Zbigniew Robert Prominski
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Zbigniew Robert Promiński (b. December 30, 1978 in Tczew
), stage name Inferno, is a Polish
death metal
drummer
. He has contributed to bands such as Behemoth
, Azarath
, Witchmaster
, Damnation, Deus Mortem, Artrosis
, Christ Agony
and Devilyn. Also, his endorsements include Paiste
, Czarcie Kopyto, Spaun Drums, Vic Firth
, and Wyborowa
.
Inferno joined Behemoth in 1997. He is known as one of the fastest and most technically proficient drummers in today's death metal scene. An example of his drumming speed can be heard on the Behemoth song Modern Iconoclast from Zos Kia Cultus (Here and Beyond)
. Also at "Slaying The Prophets ov Isa" and "Pazuzu" from The Apostasy
he has reached a tempo of 270bpm in the studio. Shemhamforash reached 275bpm in studio. Slaves Shall Serve was 270 bpm, but at Sweden Rock Festival
in 2005, he played it at around 290bpm.
At NAMM 2008, 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.
In 2010 he changed cymbal endorsement to Paiste
Cymbals. He currently uses the Rude Wild cymbal series.
Tczew
Tczew is a town on the Vistula River in Eastern Pomerania, Kociewie, northern Poland with 60,279 inhabitants . It is an important railway junction with a classification yard dating to the Prussian Eastern Railway...
), stage name Inferno, is a Polish
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
death metal
Death metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs heavily distorted guitars, tremolo picking, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming, minor keys or atonality, and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes....
drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
. He has contributed to bands such as Behemoth
Behemoth (band)
Behemoth is a Polish blackened death metal band from Gdańsk, formed in 1991. They are considered to have played an important role in establishing the Polish extreme metal underground, alongside bands such as Vader, Decapitated, Vesania and Hate....
, Azarath
Azarath (band)
-Band members:Current members*Marek "Necrosodom" Lechowski – vocals , guitar , bass *Bartłomiej "Bart" Szudek – guitar *Piotr "P." Ostrowski – bass *Zbigniew "Inferno" Promiński – drums Past members...
, Witchmaster
Witchmaster
Witchmaster is a metal band founded in 1996 in Zielona Góra, Poland.-Discography:* Thrash Ör Die * No Peace At All * Violence and Blasphemy * Masochistic Devil Worship...
, Damnation, Deus Mortem, Artrosis
Artrosis
Artrosis is a Polish gothic metal band founded in 1995 in Zielona Góra.In 2001 band was nominated to Fryderyk, an annual award in Polish music.-Band members:Current members* Magdalena "Medeah" Stupkiewicz-Dobosz – vocals, keyboards...
, Christ Agony
Christ Agony (band)
Christ Agony is a Polish black metal band from Morąg, formed in 1990. Do to legal problems between 2005-2007 Christ Agony performed under Union name.-Band members:Current members...
and Devilyn. Also, his endorsements include Paiste
Paiste
Paiste, a Swiss manufacturer and designer, is the world's third largest manufacturer of cymbals, gongs, and metal percussion. Paiste is an Estonian/Finnish word which means "shine"...
, Czarcie Kopyto, Spaun Drums, Vic Firth
Vic Firth
Vic Firth is an American musician and is the founder of Vic Firth Company , a percussion stick and mallet manufacturing company that he started in 1963. The company bills itself as the world's largest manufacturer of drum sticks and mallets...
, and Wyborowa
Wyborowa
Wyborowa or Wódka Wyborowa is a brand of Polish vodka. Its production started in 1823 in a distillery owned by Jewish businessman Hartwig Kantorowicz in Poznań, then in Prussia...
.
Inferno joined Behemoth in 1997. He is known as one of the fastest and most technically proficient drummers in today's death metal scene. An example of his drumming speed can be heard on the Behemoth song Modern Iconoclast from Zos Kia Cultus (Here and Beyond)
Zos Kia Cultus (Here and Beyond)
-Behemoth:* Adam "Nergal" Darski – lead, rhythm & acoustic guitars, vocals* Mateusz Maurycy "Havok" Śmierzchalski – lead and rhythm guitar* Marcin "Novy" Nowak – bass guitar* Zbigniew Robert "Inferno" Promiński – drums and percussion...
. Also at "Slaying The Prophets ov Isa" and "Pazuzu" from The Apostasy
The Apostasy
- Explanation of song titles :* "Rome 64 C.E." – the Great Fire of Rome occurred in 64 C.E., in which Peter from the bible , were allegedly killed...
he has reached a tempo of 270bpm in the studio. Shemhamforash reached 275bpm in studio. Slaves Shall Serve was 270 bpm, but at Sweden Rock Festival
Sweden Rock Festival
Sweden Rock Festival is an annual rock/metal festival held in Sweden since 6 June 1992. While having a clear rock/metal focus, the festival is noted for its diversity across these genres, having featured southern rock bands such as Molly Hatchet to death metal legends like Obituary.The first...
in 2005, he played it at around 290bpm.
At NAMM 2008, 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.
In 2010 he changed cymbal endorsement to Paiste
Paiste
Paiste, a Swiss manufacturer and designer, is the world's third largest manufacturer of cymbals, gongs, and metal percussion. Paiste is an Estonian/Finnish word which means "shine"...
Cymbals. He currently uses the Rude Wild cymbal series.
Setup
- PaistePaistePaiste, a Swiss manufacturer and designer, is the world's third largest manufacturer of cymbals, gongs, and metal percussion. Paiste is an Estonian/Finnish word which means "shine"...
- 14" RUDE Classic Top Wild Hats
- 13" Signature Mega Cup Chime
- 20" RUDE Novo China
- 18" RUDE Novo China
- 10" ALPHA Metal Splash
- 14" ALPHA Small China
- 18" RUDE Wild Crash
- 15" 2002 Wild China
- 19" RUDE Wild Crash
- 20" RUDE China
- 24" RUDE Mega Power Ride
- Spaun Custom Series Kit
- 8" x 8" Tom
- 10" x 9" Tom
- 12" x 10" Tom
- 13" x 11" Tom
- 14" x 12" Tom
- 16" x 16" Floor Tom
- 18" x 16" Floor Tom
- 22" x 18" Kick Drum (x2)
- 14" x 8" Signature Snare
- Evans Drum Heads
- 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 FirthVic Firth (company)Vic Firth is an American musician and is the founder of Vic Firth Company , a percussion stick and mallet manufacturing company that he started in 1963. The company bills itself as the world's largest manufacturer of drum sticks and mallets...
American Classic Extreme 5B Wood Tip drumsticks
- Monolit Czarcie Kopyto Pedals
- GibraltarGibraltar HardwareGibraltar Hardware is a maker of drumset and percussion hardware. It's most famed for making drumset frames and cages, but it also makes everything from hi-hat stands to drumset thrones...
Drum Rack and Hardware
- AlesisAlesisAlesis is a company based in Cumberland, Rhode Island, that designs and markets electronic musical instruments, digital audio processors, audio mixers, digital audio interfaces, recording equipment, drum machines, professional audio and electronic percussion products...
DM5 Drum Module