Helmuth Lehner

Helmuth Lehner (born 7 December 1968 in Korneuburg, Lower Austria) is the singer and guitarist of the blackened death metal band Belphegor.

Helmuth
Helmuth performing with Belphegor in London, England, 19 September 2008
Background information
Birth nameHelmuth Lehner[1]
Also known asHel Lennart
Born (1968-12-07) 7 December 1968
Korneuburg, Austria
OriginSalzburg, Austria
GenresBlackened death metal, heavy metal, Speed metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, bass
Years active1979–present
Associated actsBelphegor
Speed Limit
Betrayer
Websitewww.belphegor.at

Lehner is best known as the frontman, guitarist and a founding member of Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor (originally 'Betrayer'), where since late 2007 he has been the only original member. Prior to Belphegor he was in the Austrian heavy metal band Speed Limit, where he was known as Hel Lennart.

Equipment

Helmuth is an avid user of Jackson Guitars. He has been seen using the RR24 and the DKMG.

Personal life

Illness

In 2011, Helmuth contracted typhoid fever during their South American tour, which he believed he acquired the disease 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.[2]

Airport incident in Russia

In April 2016, Lehner was spat on by an christian orthodox activist.[3]

Discography
See also: Belphegor (band) § Discography
  • Speed Limit - Prophecy (EP, 1988, Breakin' Records)

References
  1. E. M. P. "Interview: Helmuth Lehner (BELPHEGOR)". Resurrection.at (in German). Archived from the original on 27 February 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
  2. "Exclusive: Belphegor's Helmuth Discusses His Brush With Death". MetalSucks. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
  3. http://loudwire.com/belphegor-frontman-spat-on-by-orthodox-christian-activist-russia/
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