parc de la Villette, in Paris's 19th arrondissement. It is a venue developed specifically for major concerts and other performing arts programs, rather than a sports arena occasionally adapted for musical events.
The venue was the first building constructed under the Zenith name and forms part of the wider French network of concert halls. It was designed by architects Philippe Chaix and Jean-Paul Morel with the aim of creating an adaptable space for popular music. Its structure allows different audience configurations, from entirely seated arrangements to combinations of standing floor areas and seated stands.
Depending on the configuration, capacity ranges from approximately 2,200 to 6,785 visitors. This does not mean that the maximum number of places is available for the Behemoth concert, but rather that the venue can adapt its audience layout to the needs of individual productions.
For extreme metal, it is particularly important that the venue's acoustic concept was developed for music performed with powerful sound reinforcement. Behemoth's exceptionally low guitar frequencies, rapid drumming and Dimmu Borgir's layered arrangements place demands on the sound system, making a dedicated concert hall an appropriate environment.
The concert experience will also depend on the chosen position. The standing floor provides a more immediate experience of the crowd's energy, while the seated stands offer a clearer view of the stage and lighting production. The seating and standing arrangements associated with each ticket depend on the concert configuration and should be checked when selecting a category.
Arriving at the concert: schedule, entrances and practical information
For the Paris concert, the announced door-opening time is 17:30, while the program is scheduled to begin at 19:00. Because three bands are performing, arriving sufficiently early is recommended to allow time for security screening and finding a place. The 19:00 time refers to the start of the concert program, not necessarily to Behemoth taking the stage.
Key information for visitors:
- Date: Friday, October 16, 2026.
- Venue: Zenith Paris - La Villette, Paris, France.
- Venue area address: 211 avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris.
- Doors open: 17:30.
- Program begins: 19:00.
- Headlining acts: Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir.
- Opening act: Dark Funeral.
- Tour: In League With Satan.
Security checks are carried out at the entrance, including bag inspections. Standard backpacks are permitted, but suitcases and large sports bags are not accepted and cannot be left in the venue's cloakroom. Visitors traveling directly from an airport or railway station should therefore arrange storage for larger luggage in advance.
For this concert, small compact cameras are listed as permitted, while professional equipment and recording may be restricted. Reusable bottles are not allowed. Cloakroom services and lockers for certain personal belongings are also available at the venue, but their availability and conditions of use depend on the event arrangements.
The venue also warns of a rule under which leaving during the concert is final, meaning that re-entry is not guaranteed. Visitors should therefore plan their needs before entering, particularly if they intend to watch all three bands.
How to reach Zenith Paris - La Villette by public transport or car
Parc de la Villette is well connected to the Paris public transport network. The simplest way to reach the concert is by metro, particularly when traveling from central parts of Paris.
Metro line 5 serves Porte de Pantin station, approximately 600 meters from the venue. Another option is line 7 and Porte de la Villette station, from which the concert venue is approximately 900 meters away. Tram line T3b also serves Porte de Pantin - Parc de la Villette station, approximately 800 meters from Zenith Paris - La Villette.
The Porte de Pantin area can also be reached by bus line 75. For the journey home after the concert, it is useful to check the last metro departures and any service changes in advance, as a separate finishing time for the entire program has not been announced.
Several parking facilities are available in the surrounding area for visitors arriving by car. These include Parking La Villette Nord CitĂŠ des Sciences, Parking Villette Musique near Porte de Pantin, the Philharmonie car park and the Conservatoire car park. Distances to the venue vary, and because of possible congestion and limited spaces, arranging parking in advance is advisable.
Parc de la Villette is not merely a transport hub but also a spacious urban cultural district. Nearby attractions include the Philharmonie de Paris, CitĂŠ de la Musique and the park's landscaped pedestrian areas. Visitors arriving early can use the time for a walk or rest before the program begins. The wider area also offers food and drink establishments, making it easier to organize the evening without another trip to the city center.
Paris's place on the "In League With Satan" tour
The Paris performance is part of a European tour that began on October 9, 2026, in ZĂźrich. The program then continued with concerts in Zwickau and Esch-sur-Alzette, while Milan and Munich appear on the schedule before Paris.
After the concert in the French capital, the tour continues on October 17 at London's O2 Academy Brixton, followed by cities including 's-Hertogenbosch, Cologne, Hamburg and Berlin. The later part of the itinerary also includes performances in Central and Northern Europe.
This schedule shows that Paris is not an isolated festival appearance but part of a connected concert production traveling between European venues. This matters to audiences because the shared tour concept allows all three bands to be presented within the same musical evening.
Behemoth is not an unfamiliar live act to French audiences. The band performed at the Hellfest festival in Clisson in June 2026, where it also combined older songs with material from "The Shit Ov God". The Paris performance, however, offers a different setting: an indoor concert hall, a joint tour with Dimmu Borgir and Dark Funeral, and a program intended primarily for extreme metal fans.
Who will find Behemoth's Paris concert particularly interesting?
Listeners familiar with Behemoth's history who want to compare its current sound with earlier periods will have the strongest reasons to attend. Material from "The Shit Ov God" offers insight into the band's more recent creative phase, while live favorites such as "Conquer All" and "Ora Pro Nobis Lucifer" provide a link to earlier releases.
The concert also appeals to Dimmu Borgir fans who want to hear songs from "Grand Serpent Rising" in a full live setting. For listeners who prefer traditional Scandinavian black metal, Dark Funeral adds further value to the program.
Audiences who normally follow just one of the three bands can compare different musical and stage approaches throughout the evening. It is precisely this diversity that makes the combination of Behemoth, Dimmu Borgir and Dark Funeral meaningful on a joint tour.
Because this is a concert featuring multiple acts and powerful sound reinforcement, it is advisable to plan the entire evening, bring hearing protection if needed and choose a place that suits personal preferences. Visitors wishing to be closer to the stage should expect a denser crowd on the standing floor, while seated categories may be more practical for those who prefer a clearer view of the stage performance.
Tickets for the Paris concert are available for purchase, and choosing a category and planning the journey in advance will make organizing the visit easier. It is particularly important to take the 17:30 door-opening time into account, as Dark Funeral performs first and the concert program begins as early as 19:00.
Sources:
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