Behemoth vocalist/guitarist Adam “Nerga” Darski has faced his own share of legal woes in his career, most famously running afoul of the Supreme Court in his native Poland for his controversial views on Christianity some years back.
He recently spoke on the current situation involving fellow Polish band, Decapitated, who remain in custody in California following accusations of kidnapping and gang raping a woman on their tour bus. Speaking on the matter via his Instragram today (September 14th,) Nergal stated:
“Touring life may get crazy every now and then. I was not on the Decapitated bus. I didn’t talk to anyone and I do not know the other people involved. I don’t want to speculate but I have learned in both my personal life and in many years of touring that people are complicated. I personally have never forced anyone to have sex with me and there should be a NO TOLERANCE policy used in such cases, no question.
But I do know the Decapitated guys, and in my experience, they are bunch of good, decent and hard-working fellas. IF in fact they committed a crime, they will have to deal with the consequences but please keep in mind that only some of the people involved have had their voices heard thus far. So, PLEASE take a breath, count to 10 and THINK before you start stigmatising, accusing and judging them publicly for something they may not have even done!
I was arrested, I spent night in a Russian jail where my passport and phone were confiscated. I know the feeling and I can only imagine what horror and trauma my friends and everyone involved are going through now. I profoundly hope this whole case will end up positive for them as soon as possible and they will return home safe. Stay strong and hold on tight!”
The band themselves issued this statement earlier today, denying the accusations.
