Inferno’s Final Show? Drummer Hints at Retirement—Fans Mourn, Band Plans Farewell Tribute Tour
Behemoth’s thunderous force behind the kit, Zbigniew Robert Promiński—better known as Inferno—has sent shockwaves through the metal world after hinting at his possible retirement following the band’s recent performance in Prague. During a post-show backstage interview, the 46-year-old drummer emotionally addressed the crowd’s energy, calling the night “perhaps the most meaningful of my career.”
“I’ve given my soul to this band for nearly three decades,” Inferno said, “and while the fire still burns, sometimes the body starts asking questions the mind doesn’t want to answer.”
The statement was enough to set off a firestorm of speculation online, with fans taking to social media to mourn what could be the end of an era for the Polish blackened death metal icons. Known for his blistering speed, precision, and relentless stamina, Inferno has long been considered one of the genre’s most elite drummers—his work on albums like The Satanist and I Loved You at Your Darkest set new standards in extreme metal percussion.
While no official confirmation has been issued by the band, frontman Adam “Nergal” Darski did little to quell the rumors. Speaking on his Instagram Live session the following morning, Nergal remarked, “If this truly was Inferno’s last stand, he went out at the top of his game. He’s not just a bandmate—he’s family. But Behemoth never stops. We evolve, we mourn, and we march forward.”
In a move that struck a deep chord with fans, the band announced they are planning a limited “Farewell to the Flames” tribute tour—set to take place later in 2025—that will honor Inferno’s legacy. The shows will reportedly feature rare deep cuts, new live visuals, and a rotating cast of guest drummers paying homage to Inferno’s style.
Diehard fans are already calling it “a funeral and a celebration rolled into one.”
Even in potential parting, Inferno’s words struck a poetic note. “I don’t know if this is the end,” he said to the Prague crowd, “but if it is, I wanted it to be with you. Loud. Unapologetic. And unforgettable.”
Whether this marks a true retirement or merely a pause, one thing is certain: Inferno’s impact on metal—and Behemoth’s sound—is immortal.
