Zbigniew 'Inferno' Promiński (Behemoth) - drumtalk [episode 46]

[@letthemadnessspeak]

Inferno has Completly opposite personality and attitude to Nergal xD

[@jurgenp.2408]

My thoughts exactly! Maybe that’s the reason it works out for them :D

[@dentedilupo81]

LUCKILY.

[@markdabasol6707]

True

[@OlliLappalainen]

Inferno is dedicated as fuck just like Nergal. I guess that's the major factor why they work together so well. All Behemoth are so dedicated. That's the most fucking inspiring thing about them. Their dedication.

[@JesusLordOfLords455]

Nergal is a total prick

[@unicsebastian]

I'm totally impressed by how shy this big, famous, brutally drumming guy is. But very friendly and wise, too. Definitely a bigger fan now!

[@stewiepid4385]

A lot of metal musicians are when out of their element.

[@---do2qd]

he's not shy its just polish way of speaking.

[@tusharsairam6166]

Same

[@Ruoja71]

He's not shy he's Slav. We're cold, we don't smile, we prefer to think in silence than to talk. IF you were Polish and drunk vodka with him he would open up. Other way? - No chance.

[@Mr_Gray_Sky]

It follows that truly self taught musicians can be unaware of just how well they've taught themselves, and how good their philosophies are.

[@unholymunk]

I opened for Behemoth at their first south african show. I crapped my pants when I was playing my set and saw Inferno staring at me from backstage. He is a rather large, intimidating man, but after watching this interview, I really wish I had plucked up the courage to go and say Hi to him. He was nodding his head and 'playing along' to our songs and my drumming, which is something I will never forget.

[@borna1231]

Wow, congrats :D. That´s quite a memory! What band are you in? Also, did you manage to just continue playing correctly? I would probably just stop functioning completely.

[@FlyinVJs30RR]

wow thx for sharing what a cool story...i would have kicked my self for not approaching him..many shows Ive been too i was too shy to approach the band guys..and i always regret it haha

[@voltmandk.h.sherman777]

Hails unholymunk. Lucky you Bro! Thanks for sharing this unique experience with us. It would be a dream that would become a reality if my main band was to share the stage with them among others. In what band are you in Dude ?

[@unholymunk]

Hey. Thanks so much for the awesome comments. The band is called Theatre Runs Red.

[@FlyinVJs30RR]

@@unholymunk wow ur band is super heavy no wonder u guys opened for Behemoth and ur music is good.. i hope we can share the stage one day

[@kevinberstler]

After listening and seeing Behemoth for more than a decade, this is the first time I’ve heard this man speak.

[@savagestrike8459]

Kevin Berstler after 2 meet and greets, my first time hearing him speak too

[@kevinberstler]

Savage Strike haha understandable

[@behindthen0thing525]

Cool story bro

[@lorenzodinatale4690]

Same

[@WiktorA96]

Interviewer: What do you do when you fck up or don't you? Inferno: I do every night Honest and humble - this is a definition of greatest musicians.

[@katinable]

Yes, the strictly Nergal opposite =)

[@unconform81]

You mean great human beings

[@Lambros-A.]

one of the most anti rock star drummers! honest,kind,true and humble. to me one of the best episodes!bravo! Nothing but respect for this guy!

[@isaackmojica8302]

Remains me of the greatest unsung Drummer of ULCERATE!. JAMIE ST MERAT check his only interview on camera here !

[@jorgedeltiempo]

Me too

[@michaelandcolinspop]

“I play every show like it’s the last show of my life.” No hyperbole, just honesty. I can’t say I’m a fan of Behemoth, but I deeply appreciate the attitude, humility, and the art. This is an eye-opening interview.

[@nergal2741]

Yeah, exactly those things make them my favourite Band (alongside Iron Maiden). The honesty and humility, the calmness and just pure creativity. Everytime i listen to Behemoth, i literally can feel the power that nearly every song emits and i suddenly feel a lot better, especially if i didn't have a great day or something like that. I didn't get to it yet, but one day, i wish to go to a concert to see them.

