Regardless of his long-standing anti-Christian stance, Behemoth vocalist and guitarist Adam “Nergal” Darski says he genuinely enjoys celebrating Christmas — simply not for spiritual causes.
In a brand new interview with the Everblack podcast, Darski, who was raised Catholic in Poland however later turned one among 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 mentioned. “Within the first place, the truth that Christians stole these celebrations from Pagans—they only put a distinct emblem on it—it is not gonna cease me from having fun with the truth that I can simply chill and do nothing and loosen up with my household.”
In line with Nergal, Christmas has little to do with Christianity in any respect: “It is concerning the household time and there is nothing incorrect about it. It has no spiritual associations in any respect,” 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 fairly than miserable: “This era of the yr may be very joyful, though it is not sunny and filled with power,” he mentioned. “It’s totally enjoyable, and I am pleased 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 dying of his father three years in the past.
“Blood is thicker than water,” he mentioned. “Although relations are sometimes those who can set off you the simplest… there is a house and time for reflection now. I can learn, suppose, and simply probably not do something—and for some motive, it’s totally 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 power has lately resurfaced with Behemoth’s upcoming thirteenth studio album, The Shit Ov God.
The album title sparked speedy backlash and loads of jokes, however Nergal insists critics are lacking the purpose: “Some folks get it, some folks did not,” mentioned Nergal in a current interview with Heavy. “No, I can not do higher. That is the very best I can provide you.”
He emphasised that The Shit Ov God is not an affordable 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 right 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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