Helmuth Lehner (born 7 December 1968) is the singer and guitarist of the black/death metal band Belphegor. Prior to Belphegor he was in the Austrian heavy metal band Speed Limit, where he was known as Hel Lennart.

Equipment

Lehner is an avid user of

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. He has been seen using the RR24 and the DKMG.

Personal life

Illness

In 2011, Lehner contracted

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during their South American tour, which he believed he acquired the

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after accidentally drinking from an infected faucet. He eventually survived the infection and was able to recover after 6 weeks of rehabilitation. He stated that the event had inspired him in writing the album ''

Conjuring the Dead ''Conjuring the Dead'' is the tenth studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor. It was released on 5 August 2014 through Nuclear Blast.

''.

Airport incident in Russia

In April 2016, Lehner was spat on by an orthodox activist at an airport in Saint Peterburg, Russia.

Discography

* Speed Limit - ''Prophecy'' (EP, 1988, Breakin' Records)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Lehner, Helmuth 1968 births Living people English-language singers from Austria Austrian atheists People from Korneuburg Black metal musicians Lead guitarists Austrian male musicians