Metal Anarchy

Behemoth’s Adam “Nergal” Darski has scored another legal victory after previously being acquitted twice for allegedly disrespecting Poland’s national coat of arms with a piece of merch. The latest appeal was struck down after “the Prosecutor found that the disputed graphic is an artistic creation, but is not the emblem of the Republic of Poland.”

The following statement was issued:

“Article 28, section 1 of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland states that the emblem of the Republic of Poland is the image of a white eagle with a crown in a red field . The above provision is further specified in the Act of 31 January 1980 in Article 2, section 1, where it is stated that the emblem of the Republic of Poland is ‘the image of a white eagle with a golden crown on its head turned to the right, with spread wings, a golden beak and talons, placed in a red field of the shield’. Referring the above, very precise definition of the emblem to the disputed graphic, the Prosecutor found that the disputed graphic is an artistic creation, but is not the emblem of the Republic of Poland.

Thus, in this case, there is no subject matter that could be affected by the accused’s alleged causative act. In other words, the accused could not have insulted the coat of arms of the Republic of Poland, because the graphic in question was not the coat of arms. It should also be emphasized that the analysis of the creative process of the disputed artistic installation has shown beyond any doubt that the discussed product was not created as a result of transforming the coat of arms of the Republic of Poland, and at most refers to the coat of arms.”

Nergal also commented:

“Remember ORDO BLASFEMIA and your MASSIVE support to my call? It’s STILL paying off… in my favor.

ANOTHER victorious battle of common sense against superstitious conservative mindset under the belt! I’m honestly relieved… 8 years of struggle is fuckin’ OVER!

The Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Gdansk has withdrawn the indictment in which we were accused of allegedly insulting the Polish emblem. After eight years, the prosecutor’s office decided that the rule of law required it and that freedom of speech and art are values in a democratic society.

Once all the formal procedures are over @behemothwebstore will restart the print of this remarkable design!

Once again, THANK YOU for undying support and keeping the spirit.

Hail Satan
Hail Freedom”