NERGAL (BEHEMOTH): POST OF BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT ANNIVERSARY, SET TO GUEST 12/17/2015 SHOW WITH FIELDS OF THE NEPHILIM

NERGAL, vocalist and guitarist of Polish blackened/death metal warriors BEHEMOTH has posted his memories of his bone marrow transplant from his 2010 bout with LEUKEMIA. NERGAL will celebrate the anniversary of his second lease on life with a special guest appearance with  FIELDS OF THE NEPHILIM, set to take place 12/17/2015 @ SHEPARD'S BUSH EMPIRE, LONDON, UK.







BEHEMOTH unleashed "The Satanist",  2/3/2014 (EUROPE and UK) and 2/4/2014 (NORTH AMERICA) and 2/7/2014 in other districts via METAL BLADE RECORDS..

BEHEMOTH released "XIĄDZ" (EP), unleashed 11/1/2014 (self released). 

 FIELDS OF THE NEPHILIM unleashed "MOURNING SUN", 11/28/2005 via SPV RECORDS.



FROM NERGAL OF BEHEMOTH:
December 17th. It is a celebration day in my personal calendar, you know? That's why I often say my birthday's twice a year;)…
It was exactly 5 years ago where I was sitting in my hospital isolation ward waiting for bone marrow delivery. Due to harsh weather conditions the dealer has been delayed. I remember I was wearing WATAIN shirt on that day. And I was excited yet calm and relaxed. I kinda felt it's all going to be just fine. The intuition. The deep inner voice. You name it. I just had this self-confidence and felt no fear whatsoever. My mindset was set for unconditional
victory. Five months of relentless chemo, TBI, steroids and strict diet did the trick. I was soooo ready. The transplant went smooth as it took maybe 1.5h to get fully injected and after that, it took 2-3 weeks for my body to absorb my "twin brother's" DNA. My organism welcomed him warmly and in mid January I was released from the hospital. My recovering had pretty impressive tempo
but I was far from feeling OK. My friend, Rob Ferguson, Fields Of The Nephilim manager sent me a message about Fields one off show in Poland, in April. I knew I couldn't miss it.
And then, this idea we had before came back to my head. MAYBE I could join McCoy & Co. on stage? The question was my ability to perform: sing, scream plus all the physical work that it requires. I had billion of doubts but again, my intuition told me to go, and at least give it a try. I had nothing to lose. And the concept of joining my all time favourite band on stage was beyond tempting. I drove throughout the country to make it to the show. I sensed it has more than entertainment value to me… it was somehow metaphysical, tho I know it may sound pathetic. Me and Carl sat together by the bar one hour prior to the show to discuss our parts. Again, instinctively
I marked verses I wanted to sing and he just accepted it. I was all trembling and nervous… I was taking a piss like 10 times before he called me up on stage. It's not very often you hear McCoy talk in between the songs yet this time he made an introduction to that song and called me… a friend. I entered the stage to unleash this earth inferno. My legs were shaking and mouth… well, I suffered from several post-transplant afflictions but the worst was this very uncomfortable condition that made my mouth dry out in a second after just saying few words. So before I even screamed out the first line, I was out of spit! Arm in arm with Carl McCoy and the the whole band, seeing frenzy and this strange kind of euphoria in people's eyes made me do it. "Shinning like gods, new body, new blood"… and it was while singing those words I felt MAGICK. Like it was all meant to be. Right man at the right place. Not quite in the best shape but what the hell! I felt so encouraged and motivated I can't even described. The adrenaline did the job. I left the stage with a shield yet my organism paid the price the following night. I woke up around 2 or 3 am feeling totally sick. Diarrea, fever, nausea, sleepless night. I was far away from home. There was nobody around me and I didn't know what to do. I managed to get to my car early in the morning. Drove 80 km to Krakow stopping on a sideways as I felt I was about to collapse. I made it to a good friend of mine who was a doctor. I stayed at his place for another 2-3 with an EV injected in my veins trying to get better. Eventually I did.
And here I am, 5 years later. Nietzsche said "No victor believes in a chance" therefore I do not believe this show is happening on THAT day accidentally. I'm immensely privileged to be a part of it again, performing one of the best songs in their career, "Penetration". I can't think of celebrating my "second" birthday in a more epic way. I'm living my dream! Thursday, December 17th, 02 Academy Islington, London. Join us! It feels good to be alive…!
Nergal


Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-