Piotr Wiwczarek | |
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_040.jpg) Piotr Wiwczarek in 2023 | |
| Born | 22 October 1965 Olsztyn, Poland |
| Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter, producer |
| Spouse | Marta Wiwczarek |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Zbigniew Wiwczarek Maria Wiwczarek |
| Relatives | Paweł Wiwczarek (brother) |
| Musical career | |
| Also known as | Peter, Behemoth |
| Genres | Death metal, thrash metal, heavy metal |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals, bass |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Labels | Nuclear Blast |
Piotr Paweł Wiwczarek (born 22 October 1965 in Olsztyn, Poland), also known as Peter, (ex nickname Behemoth) is a Polish musician who is the vocalist and lead guitarist for the death metal band Vader, as the only constant member of the band since its inception.[1] He has also collaborated with Kazimierz "Para" Paraszczuk on his tribute album, Bandid Rockin', and is the producer of several of Vader's releases. He is also the founder and guitarist of a side-project, named Panzer X.
Wiwczarek also became a producer for the first time in 1999, when producing the Polish death metal band Decapitated's first release, Winds of Creation.