Behemoth frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski has been at the center of controversies, starred in movies and on Polish TV shows, and of course is well known for his music. So it's safe to assume that fans will absolutely come up to him while he's out and about. In a recent interview with h23, Nergal said he derives his approach to fans the same way Red Hot Chili Peppers vocalist Anthony Kiedis does.
"My good friend, he was telling me some stories with some iconic people in L.A. And one of my absolutely favorite stories from his is… He was just a kiddo waiting outside some shows, and he would just come across Ozzy Osbourne. And he's telling me, 'Man, Ozzy Osbourne was cool. He [let me] take a photo. And they were super friendly and cool.
"And then I ended up at this party and I see there's fucking Anthony Kiedis standing in front of me, so I just approached him in the most polite way, and I just asked him' — that is amazing; I love it — I just patted him on the back and he just turned towards me, and I just asked him in a super-polite way, 'Anthony, would you mind if I take a photo with you?' And he goes, like, [in an assertive way] 'Absolutely not.'"
Nergal elaborated that he's not being a jerk when he tells people not to bug him, but instead is pretty much just trying to live his life.
"I think it's amazing. You know why? Because you actually… I mean, it's cool if people do that [take pictures with fans]. I usually do that, but on many occasions, fans, they're just all over you. They don't know where the boundaries are; they don't feel that. You're in a restaurant having a date with a lady, and [they approach you excitedly], 'Can we take a photo?' 'No.' And somehow [the Kiedis story] inspired me to say 'no' in a very assertive but polite way.
So I have no problems with saying, 'I'm sorry. This is a private meeting. I'm having a date. Hopefully next time.' And I'm happy to see their reactions, which, nine out of 10 [times], are, like, 'I respect that. Sorry for disturbing. See you next time. Can I just shake your hand?' 'Of course you can.' And that is cool. And I developed that skill to say 'no' in a polite way because sometimes you must say no."
Behemoth will play an anniversary livestream event called XXX Years Ov Blasphemy this Halloween.
[via Blabbermouth]
