Helmuth Lehner

Helmuth Lehner^[1] (born 7 December 1968) is an Austrian musician, best known as the vocalist and guitarist of the black/death metal band Belphegor. Prior to Belphegor, he was in the heavy metal band Speed Limit, where he was known as Hel Lennart.

Helmuth
Lehner with Belphegor at Tons of Rock, 2025
Background information
Also known as	Hel Lennart
Born	(1968-12-07) 7 December 1968 (age 56) Korneuburg, Austria
Origin	Salzburg, Austria
Genres	Black metal, death metal, heavy metal, thrash metal
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1979–present
Website	belphegor.at

Equipment

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

Health

In 2011, Lehner contracted typhoid fever during Belphegor's South American tour, which he believed he acquired after accidentally drinking contaminated water from the sink. He survived the infection and recovered after six weeks of rehabilitation. He stated that the event inspired him to write the album Conjuring the Dead.^[2]

Discography

See also: Belphegor (band) § Discography

• Speed Limit – Prophecy (EP, 1988, Breakin' Records)