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Inferno


Stage name: Inferno
Real name: Zbigniew Robert Prominski
Day of birth: 30.12.1978
Place of birth: Tczew
Hometown: Tczew
Position: Drums and percussion. In the band since 1997
Other bands: Azarath, Witchmaster
Gear: Spaun custom, Sabian cymbals, Evans drum heads, Axis pedals
Endorsed by: Spaun, Sabian, Axis, Bounty Hunter, Wyborowa

Appeared on following records:

Behemoth - "Bewitching the Pomerania" (1997)
Behemoth - "Pandemonic Incantations" (1997)
Behemoth - "Satanica" (1999)
Behemoth - "Thelema.6" (2000)
Behemoth -"Antichristian Phenomenon" Ep (2001)
Behemoth - "Zos Kia Cvltvs" (2002)
Behemoth - "Conjuration" Ep (2003)
Behemoth -"Demigod" (2004)
Also appeared on:

Damnation - "Rebel Souls"(1996)
Damnation - "Coronation" (1997)
Azarath - "Demonseed" (2001)
Azarath "Infernal Blasting" (2003)
Witchmaster "Masochistic devil worship" (2003)
Witchmaster "Witchmaster" (2004)


Nergal


Stage name: Nergal
Real name: Adam Michal Darski
Day of birth: 10.06.1977
Place of birth: Gdynia, Poland
Hometown: Gdansk, Poland
Position: Rhythm, lead and acoustic guitars, vocals, founder of the band, the only remaining member from the first line-up, main composer and author of most of the lyrics, manages Behemoth since day one.
Gear: ESP, Gibson, Ibanez, Dean and Flame guitars. Mesa Boogie Rectifier amp and Mesa Boogie cabinets Boss pedals, Morley wah pedal, In tune signed Behemoth pics (1 mm) D'Addario strings (12-56, 12-60)
Endorsed by: ESP, Mesa Boogie, Flame (guitar accessories), Bounty Hunter, Satan.

Appeared on following records:

Behemoth - "Endless damnation" (1992)
Behemoth - "The return of the northern moon" (1993)
Behemoth - "From the pagan vastlands" (1994)
Behemoth - "And the forests dream eternally" (1994)
Behemoth - "Sventevith (storming near the Baltic)" (1995)
Behemoth - "Grom" (1996) Behemoth - "Bewitching the Pomerania" EP (1997)
Behemoth - "Pandemonic Incantations" (1997)
Czarne Zastepy" A tribute to KAT comp CD (1996)
Behemoth - "Satanica" (1999)
Originators of northern darkness" A tribute to Mayhem comp CD (1999)
Behemoth- "Thelema.6" (2000)
Tyrants from the abyss" A tribute to Morbid Angel comp CD (2000)
Behemoth -"Antichristian Phenomenon" EP (2001)
Behemoth - "Zos Kia Cvltvs" (2002)
Behemoth- "Conjuration" EP (2003)
Behemoth- "Demigod"
Also appeared as a session/guest musician on:

Hermh "Crying crown of trees" (1996)
December's Fire - "Vae Victis" (1996) (guest vocals appearance)
Damnation - "Coronation" (1997) (bass guitar)
Hefeystos - "Psycho Cafe" (1998) (guest vocals appereance)
Vader - "Revelations" (2002) (guest vocals appereance)
Mess Age - "Self-Convicted" (2002)(guest vocals appereance)
Corruption- "Orgasmusica" (2003) (guest vocal appearance)
Sweet Noise "Revolta" (2003) (guest vocals appearance)


Orion


Stage name: Orion
Real name: Tomasz Wroblewski
Day of birth: 02.06.1980
Place of birth: Warsaw
Hometown: Legionowo
Position: 4 and 5 string bass guitars. In the band since 2003
Other bands: Vesania, Neolithic
Gear: ESP/Ltd, JB bass, Madison amps & cabinets, Ampeg B2R, Sansamp pre-amp, BBE sonic maximizer.
Endorsed by: ESP/Ltd, Bounty Hunter, Crazy Cat

Appeared on following records:

Behemoth -"Demigod" (2004)
Also appeared on:

Vesania "Moonastray" Mini album (2002)
Vesania "Firefrost Arcanum" (2003)
Vesania "God the lux" (2005)
Neolithic "Team 666" (2004)

There had been a long hard road out of hell until the cursed day when the furious intensity of the Eastern beast, set up by Nergal, the main man behind the band , struck the world in mid 1991. Following the paths of the ancient heroes like VENOM, early FROST or first Norwegian black metal acts, Behemoth started their unearthly existence with a couple of raw and primitive rehearsal tapes ("Endless Damnation") and demos ("The Return of the northern moon"), the most significant of which was the second one - "From the pagan vastlands" (1993), showing the growing potential of the main composer/writer.

This tape was released by polish label Pagan Rec. and later on by infamous American Wild Rags which pressed this stuff on CD.
Signing with a minor Italian company Entropy rec. the band had the chance to record their debut release, a mini album entitled "And the forests dream eternally" (1994) followed by the full length with Polish underground label Pagan rec.

"Sventevith (storming near the Baltic)" gained extremely positive responses worldwide and eventually saw the band moving on to a new deal with German label Solistitium. Rec. That record established Behemoth as one of the very few black metal bands from mid-eastern Europe with enormous potential and its own, peculiar character. Consequently ,stepping forward, the band (as the three piece - Nergal, Baal, Les) recorded the second album "Grom". This has been probably the most controversial release so far, due to its many different influences, using female vocals as well as acoustic guitars and synthesizers. This was also the time when Behemoth finally got a chance to play first shows in their native country and finally tour around Europe (Pagan Triumph tour 1996) gaining stage experience as well as positive feedback from the crowds.

Then the time came to record third album, called "Pandemonic Incantations", which benefited from the precious aid of new members, especially the very talented human drummer machine- Inferno. It was some kind of "breakthrough moment" in Behemoth's short career. Reactions of the still growing fanbase and metal medias set the new quality standards for this polish band. Unfortunately, that awesome album suffered from the lack of interest worldwide caused by very weak promotion. The last opus released by Solistitium was strictly limited mini cd called "Bewitching The Pomerania" which is a highly estimated collectors item at this moment.


After another extensive and rewarding tour, in the fall of 1998 Behemoth signed a two albums deal with Italian Avantgarde Music. The first output of this new collaboration was the highly successful album "Satanica": Long lasting feedbacks covered "Satanica" with 'gold awards' even one year after its release date (the album was licensed in the USA in Summer 2000!). The label also secured the band with two very effective European tours in support to DEICIDE and another to SATYRICON. In that very successful period, the band had to go through some line up changes and problems with their ex- polish label, but at the end of the day, everything was back on the right tracks. The new members on the board were Novy (formerly known from Devilyn, right now in Vader, Dies Irae) who handled the bass duties and an inexperienced but very talented guitarist Havok. The new deal concerning the efforts on the polish territory Behemoth signed with highly respectful and undoubtedly professional Mystic company.

The next masterpiece is the logic follow-up to 'Satanica', although unpredictable in all its smallest details was Thelema6. Massive guitar parts and a most precise drumming, as well as influences from different sources, showed that Behemoth were there to offer something really varied and innovative once again. 'Thelema.6' is a complete album with characteristic fierce brutality and speed. It has also the most essential ingredient: creativity. Behemoth goes on searching for new dimensions both musically and lyrically. S