Tomasz Wróblewski (born 2 June 1980), stage name Orion, is a Polish musician, best known as the bassist for the

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. Since 1997, he also is a member of

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Vesania Vesania (Latin for "insanity") was a Polish extreme metal band formed in 1997 by Orion, Daray and Heinrich. Later members were Annahvahr and Hatrah, who left the band in 1999 and was replaced by Siegmar. Their first release, ''Moonastray'', ...

as a lead vocalist and guitarist.

Biography

Wróblewski was born in

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. In 2002, he became bassist of

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band Neolithic and was a member of the group till 2006 when they were disbanded. In 2003, he joined

as session bassist. After the departure of Mateusz "Havoc" Śmierzchalski, Orion switched to guitar. In 2004, Behemoth was joined by session guitarist Patryk "Seth" Sztyber, while Orion took bass again, and became an official member. In 2010 with members of defunct band Neolithic, Orion formed the rock band Black River. The group eventually split up after releasing two albums, due to vocalist Maciej Taff's retirement from the music industry because of health condition. Orion's bass playing techinque was

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until in late 2017 where he switch to picks and still plays it with picks since for Behemoth. Orion is endorsed by ESP/Ltd,

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and Markbass.

Discography

Behemoth *''

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'' (2004) *''

Slaves Shall Serve ''Slaves Shall Serve'' is the fifth EP by Polish extreme metal band Behemoth. The first four tracks were recorded during the ''Demigod'' studio sessions at ''Hendrix Studios'' during July and August in 2004. The last two tracks were recorded li ...

'' (2005) *'' Demonica (2006) *'' The Apostasy'' (2007) *'' At the Arena ov Aion – Live Apostasy'' (2008) *''

Ezkaton ''Ezkaton'' is the sixth EP by Polish extreme metal band Behemoth. It was released in North America through Metal Blade Records on 11 November 2008, and in Europe through Regain Records on 20 November 2008. The EP features seven tracks, includi ...

'' (2008) *'' Evangelion'' (2009) *''

Abyssus Abyssum Invocat ''Abyssus Abyssum Invocat'' is the second compilation album by Polish extreme metal band Behemoth. It includes two EPs ('' Conjuration'' and ''Slaves Shall Serve ''Slaves Shall Serve'' is the fifth EP by Polish extreme metal band Behemoth. ...

'' (2011) *'' The Satanist'' (2014) *''

I Loved You at Your Darkest ''I Loved You at Your Darkest'' is the eleventh studio album by Polish extreme metal band Behemoth, released on 5 October 2018. Reception Like its predecessor, ''The Satanist'', ''I Loved You at Your Darkest'' was met with universal acclaim f ...

'' (2018) *''

Opvs Contra Natvram ''Opvs Contra Natvram'' (or ''Work Against Nature'') is the twelfth studio album by Polish extreme metal band Behemoth, released on 16 September 2022 through Nuclear Blast. Critical reception Upon release, ''Opvs Contra Natvram'' was met with ...

'' (2022) ;Vesania * 2002: ''Wrath ov the Gods / Moonastray'' * 2003: ''Firefrost Arcanum'' * 2005: ''God the Lux'' * 2007: ''Distractive Killusions'' * 2008: ''Rage of Reason'' * 2014: ''Deus Ex Machina'' Neolithic *''My Beautiful Enemy'' (2003) *''Team 666'' (2004) ; Other * Vader – ''

And Blood Was Shed in Warsaw ''And Blood Was Shed in Warsaw'' is the third live performance recording by Polish death metal Death metal is an extreme metal, extreme subgenre of heavy metal music. It typically employs heavily distorted and low-tuned guitars, played with ...

'' (DVD, 2007, guest appearance) * Vulgar – ''I Don't Wanna Go To Heaven'' (EP, 2009, guest appearance) * Vulgar – ''The Professional Blasphemy'' (2010, guest appearance) * My Riot – ''Sweet Noise'' (2011, guest appearance) * Leash Eye – ''V.I.D.I.'' (2011, record producer) * Devilish Impressions – ''Simulacra'' (2012, guest appearance) * Sammath Naur – ''Beyond the Limits'' (2012, guest appearance)

Equipment

* ESP Tom Araya Signature 4-String Basses (tuned G#-C#-F#-B and B-E-A-D) *Custom ESP TA 5-String Bass (tuned G#-C#-F#-B-E) *

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F-255FM Series Bass, LTD B-500 4-String Bass, LTD TA-600 Bass,

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Rex 5 Bass, JB Custom 5-String Bass (Based on the B.C. Rich Beast Bass) * MarkBass Standard 104HF, Amp Frame 800, T1M, EQ42S, MVVL * Hesu Cables * DV Mark C 412 Standard, Triple 6

References

External links

Orion's profile on Facebook
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