Nergal
Polish singer-songwriter and musician
Born
June 10th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Poland
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A prominent figure in the extreme metal music scene, contributed as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the band Behemoth. The band's music is characterized by its blend of black and death metal elements and often includes themes of mythology and anti-religion. Achieved significant recognition for the album 'The Satanist', which received critical acclaim and helped to elevate the band's status in the global metal community.
Led the band Behemoth to international acclaim
Released the critically acclaimed album 'The Satanist'
Won several awards for metal music, including the Fryderyk Award
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