Helmuth Lehner
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Also known as | Hel Lennart |
Born | Korneuburg, Austria | 7 December 1968
Origin | Salzburg, Austria |
Genres | Black metal, death metal, heavy metal, thrash metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1979–present |
Website | belphegor |
Helmuth Lehner[1] (born 7 December 1968) is an Austrian musician, best known as the vocalist and guitarist of the black/death metal band Belphegor. Prior to Belphegor, he was in the heavy metal band Speed Limit, where he was known as Hel Lennart.
Equipment
Lehner is an avid user of Jackson Guitars. He has been seen using the RR24 and the DKMG.
Health
In 2011, Lehner contracted typhoid fever during their South American tour, which he believed he acquired the virus after accidentally drinking contaminated water from the sink. He eventually survived the infection and was able to recover after six weeks of rehabilitation. He stated that the event had inspired him in writing the album Conjuring the Dead.[2]
Discography
- Speed Limit - Prophecy (EP, 1988, Breakin' Records)
References
- ^ E. M. P. "Interview: Helmuth Lehner (BELPHEGOR)". Resurrection.at (in German). Archived from the original on 27 February 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- ^ "Exclusive: Belphegor's Helmuth Discusses His Brush With Death". MetalSucks. 21 June 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
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