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 together 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 calm down with my household.”
In response to Nergal, Christmas has little to do with Christianity in any respect: “It is concerning the household time and there is nothing improper about it. It has no non secular associations by any means,” he continued. “It is a time when everybody takes day off, slows down, and wishes tranquility and peace.”
Residing in Poland, the place winters may be bleak and grey, Nergal described the season as introspective relatively than miserable: “This era of the yr may be very joyful, despite the fact that it isn’t sunny and filled with vitality,” he stated. “It is very enjoyable, and I am completely happy to not be touring.”
Nergal additionally shared that he plans to spend the vacations together with his mom, who lives a number of hours away, following the demise of his father three years in the past.
“Blood is thicker than water,” he stated. “Regardless that relations are sometimes those who can set off you the simplest… there is a house and time for reflection now. I can learn, assume, and simply probably not do something—and for some purpose, it is very inspiring and soothing.”
Nergal‘s feedback might shock some, given his well-documented historical past of spiritual controversy, together with public acts like tearing pages from a Bible onstage and the notorious YMCA hoax. That very same confrontational vitality has not too long ago resurfaced with Behemoth’s upcoming thirteenth studio album, The Shit Ov God.
The album title sparked rapid backlash and loads of jokes, however Nergal insists critics are lacking the purpose: “Some individuals get it, some individuals did not,” stated Nergal in a current interview with Heavy. “No, I can not do higher. That is one of the best I can provide you.”
He emphasised that The Shit Ov God is not an inexpensive shock tactic: “Simply get the report, learn the lyrics. It is not a silly title. It is a very difficult, very demanding album—and it is extra philosophical than you assume 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 right here.
10/9 Zurich, Switzerland Halle 622
10/10 Zwickau, Germany Sparkassen-Area 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 Area
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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