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In a recent interview with the “Everblack” podcast, Adam “Nergal” Darski, the lead vocalist of Behemoth, discussed his background and ideological stance, as per blabbermouth.net.
Raised within the Catholic tradition, he is now recognized for his anti-Christian, Satanic, and anti-establishment perspectives, which he promotes through his music and public demonstrations, such as tearing pages from a Bible.
Absolutely. In the first place, the fact that Christians stole those celebrations from Pagans — [they] just put a different emblem, different sticker on it, and just adjusted some elements — it’s [not] gonna stop me from enjoying the fact that I can just chill and do nothing and relax with my family, because that’s what Xmas is really all about. You know what I mean? It’s about the family time and there’s nothing wrong about it, and it has no religious associations whatsoever. It’s a time when everyone takes time off and everyone needs tranquility and peace and relaxes and breathes. And, to me, it doesn’t really associate with Catholic tradition. Of course, Catholics made it all Santa Claus and all that bullshit — that is pretty much commerce; it’s all commercial, [and] I don’t give a fuck — but the fact that towards the end of the year, you’re just slowing down, you’re taking your time, you don’t need to rush. And the weather here [in Poland] — sometimes we get snow, but it’s doom and gloom here.
I’m not a depressive kind, but — I don’t know — this period of the year can be very joyful, even though it’s not sunny and it’s not full of energy whatsoever. No, I get that when the time comes. Of course I was raised here in Poland, so I’m no stranger to seasons. We have four seasons — not really four seasons anymore. It used to be four seasons. Now I’d say it’s two or three seasons, because of all the climate changes. But let’s call it cycles. We do have those cycles. And I still enjoy the cycles, and that is a great part of the year. It’s very relaxing and it’s cool, and I’m happy not to be traveling. And I live far from my mom because my father died three years ago. So it’s just my mom that’s left. So she lives in another city, a four-hour drive from me. So I’m bringing her to my place. And we’re gonna spend two or three days together, I guess. More is not bearable for either one [of us]. But blood is thicker than water, as they say. So you can’t deny it; it’s there. Even though those family members probably are the ones that it’s the easiest for them to fucking trigger you and piss you off. But everyone has his own skeletons, so fuck it. I’m cool. There’s a space and time for reflection now. I can go through things, I can go and read my book. And there’s hours and hours that pass and I’m, like, fucking not really doing anything. And for some reason it’s very inspiring and it’s very soothing. So, yeah, I like it.
Behemoth’s most recent album, titled “The Shit Ov God,” was released in May under the Nuclear Blast Records label. The album was produced by Jens Bogren of Fascination Street Studios, known for his work with bands such as Emperor, Enslaved, Kreator, and Rotting Christ. The band collaborated with Bartek Rogalewicz, a longtime associate, as well as Dark Sigil Workshop, to create the album’s cover art.
In October 2026, Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir will co-headline the “In League With Satan” tour across Europe, with Swedish black metal band Dark Funeral serving as the supporting act.
Thursday, October 9, 2026 – Zurich, Switzerland – Halle 622
Friday, October 10, 2026 – Zwickau, Germany – Sparkassen Arena Zwickau
Saturday, October 11, 2026 – Esch Sur Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal
Monday, October 13, 2026 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
Tuesday, October 14, 2026 – Munich, Germany – Zenith
Thursday, October 16, 2026 – Paris, France – Zenith
Saturday, October 18, 2026 – Den Bosch, Netherlands – Mainstage
Monday, October 20, 2026 – Cologne, Germany – Palladium
Wednesday, October 22, 2026 – Hamburg, Germany – Inselpark Arena
Thursday, October 23, 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle
Friday, October 24, 2026 – Brno, Czech Republic – Hala Vodova
Monday, October 27, 2026 – Helsinki, Finland – Ice Hall
Wednesday, October 29, 2026 – Stockholm, Sweden – B-K
Thursday, October 30, 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark – KB Hallen
