Behemoth frontman Adam “Nergal” Darski has officially been acquitted of “offending religious feelings” after being targeted for a phallus sculpture that was given to him by Tom Gabriel Warrior (Triptykon, Celtic Frost). The piece, which was labeled as blasphemous, featured Jesus Christ on a crucifix and it was seen by a number of people after Nergal shared photos and footage of it on social media.
Nergal commented:
“In 2018, on this very day, I posted a silly video on Instagram, singing an old children’s song for Women’s Day while waving a certain artifact. Hardly high comedy, but was it blasphemous or shocking? I didn’t think so—but it was enough for a few clowns on the other side to take offense and run straight to court.
A certain conservative MEP loudly vowed I’d end up in prison, while the ever-litigious Ordo Iuris joined the choir of the outraged. After years in court and tens of thousands zlotis spent on legal defense, I was fully acquitted just days ago.
The verdict is a bittersweet victory tho. I’m glad justice prevailed, glad I put my opponents in their place. But I still consider it as an absurd that a mediocre joke in this country can spiral into a costly, nerve-wracking legal battle.
Nevertheless, to all the women out there… loooots of love
PS. The artifact in question is a stunning sculpture by my friend and Black Metal legend, Tom Gabriel Fischer. Right now, my lawyers are working to have it returned to me, as it was a personal gift from him.”
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