[@cjthrill]

@@nergal2741 Right there with you, my friend. Their raw power is what drew me to them and keeps me coming back for more.

[@Ullish1989]

A mate of mine saw Behemoth on the Demigod Tour in Australia.... for some reason (he was drunk) he jumped on stage and opened his arms up to give Inferno a hug (it was a small club).... Inferno stared at him and gave him a really awkward hug lol

[@Thiago6656]

He is probably the most humble musician ever. Never seen an interview so detailed with him before. Loved it.

[@nafizrashid5365]

No drugs no alcohol!! Coz i need my mind very clear!! Here u own my heart Sir!!🖤

[@shahfacekillah]

If you watch this with subtitles on, when he says "we use backing tracks from the album" the subtitles say "we use bad drugs from the elbow"

[@drumtalkofficial]

hahahahaha

[@TamaDuder]

Absolute legend. What a well spoken guy he is. really liked that interview.

[@gonzorudeboy]

The guy is a beast, yet humble and grounded.

[@alexcruzromero5721]

Incredible that being a self-taught drummer has very clear musical technical concepts that led him to be one of the most representative drummers of extreme metal music! I'm really grateful for this episode ! thaks drumtalk !

[@Brunetto46]

Because he's a great talent

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

@@Brunetto46 Because he listens.

[@l4sert1m33]

He is also a doctor

[@Canuck1000]

Gene Hoglan is also a self-taught drummer.

[@HKKetoRecipes]

His creativity is unmatched.

[@sebbimon]

Noone writes drums to brutal music like Inferno does. Flawless!

[@sebbimon]

@Butcher B Nahh..

[@armenov666]

Jamie Saint Merat

[@Glurbschnurb]

It seems like darkside from mgla is very influenced by him with his cool cymbal work

[@Kain_R_Heinlein]

@@armenov666 now we're talking! 😎

[@chojnygrind13]

Check out his side project Azarath. Amazing band.

[@Alinoe69]

Zbigniew is a name of Old Slavic origin, it means: one who is angry too often or who should get rid of anger. You are welcome ;)

[@drumtalkofficial]

thank you so much!

[@drumtalkofficial]

I heard that intro passage so many times during the many editing sessions on this one that this info actually really made my day thanks again

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

LOL, I should take that as a stage name. Fits me perfectly.

[@Alinoe69]

@@drumtalkofficial You are welcome ;)

[@CozzYY2453]

"Gniew" still means "Anger" in polish.

[@pling5320]

i like his honesty about making mistakes and he realy seems like a very shy person

[@drumtalkofficial]

yeah -- he wasn't too comfortable with the situation -- not because of the topics or me, but like he said it's the cameras. This is the reason of the amount of talking on my side that some people are complaining about. I even cut huge chunks from my parts. But what can you do when your opponent doesn't really say that much? :-) After the show he was in a whole different mood.

[@someoneelse101]

I got that from this interview alright. Maybe his English isn't as good as he would prefer??

[@bagaswahyuillahi6009]

@@someoneelse101 Yup same like i was thinking about him. Language is the hardest barrier between him and the interviewer

[@sguerilla6142]

@@drumtalkofficial When he said "Hail satan" you smiled nicely. Do you really think he said that because he was joking? He was deadly serious.

[@trevorphilips9484]

He seems like a very humble and friendly person. I enjoyed listening to his answers.

[@adrianshotbolt3820]

Excellent interview: thoughtful questions, honest answers. Inferno comes across as a very humble character. No bullshit, he makes mistakes and he strives to be the best drummer he can be. Legend.

[@drumtalkofficial]

thanks Adrian! agreed, I totally dig his honest personality. the fact that he doesn't like being interviewed is the reason for him not having an interview persona like many pros do

[@katciemiega7499]

Agree, great questions!

[@metalfuture1982]

I completely agree in being fully sober without any drugs and or alcohol to perform to the best. This applies to every aspects of creating any form of art.

