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 grew to become one in every of excessive steel’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 mentioned. “Within the first place, the truth that Christians stole these celebrations from Pagans—they simply put a distinct emblem on it—it isn’t gonna cease me from having fun with the truth that I can simply chill and do nothing and chill out with my household.”
Based on Nergal, Christmas has little to do with Christianity in any respect: “It is in regards to the household time and there is nothing improper about it. It has no spiritual associations in any way,” he continued. “It is a time when everybody takes time without work, slows down, and desires tranquility and peace.”
Residing in Poland, the place winters might be bleak and grey, Nergal described the season as introspective somewhat than miserable: “This era of the yr might be very joyful, despite the fact that it isn’t sunny and filled with power,” he mentioned. “It is very stress-free, and I am glad 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 demise of his father three years in the past.
“Blood is thicker than water,” he mentioned. “Despite the fact that members of the family are sometimes those who can set off you the best… there is a area and time for reflection now. I can learn, suppose, and simply not likely do something—and for some motive, it’s extremely inspiring and soothing.”
Nergal‘s feedback could shock some, given his well-documented historical past of non secular 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 quick 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 latest 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 document, learn the lyrics. It is not 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-Ok
10/30 Copenhagen, Denmark Ok.B. Hallen
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