Credit: Krzysztof Sadowski
A promotional photograph of Behemoth, a blackened death metal band founded in 1991 in Gdańsk. The band's musical style is characterized by distinctive drum work, multi-layered vocals and Middle Eastern influences. Poland has developed a vibrant heavy metal scene since the 1980s, with other notable ensembles in this genre including Turbo, Kat, Vader, and Decapitated.