Zbigniew Robert Promiński (born 30 December 1978 in

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), stage name Inferno, is a Polish heavy metal musician, best known as the drummer for

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band

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. He has also contributed to bands such as

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, Witchmaster, Damnation, Deus Mortem,

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, Christ Agony, and Devilyn. Also, his endorsements include

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cymbals, Czarcie Kopyto pedals,

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, and

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drumsticks. Inferno joined Behemoth in 1997. He left the group briefly in 1999 during the release of '' Satanica'', but returned in early 2000. On tracks "Slaying The Prophets ov Isa" and "Pazuzu" from ''

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'' he reached tempos of 270bpm in the studio. ''Shemhamforash'' reached 275bpm in studio. Slaves Shall Serve was 270 bpm, but at

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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.

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