BEHEMOTH Fined, Ordered To Leave Russia; Detention Photos Posted
May 22, 2014, 10 years ago
Poland's Behemoth have been fined and ordered to leave Russia after being detained ahead of a concert in the city of Yekaterinburg.
Frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski has told local media that he and seven members of the band's touring party were held in Yekaterinburg for not having the work visas needed to tour in Russia.
According to reports, a judge fined them each 2,000 roubles (£242.32 in total) and ordered them to leave Russia. "It seemed like we actually got a really nice judge. And wise, because this was a humane decision… it felt like she sympathised with us," Darski told the Polish TV channel Polsat News.
"We actually received the minimal fine with a recommendation for how to leave Russia as quickly as possible."
The band were able to play four out of 13 of their scheduled concerts in Russia. "Now we want to get some rest after a sleepless night and return home as quickly as possible," he said.
Read more at TheGuardian.com.
More photos can be seen here. Check out a Russian video report below:
