Behemoth provide update on frontman's health

9 November 2010 | 11:55 am | Staff Writer
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Adam "Nergal" Darski, the respected frontman of Polish extreme metallers Behemoth, has released a new statement regarding his treatment for leukemia. 

Adam "Nergal" Darski, the respected frontman of Polish extreme metallers Behemoth, has released a new statement regarding his treatment for leukemia.


The 33 year-old, who was diagnosed with the condition in August, has issued the following update in relation to his recovery process:


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"I'm still in the hospital, but in quite a good shape so I write to let you know about my health and the further stages of treatment.


"I've been through four planned chemotherapies and have stayed in hospital for over three months now. I've gone through the whole therapy smoothly, though I also had a couple of difficult moments. All this means I have finished the stage of pharmacological treatment and I am about to start the irradiation and then the marrow transplant.


"Yes, we've found a donor! Having searched for months, the foundation has found a person whose genotype is identical to mine. It would have been difficult to achieve if it wasn't for the support of so many people. Most of all, I want to express my admiration for [26-year-old Polish pop singer] Dorota [Rabczewska; a.k.a. Doda] — my wonderful and devoted fiancée. She did everything she could to help me and many other people, regardless of adversities and comments which were often unfair. Your help is invaluable! Thank you! I love you.


"On behalf of me and all other ill people, I thank everyone who registered in the bone marrow bank regardless of origin, skin colour or religion. The concerts for charity have been organized all over the world and people of show business, bands and, most of all, the fans got deeply involved. You are beyond great! One of you made my transplant possible, but remember, your attitude may save many others in need. So I appeal to everyone: don't stop the madness! The march for victory continues! Horns up!"


Behemoth's "Evangelia Heretika" DVD will be released on November 9 through Metal Blade and Nuclear Blast. The release contains three discs featuring two full shows ("Live In Paris 2008" and "Live In Warsaw 2009") as well every music video the band has ever produced and the "Evangelion" tour documentary featuring band interviews plus tons of backstage footage.  The package also includes a bonus "Live in Warsaw" audio CD.