[@MegaLaban12345]

metalfuture1982 nah.

[@amjan]

No.

[@Kshep84]

After 26 years of playing drums I've only just started started playing sober... what a change for the better

[@paulposilovic1949]

I think the people below misunderstood the difference between the creative and the executive process. Being in altered states is great when you're writing music, for me, but definitely terrible when it's being performed

[@ZakkiLowe]

He's so quiet, intimidating, friendly, serious, and funny all at the same time. Cool dude, and one of my favorite drummers ever.

[@Strigoiy]

He has the most unintentional ASMR voice ever. ASMR Inferno drumtalk.

[@alcovefib]

A very good talk. Well done to the interviewer. Zbigniew's English seems as efficient as his drumming.

[@drumtalkofficial]

than you Paweł, much appretiated!

[@jonskaery]

The Stellan Skarsgård of metal..

[@darksunwithin]

^ This. 😄

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

Probably the best interview you have done so far. Exceptionally introspective and a well-guided look into his thoughts.

[@drumtalkofficial]

nice to read from you Spike! thanks for your nice words!

[@silverbasscross]

it's refreshing to watch interviews of band members other than the front man, who usually gets all the cake and attention

[@drumtalkofficial]

hey Luis! welcome to my channel :-) only one singing & guitarplaying frontman so far :-)

[@vtbaldy]

never seen him smile before , what a shy , humble champion

[@c-mo313]

Incredibly nice guy. When he shook my hand he said “shake it like a man, you don’t have to be gentle. We’re men.” Because I guess I didn’t wanna “hurt” his hand (subconsciously) before the show! 😂😂😂 He’s a big, imposing dude too!

[@shanegriffin2215]

I'm not a fan of this band, but they as players are stellar. Inferno is a very incredible drummer. What they have accomplished as a band, whether you are a fan of extreme metal is very good.

[@konradbott350]

Everytime i feel sad i come back to this video. Watching this shy giant and legend of a drummer talk is so soothing.

[@borna1231]

Waaaay back in the early 2000´s Behemoth had a show in my hometown and for whatever reason, Inferno didn´t have his drumkit for that evening (I really cant remember what it was). The word spread quickly that they were searching for a kit, and by the end of the day it turned out that my best friend had the only set that he would play on:).

[@kursamazon3566]

No w końcu ... jego to zawsze dobrze posluchać. Najcichszy z najlepszych, najlepszy z najcichszych. Zestawić Inferno z innymi bębniarzami to jak wejść na dziedziniec w więzieniu i mieć swiadomosc , ze najbardziej nalezy sie bać tych najcichszych.

[@mariuszkarczewski1939]

dobre porównanie, zajebiste!

[@AllAboutEthics]

So calm and humble, great guy, great interview.

[@rileylynch3200]

These drumtalks are amazing. Such intimate portraits of these legends we always see in the ultimate seat of power, behind the kit, on the stage. Really cool.

[@lorettawilson7264]

He sure is a GREAT Drummer...I love the drums he plays especially in the song Bartzabel...great drum playing...real good...!

[@richharris9489]

I think that album is really good .

[@Draco_Alpha]

what a great interview. i'm genuinely impressed with Inferno's character... he seems like a legit guy who has his struggles, but overcomes them every time he plays. i love how he injects Behemoth's unique style with testosterone. haha

[@hamiltonobando9830]

Had been waiting for his interview. Finally came out and it's amazing to hear such a humble and professional guy.

[@deanb4799]

I love this band. Soft spoken, nicest guys. Smart and talented. Then they go on stage and DESTROY 🤘

[@newshound2521]

Just incedible how far drumming has come. the 60s and 70s were like nowhere near the boundaries pushed today.

[@ViniciusRodrigues534]

21:05 - 21:22 I almost cried at this part. Those crazy ideas and speed in The Apostasy, Demigod and Zos Kia Cvltvs is what made me fall in love with Behemoth. These albums were the albums that made me fall in love with death and black metal. Inferno is one of these extreme drummers that made me crazy about all that speed and creativity. It's sad to hear what Inferno says, but people change and do progress. This is what progress is for him and for the band, so I have to accept it. Let's spin The Apostasy now =P Thanks again for this wonderful interview, DrumTalk!

[@mixinmasta]

fucking yes dude. This band alone opened the door to the brutality and complexity to Death Metal for me. Hail Behemoth

[@MrWinterblade]

I thought the same watching it today, very sad that those times will not come back again, and those albums too... To be honest I don't like their new stuff, it doesn't make me rise my fist smiling, but as you said people change, time changes and that is simply how it works. Hail Inferno, hail behemoth! let's blast some pazuzu now

[@Brunetto46]

Go check his other band Azarath to hear the ferocious inferno

[@alexanderqbe]

Brunetto46 I agree

[@MrWinterblade]

@@Brunetto46 know them very well!

[@jamesaarondevlin]

Such a good interview. Hope this gets more viewership. Thank you.

[@drumtalkofficial]

thank YOU for your comment James! I'm hoping for the same here!

[@houseofshadow6380]

Another amaazing drummer that I've been into since 2002! I first heard "As Above, So Below" on some cable tv radio channel way back then, and the drum line immediately sold me. I was on board 100% with the music of Behemoth. I have bought every record since, and my love for Inferno's power and style has only grown! To hear him say that he is self taught absolutely blows me away! That's amazing! My absolute favorite Behemoth memory is seeing them in Detroit in 2018 headlining in support of "I Loved You At Your Darkest." I hadn't picked up the album yet and only heard two songs so far. When the band started "Bartzabel," it jumped straight to the top of my favorite Behemoth songs. Number one, based solely on that drumming. Absolutely incredible! Thanks so much for this great interview!

[@blakecurtis7809]

Happy to hear him mentioning Morbid Angel. Pete Sandoval is one of my favorites, and a legend. I can hear the influence in Inferno's playing from Morbid Angel. I can talk about Pete for days. And have a interesting story about Pete. Which is probably not a good time to tell here heh heh. Thanks for making this interview. Never got into Behemoth, but I never gave them a listen. Time to check them out.

[@lucyferina]

Blake Curtis i got to see morbid Angel by pure chance, I was walking around the clus in Dallas looking for a bar to go drink and I saw Morbid angel here today, so I went in and a few minutes later they played, it was awesome.

[@Slayer78]

I love that man. Epic drummer.

[@TheWieleslaw]

same here

[@mariuszkarczewski1939]

I met him few years ago. Very friendly but bit " closed" guy. It's amazing, one of the best drummers in worlds and his shy and humble like 10 years old kid when teacher call him to exam. But when he seating behind kit...he becaming a beast...

[@marciochiabotto590]

Absolutely great. My favorite drummer and an absolute influence in my technique. It's been years waiting for an episode with him. Thanks, drumtalk!

[@donaldcodangos7318]

Thanks for this interview, Inferno is one of my favorite drummers. His work in Behemoth is pure magick. Underground attitude at it's finest. Cheers from the Philippines. Please interview Jon Rice for next season.

[@Brunetto46]

Go check his other great band Azarath👍👍🤟if you like old Deicide or Immolation

[@markdabasol6707]

Saan sa philippines ka tol.

[@Kshep84]

Absolute MONSTER of extreme metal drumming. One of my top 4 all time. Hellhammer, David Gray, Inferno, Dominator...

[@123slowdown]

I've seen this band play to a near empty venue in about 2003/2002. I don't think they cared one bit. Incredible show.

[@jesserapkin2660]

man, as soon as he started talking about the pressure and stress about doing it right, I felt that to the bone.

[@LegendaryGauntlet]

One great thing about him is he's constantly struggling to improve, he questions his own work, and still moves ahead and progress. And that while being the top drummer, yeah yeah i know George Kollias but Inferno has more creativity and emotion in his drum tracks IMHO, all the while breaking speed records, because why the fuck not, as he said they wanted to prove something. And that fact he's still humble about it all and still sees a way of progression is really great.

