Zbigniew Robert Promiński

Zbigniew Robert Promiński (born 30 December 1978 in Tczew),[2] stage name Inferno, is a Polish heavy metal musician, best known as the drummer for extreme metal band Behemoth. He has also contributed to bands such as Azarath, Witchmaster, Damnation, Deus Mortem, Artrosis, Christ Agony, and Devilyn. Also, his endorsements include Paiste cymbals, Czarcie Kopyto pedals, Pearl drums, Evans Drumheads, and Vic Firth drumsticks.[3][4]

Inferno
Inferno with Azarath, 2011
Inferno with Azarath, 2011
Background information
Birth nameZbigniew Robert Promiński
Also known asInferno
Born (1978-12-30) 30 December 1978 (age 45)
Tczew, Poland
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)
Years active1995–present
Inferno with Behemoth live at Rock am Ring 2019
Inferno with Deus Mortem, 2011

Inferno joined Behemoth in 1997. He left the group briefly in 1999 during the release of Satanica, but returned in early 2000.

At the 2008 NAMM Show, Spaun Drums unveiled a 8x14 signature Inferno snare drum. The 18 ply Maple/Birch snare drum features a gun-metal finish with custom graphics and diecast hoops.[5]

Discography edit

Behemoth
Witchmaster
  • Masochistic Devil Worship (2002, Pagan Records)
  • Witchmaster (2004, Agonia Records)
  • Antichristus ex utero (2014, Osmose Productions)
Damnation
  • Rebel Souls (1996, Last Epitaph)
  • Coronation (1997, Last Episode)
  • Czarne zastępy – W hołdzie KAT (1998, Pagan Records)
  • Resurrection of Azarath (2003, Conquer Records)
Deus Mortem
  • Darknessence (EP, 2011, Witching Hour Productions)
  • Emanations of the Black Light (2013, Strych Promotions)
Guest and session work

Setup edit

  • Paiste
    • 14" RUDE Wild Hats
    • 13" Signature Mega Cup Chime
    • 20" RUDE Novo China
    • 18" RUDE Novo China
    • 18" RUDE Wild Crash
    • 15" 2002 Wild China
    • 19" RUDE Wild Crash
    • 20" RUDE China
    • 24" RUDE Mega Power Ride
    • 17" RUDE Wild Crash
  • Pearl Reference
    • 2x 22" x 18" Bass Drum (RF2218BX)
    • 10" x 8" Tom (RF1008T)
    • 12" x 9" Tom (RF1209T)
    • 13" x 10" Tom (RF1310T)
    • 14" x 12" Tom (RF1412T)
    • 16" x 16" Floor Tom (RF1616F)
    • 18" x 16" Floor Tom (RF1816F)
    • 14" x 6.5" Snare Drum (RF1465S)
  • Evans Drumheads
    • 22" Bass Drum - GMAD Clear(Batter),EQ3 Black(Resonant)
    • AF Patch - Kevlar Single Pedal
    • 14" Snare - Genera HD Dry(Batter),Hazy 300(Resonant)
    • Blasters Series Snare(20 Strand)
    • Toms - G2 Coated(Batter),G1 Clear(Resonant)
    • Magnetic Head Key
    • 12" 2-Sided Speed/Workout Pad
  • Vic Firth American Classic Extreme 5B drumsticks
  • Monolit Czarcie Kopyto Pedals[6]
  • Alesis DM5 Drum Module

References edit

  1. ^ "MUSIC ARENA - Nergal: "Behemoth to nie Big Brother"". Musicarena.pl. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  2. ^ "Behemoth". Behemoth.pl. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  3. ^ "Inferno". www.pearleurope.com. Archived from the original on 2014-02-22.
  4. ^ "Evans Drumheads | D'Addario". www.daddario.com.
  5. ^ "Find the Latest in Music Gear News and More | Harmony Central". News.harmony-central.com. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  6. ^ "profesjonalny sprzęt perkusyjny". Czarcie Kopyto. Retrieved 2011-10-19.