Adrian Kowanek

Adrian Kowanek (born 4 October 1977[1]), also known as Covan, is a Polish musician. He is the former lead vocalist of the death metal bands Atrophia Red Sun and Decapitated. He was also the touring vocalist for technical death metal band Sceptic.[2]

Adrian Kowanek
Adrian Kowanek during Hunter Fest, 13 August 2006
Background information
Birth nameAdrian Kowanek
Also known asCovan
Born (1977-10-04) 4 October 1977
GenresDeath metal, industrial metal, doom metal, technical death metal
Occupation(s)Vocalist
Years active1994–2007
LabelsMetal Mind Records
Earache Records
Associated actsDecapitated
Atrophia Red Sun
Websitewww.myspace.com/covan69
www.wakeupcovan.com

Accident

On 29 October 2007, the tour bus for Decapitated was involved in an accident with a truck carrying wood in Gomel, on the Russia/Belarus border. Both Witold Kieltyka (also known as Vitek) and Kowanek were seriously injured. While it was initially believed that they were taken to Moscow to be treated after treatment at a local hospital, it was later confirmed that they were only taken to be treated in Novozybkov, where they remained. On 2 November 2007, Vitek died from his injuries from the accident. He was 23 years old. Covan showed slow but progressive signs of improvement.[3] Covan's family released a short update in October 2008 concerning his improving condition.[4]

In 2008, Kowanek left Decapitated during the band's hiatus, due to his slow recovery. He had reportedly suffered from cardiac arrest and cerebral hypoxia, which left him paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair.[5]

Discography

With Decapitated

With Atrophia Red Sun

Guest appearances

References
  1. Adrian Kowanek @ mimowszystko.org Archived 27 July 2011 at the Wayback MachinePolish
  2. http://metalheart.home.pl/sceptic/english/band.html
  3. Decapitated Drummer Dead at 23 – News @ metalunderground.com
  4. Decapitated – Singer Recovering: News @ metalstorm.ee
  5. "Ex-Decapitated frontman receives new wheelchair after fundraising campaign". metalinsider.net. 27 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
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