Regardless of his long-standing anti-Christian stance, Behemoth vocalist and guitarist Adam “Nergal” Darski says he genuinely enjoys celebrating Christmas — simply not for non secular causes.
In a brand new interview with the Everblack podcast, Darski, who was raised Catholic in Poland however later grew to become considered one of excessive metallic’s most outspoken critics of organized faith, was requested whether or not he celebrates Christmas along with his household. His reply was an emphatic sure.
“Completely,” Nergal stated. “Within the first place, the truth that Christians stole these celebrations from Pagans—they only put a unique emblem on it—it isn’t gonna cease me from having fun with the truth that I can simply chill and do nothing and loosen up with my household.”
In keeping with Nergal, Christmas has little to do with Christianity in any respect: “It is in regards to the household time and there is nothing fallacious about it. It has no non secular associations in anyway,” he continued. “It is a time when everybody takes time without work, slows down, and wishes tranquility and peace.”
Dwelling in Poland, the place winters may be bleak and grey, Nergal described the season as introspective moderately than miserable: “This era of the yr may be very joyful, regardless that it isn’t sunny and stuffed with vitality,” he stated. “It’s totally stress-free, and I am joyful to not be touring.”
Nergal additionally shared that he plans to spend the vacations along with his mom, who lives a number of hours away, following the loss of life of his father three years in the past.
“Blood is thicker than water,” he stated. “Despite the fact that relations are sometimes those who can set off you the best… there is a house and time for reflection now. I can learn, suppose, and simply not likely do something—and for some cause, it’s totally inspiring and soothing.”
Nergal‘s feedback could shock some, given his well-documented historical past of spiritual controversy, together with public acts like tearing pages from a Bible onstage and the infamous YMCA hoax. That very same confrontational vitality has just lately resurfaced with Behemoth’s upcoming thirteenth studio album, The Shit Ov God.
The album title sparked quick backlash and loads of jokes, however Nergal insists critics are lacking the purpose: “Some folks get it, some folks did not,” stated Nergal in a recent interview with Heavy. “No, I can not do higher. That is the perfect I may give you.”
He emphasised that The Shit Ov God is not an inexpensive shock tactic: “Simply get the file, learn the lyrics. It isn’t a silly title. It is a very difficult, very demanding album—and it is extra philosophical than you suppose it’s.”
Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir will embark on the In League With Devil co-headlining tour in Europe come October 2026 alongside openers Darkish Funeral. Get your tickets here.
10/9 Zurich, Switzerland Halle 622
10/10 Zwickau, Germany Sparkassen-Enviornment Zwickau
10/11 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg Rockhal
10/13 Milan, Italy Alcatraz
10/14 Munich, Germany Zenith
10/16 Paris, France Zenith
10/18 Den Bosch, Netherlands Mainstage
10/20 Cologne, Germany Palladium
10/22 Hamburg, Germany Inselpark Enviornment
10/23 Berlin, Germany Columbiahalle
10/24 Brno, Czech Republic Hala Vodova
10/27 Helsinki, Finland Ice Corridor
10/29 Stockholm, Sweden B-Okay
10/30 Copenhagen, Denmark Okay.B. Hallen
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