Nergal, also known as Adam Michal Darski, the guitarist of Behemoth performs during the Hellfest music Festival in Clisson, western France, June 20, 2010. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Nergal, also known as Adam Michal Darski, the guitarist of Behemoth performs during the Hellfest music Festival in Clisson, western France, June 20, 2010. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

One of the heaviest blackened death metal bands in the scene is Behemoth. It released "The Satanist" in 2014 and it became the album of the year by Metal Hammer. Frontman of the band Adam Darski, popularly known as Nergal, talked to Metal Hammer Radio Show about the album, his health condition and Behemoth becoming bigger and bigger.

When asked about Behemoth expanding somewhat becoming mainstream, Nergal said that for growth it is important and it is one the "main driving forces" of Behemoth.

"Well, back in the day probably yes but you can't grow just staying in a cellar and just playing on shi**y equipment. You need to expand, and expansion is one of our main driving forces and driving rules in our bands philosophy so to speak. So, let's break boundaries, let's go further than the eye can see and let's where it is going to take us. It's actually funny you know because, obviously we get some sh*t from some so-called die hards, then simultaneously they would just claim Venom or Bathory, being their biggest inspirations," Nergal said.

He stated what matters is honesty, sincerity and sticking to the guns. Nergal noted that this genre of music is underground and the nature of the music doesn't change even if 100,000 people turnup for a Behemoth concert.

Nergal also talked about the overwhelming response the band received for "The Satanist." He revealed that the band made the record keeping in mind the band's aspirations.

"Then all of a sudden, you do something 100% for yourself, because you want to be totally fulfilled and happy, and satisfied with, and then you pass it over to people, and then they decide to crown it as the best record of our career - which is unheard of, this tenth album in our discography."

About Leukaemia, Nergal said that he takes good care of himself and tries to stay in shape. Also, he eats right and after getting sick, he learned to connect with himself on a much deeper level.

Contact the writer at t.mazumdar@ibtimes.com.au.