[@MaskedRiderChris]

Zbiggy!!! My concert going friends when I was living in Houston often ended up hanging out with him, Seth, and Orion afterward since Nergal was usually off doing whatever, and he is one of the friendliest fellows you'd ever want to meet. Big and scary looking, certainly, but once you get him talking he's super nice. Got to see him talking shop (about trigger modules) with George Kollias backstage at Ozzfest in Selma, TX, 13 years ago and that was really something!

[@DeusMerdaeEst]

What an incredibly nice, humble guy. You can recognize his drumming because it is so authentic. So much groove.

[@xefazoth2060]

This is a great interview and a great interviewer...

[@drumtalkofficial]

thank you so much dude! really appretiate it!

[@BurrenSHdrums]

Most epic drum chat ever

[@eartheternal3565]

2 minutes in and I love this guy already.

[@kellyb7321]

Very cool interview. He's so calm and down to earth despite being an international rockstar for more than 2 decades. Saw these guys in St. Pete Florida in 2018 and it was an absolutely mind blowing show.

[@organicmetal6850]

One of the THE BEST black metal, or drummers period in the world !!!

[@lucay16]

This guy calms me down so much holy hell. There's really something about him.

[@jurgenp.2408]

What a massively humble and friendly guy. Watched the whole interview and liked it really much 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@voltmandk.h.sherman777]

I could have never imagined that this great Legend would be so shy and so humble! Thanks for this great interview drumtalk! Cheers!

[@thepathofthefree5347]

Humility is a sign of experience

[@MartinMillerGuitar]

Happy you‘re back with these!

[@ELMEMEROXD-t1t]

He´s self taught and at the same time he plays extremely complex rhythms at super fast speeds. Its really amazing.

[@kurtool1]

Inferno has achieved a unique spot in Metal, an exceptional drummer. Sponsored by Pearl, that says a lot. Horns up from Santiago, Chile.

[@sega.milkis]

I remember his Paiste set presentation video, in the end of which he said "Hail Satan". Official Paiste KZbin video))) But then they edited it out and reuploaded it)

[@balrogDCLXVI]

I'm only at 1:50 but I already love this guy, seems so kind, shy and humble. And now I understand why so few drum cam videos he has.

[@marquisdeceasd]

Wow, Inferno very much strikes me as an "Old Soul". Very calm, collected & gathered in his thoughts before he talks. I'm jealous because I'm the polar opposite & speak everything on my mind and hope my friends have the patience to pick out the important parts. Anyway, I can hear the wisdom in his speech & it sounds like they've been through a lot together as a band. Definitely a lot of personal growth over time. And you can hear it in "I loved you at your Darkest". I little slower, even more cerebral & introspective, and downright tasty. We're going to see great things from them for a long time to come, fate willing. Inferno's quiet, collected & almost shy disposition gives balance to the band. So glad you shared this interview. Mad respect for him.

[@kaydenday6702]

You guys should check out Azarath he’s also the drummer for them

[@desTroyeth999]

23 years of awesome drumming. Thanks man!

[@UlfhedinnNorsk]

He sounds very intelligent but shy and reserved! Great interview 👍🏻🤘🏻

[@warrenoids]

Robert always delivers, definitely one of this generation's best drummers.

[@Yasmine91646]

I have a huge crush on Inferno. He’s like a gentle giant.

[@Nefville]

Inferno is definitely a super chill, humble guy but make no mistake this man is a world class musician. He is extremely innovative and creative, in a genre that is so technically and physically challenging. I'm not surprised by his success, but I am so happy to see it because he has clearly worked incredibly hard for a very long time. Well deserved! 🤘🤘

[@iamthegrinch1]

This interview blew my mind, I never have the blessing opportunity to see them live when they came to Puerto Rico, but have been watching a lot of video concerts. It impressed me his feelings, pressure and worries to play on a show. He always looked so confident and relax playing. Inferno is a awesome person, really love is drumming and guitar skills.

