Behemoth - Charges Against Nergal Dismissed In Merch Case

If you have been following the case involving Behemoth's frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski, who was formally charged by Polish authorities for allegedly disrespecting one of the country's national symbols, alongside Maciej G., who promoted the tour, there's a new update now. According to the musician, those charges have now been dismissed. Nergal also promised that the design would return to the Behemoth merch store soon.

The Polish authorities had taken issue with the "Republic Of The Unfaithful" tour artwork and merchandise, which was said to be "insulting" to the national coat of arms of Poland. Nergal had pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Nergal posted on his Instagram account and Facebook page: "European Spring has welcomed me with a gorgeous weather and... a positive verdict in 'the republic of the unfaithful' court case! Dismissed and all three of us are free of all the absurd charges! The design will soon be back in the stock so go and visit our webstore and show your support if u will! 'The only way to deal with unfree world is to to become so absolutely free so your existence becomes an act of rebellion' said A.Camus. And I try to live my life by these wise and liberating words. It's not easy tho considering circumstances: the world's political tendencies, the upcoming tide of wrong interpreted patriotism combined with religious fanatism brings rather fatal solutions and elevates the level of obscurity beyond logic. But do not lose hope my fellow brothers and sisters. THINK FOR YOURSELF. Play your own game just make sure u play it hard and well! Stay independent and honest! Another battle won, yet the war ain't over! PS. Manticore, Rafal Wechterowicz, my lawyers Jacek and Gosia, to work with u guys is an honor and winner ALREADY! Keep it up and FUCK THE SYSTEM!"

The design:

Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Behemoth

Posted: 17.04.2018 by BloodTears

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Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 60958 From: Sweden	Permalink +5 17.04.2018 - 13:47 Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 60958 From: Sweden Justice has won! ---- Life is to short for LOVE, there is many great things to do online !!! Stormtroopers of Death - ''Speak English or Die'' apos;' [image] I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing Loading...
lemme Posts: 166 From: Poland	Permalink +3 17.04.2018 - 14:08 lemme Posts: 166 From: Poland Written by Bad English on 17.04.2018 at 13:47 Justice has won! Sadly it's just a matter of time when he will be called to fight for it one more time. Stupid nation... Loading...
Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 60958 From: Sweden	Permalink +1 17.04.2018 - 14:32 Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 60958 From: Sweden Written by lemme on 17.04.2018 at 14:08 Written by Bad English on 17.04.2018 at 13:47 Justice has won! Sadly it's just a matter of time when he will be called to fight for it one more time. Stupid nation... Poland will be in news center unless things wont change. Specially religious. ---- Life is to short for LOVE, there is many great things to do online !!! Stormtroopers of Death - ''Speak English or Die'' apos;' [image] I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing Loading...
lemme Posts: 166 From: Poland	Permalink +1 17.04.2018 - 14:43 lemme Posts: 166 From: Poland Written by Bad English on 17.04.2018 at 14:32 Written by lemme on 17.04.2018 at 14:08 Written by Bad English on 17.04.2018 at 13:47 Justice has won! Sadly it's just a matter of time when he will be called to fight for it one more time. Stupid nation... Poland will be in news center unless things wont change. Specially religious. IMO somebody else has given rights to create that shameless circus of hate. The chosen ones. Loading...
theFIST Posts: 1061 From: Austria	Permalink +1 17.04.2018 - 18:53 theFIST Posts: 1061 From: Austria Written by lemme on 17.04.2018 at 14:08 Written by Bad English on 17.04.2018 at 13:47 Justice has won! Sadly it's just a matter of time when he will be called to fight for it one more time. Stupid nation... Compared to the anti speech verdicts in Scotland Poland is looking good now ---- http://metalstormmusicianscorner.bandcamp.com Written by Warman on 07.11.2007 at 22:39 Haha, that's like saying "compose your own Metal album and upload it here, instead of writing a review of an album". :lol: Loading...
IBlackened Posts: 477 From: Brazil	Permalink +1 17.04.2018 - 19:15 IBlackened Posts: 477 From: Brazil Say what you want, but Nergal stands for his beliefs. ---- Their old stuff is better. Loading...
lemme Posts: 166 From: Poland	Permalink +3 18.04.2018 - 07:20 lemme Posts: 166 From: Poland Written by IBlackened on 17.04.2018 at 19:15 Say what you want, but Nergal stands for his beliefs. Yeah, in the free european country he stands for his beliefs before the court Loading...
IBlackened Posts: 477 From: Brazil	Permalink +2 18.04.2018 - 20:19 IBlackened Posts: 477 From: Brazil Written by lemme on 18.04.2018 at 07:20 Yeah, in the free european country he stands for his beliefs before the court Good one. I'm afraid this will become quite common, since everyone get so easily offended these days. ---- Their old stuff is better. Loading...
MetalHead74 Posts: 16 From: Canada	Permalink +1 18.04.2018 - 22:53 MetalHead74 Posts: 16 From: Canada I love Behemoth and totally support Nergal, but i find it a little ironic that he ends his statement with " FUCK THE SYSTEM " when it's actually the " System " ( Court ) that dismissed the case. No? Loading...
cossaisVendeurs Posts: 436	Permalink +1 19.04.2018 - 02:16 cossaisVendeurs Posts: 436 Loading...
lemme Posts: 166 From: Poland	Permalink 19.04.2018 - 14:01 lemme Posts: 166 From: Poland Written by MetalHead74 on 18.04.2018 at 22:53 I love Behemoth and totally support Nergal, but i find it a little ironic that he ends his statement with " FUCK THE SYSTEM " when it's actually the " System " ( Court ) that dismissed the case. No? It's not about dismissing sth, it's all about giving stupid rights and opportunity for ideologically frustrated units to showing their totally irrational words and wishes, and became'ing them come true Loading...
Daniell _爱情_ Posts: 6058 From: Poland	Permalink +1 19.04.2018 - 16:30 Daniell _爱情_ Posts: 6058 From: Poland Nergal is a smart guy. He knows that there's nothing better than controversy to boost sales/interest. When they designed that emblem, they knew exactly why it wasn't disrespectful to the Polish national symbol. They knew, because it's described precisely by Polish law: it's a white eagle with spread wings on a red background. The trick is, the eagle needs to wear a crown. Since Behemoth's artwork depicts an eagle without a crown, as well as not on a field of red, it can't be seen as a mockery of the coat of arms of Poland. Loading...
MetalHead74 Posts: 16 From: Canada	Permalink 20.04.2018 - 01:07 MetalHead74 Posts: 16 From: Canada Written by lemme on 19.04.2018 at 14:01 Written by MetalHead74 on 18.04.2018 at 22:53 I love Behemoth and totally support Nergal, but i find it a little ironic that he ends his statement with " FUCK THE SYSTEM " when it's actually the " System " ( Court ) that dismissed the case. No? It's not about dismissing sth, it's all about giving stupid rights and opportunity for ideologically frustrated units to showing their totally irrational words and wishes, and became'ing them come true Well said Loading...
Traezeus Posts: 184 From: USA	Permalink 21.04.2018 - 07:52 Traezeus Posts: 184 From: USA Written by MetalHead74 on 18.04.2018 at 22:53 I love Behemoth and totally support Nergal, but i find it a little ironic that he ends his statement with " FUCK THE SYSTEM " when it's actually the " System " ( Court ) that dismissed the case. No? But isn't it the same "System" that put him in that predicament in the first place? I think that's the point he was trying to make; to go through all that bullshit for nothing, all under the false premise of "freedom." Loading...
BitterCOld The Ancient One Posts: 15250	Permalink 21.04.2018 - 08:20 BitterCOld The Ancient One Posts: 15250 Nergal is the dm madonna ---- get the fuck off my lawn. Beer Bug Virus Spotify Playlist crafted by Nikarg and I. Feel free to tune in and add some pertinent metal tunes! Loading...
MetalHead74 Posts: 16 From: Canada	Permalink 21.04.2018 - 20:58 MetalHead74 Posts: 16 From: Canada Written by Traezeus on 21.04.2018 at 07:52 Written by MetalHead74 on 18.04.2018 at 22:53 I love Behemoth and totally support Nergal, but i find it a little ironic that he ends his statement with " FUCK THE SYSTEM " when it's actually the " System " ( Court ) that dismissed the case. No? But isn't it the same "System" that put him in that predicament in the first place? I think that's the point he was trying to make; to go through all that bullshit for nothing, all under the false premise of "freedom." I'll give you an example of what i mean; in my country (Canada) cannabis has been illegal forever, i know people who went to prison for growing or selling weed but now with lawyers, deputees, senators and other politicians, they are changing the laws and it will be legalized this summer, so they are making changes to the "System" and making it work. I agree that there are many stupid laws and changes need to be made. But in the end don't we need a "System" in some way to make these things work? Loading...
Traezeus Posts: 184 From: USA	Permalink 22.04.2018 - 19:13 Traezeus Posts: 184 From: USA Written by MetalHead74 on 21.04.2018 at 20:58 Written by Traezeus on 21.04.2018 at 07:52 Written by MetalHead74 on 18.04.2018 at 22:53 I love Behemoth and totally support Nergal, but i find it a little ironic that he ends his statement with " FUCK THE SYSTEM " when it's actually the " System " ( Court ) that dismissed the case. No? But isn't it the same "System" that put him in that predicament in the first place? I think that's the point he was trying to make; to go through all that bullshit for nothing, all under the false premise of "freedom." I'll give you an example of what i mean; in my country (Canada) cannabis has been illegal forever, i know people who went to prison for growing or selling weed but now with lawyers, deputees, senators and other politicians, they are changing the laws and it will be legalized this summer, so they are making changes to the "System" and making it work. I agree that there are many stupid laws and changes need to be made. But in the end don't we need a "System" in some way to make these things work? Well, that's a complicated question with a complicated answer... far more encompassing than what I'm willing to discuss here. Let's not stray too far off topic. My sole point was that you missed Nergal's; I did not intend to justify his statement or make any claim reflective of my personal view on the matter - I just don't see his statement as contradicted. Loading...