[@renattor2153]

"Precision, power, and groove..". After all .. it must be admitted, that for every metal band having a "beast" as a drummer is very important, especially in blackened death metal ... and self-teaching is something extraordinary

[@Jared-qm6bm]

I love how he casually dropped one of the coldest lines in drumming "this is fucking war....and thats how I like it"😆

[@Ale_Esteche]

Slayer and Morbid Angel, that's the proper way kids!

[@eugenkramaric1173]

Exactly \\ 6 6 6 //

[@johngavin1448]

WhoDarestheMAN gamer fucks wrong with you? Sayin something like this on a drum channel is fighting words.

[@b.abhorer]

been waiting for this... thanks alot

[@junkyardlookitup3956]

This guy is one of coolest silently full of evil drummer and personality I ever saw🤘🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@MorbidGuardian]

What a contrast to Nergal's big, brazen personality. I dig them both, but I'd probably be better friends with Inferno lol. Seeing them live twice in the past year was a real joy.

[@colosseo7827]

I've waited so patiently for more videos on Inferno. Thank you, drumtalk.

[@drumtalkofficial]

me too :-) so I was really glad when he agreed to do it

[@christianeasley767]

BEST INTERVIEW EVER!!!!! 37 years of playing-- SLAYER/ MORBID ANGEL!!!!!! Play every note as if it was your last--- DAMN RIGHT!!!!!!! ♥️🙏😢❤️🥃🥃🤘🤘

[@peterhawthorne7326]

I'm a guitarist but love this guys work, he's so humble and yet such a monster of a player. I actually prefer his work in Azarath! \m/

[@magusking9215]

Behemoth = awesome Metal compositions made even better by this guy's drumming. Every little bit, fills or parts he plays is so tastefully written. One of my favorite drummers

[@HerrRFDurzaSinister]

The best Metal interview I ever saw.

[@rupe82]

It's interesting how someone of his stature feels pressure when being filmed/recorded.

[@Pullaka]

I get the idea of playing emotional instead of faster; and I like Behemoth that way; but I'll always remember Shemhamforash in the Evangelion tour as THE PEAK of their career. That intensity and anger was....

[@shermsmoke]

Was lucky enough to see Behemoth during the Demigod era opening for Morbid Angel in a tiny club in SF. They were so fucking powerful they blew everyone else off the stage.

[@abeerharoon2814]

I remember being in the 7th grade and listening to Slave Shall Serve (my first Behemoth song besides Conquer All) Absolutely amazing! Nothing but love and respect for the great Inferno!

[@Destrodooomocculta]

I wish every drummer ive played with could think like he does. Keep your bandmates happy youll keep the crowd happy. Everyone plays better together. It IS all connected.

[@Palestina.non.grata86]

Poland's best metal drummer. Change my mind.

[@neckbreaker094]

Darkside from Mgła/KSM is also a beast

[@Mr_Gray_Sky]

I've been waiting for this for months. Thank you so much.

[@Res1986]

This guy has an aura of respect and composure. Great, great man.

[@Leviplaysdrums]

The world needs a Frost drumtalk!!!

[@drumtalkofficial]

will happen eventually I suppose

[@leonenterhell6637]

Awesome interview a great example to follow.

[@ArtOfRuin981]

I met Behemoth at an Ozzfest in Phoenix maybe 10 or 12 years ago...Nergal and Inferno are super fucking awesome, albeit a little reserved at the time, but after seeing this it makes sense. Crushing it on stage when its 115 outside, then coming down onto the blacktop and signing autographs and talking to people. Definitely awesome to hear the big man talk about his methods! Great interview!

[@khaon5089]

Thanks for this interview I have been waiting for a long time to hear from this big guy . Thank you thank you

[@andremantovani]

Beautiful editing and and filming, great interview

[@HenrySolly40]

Yeah! Sometimes you are the only person who knows about that...That made my day.😂😂😂