Patriarkh
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Poland
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Patriarkh News
Below is our complete Patriarkh news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Dogma Premiere New Single & NSFW Music Video
Dogma have just unleashed their provocative new single “Banned”, arriving alongside a visually bold, sexually charged/blasphemous music video, which you can check out below.
The timing of the track’s release aligns with the band’s upcoming debut European tour, where they’ll be bringing their dark theatrics to the stage.
They’ll be joined by Patriarkh, Nidhogg, and Infernal Angels on select dates. Here's where to catch them live: More...
Patriarkh To Release New Album In January
Polish black metal icons Patriarkh (formerly Batushka) return with a clear and fresh vision as they unveil their new concept album, "Prorok Ilja," out on January 3, 2025. The Napalm Records debut unveils eight new compositions and immerses the listener in the true story of Eliasz Klimowicz, the titular Prophet Ilja, set in the 1930s and 40s. Following the success of their critically acclaimed album, "Hospodi" (2019), and relentless touring around the globe, the new band looks towards a bright future! Firmly grounded in Eastern Orthodox traditions and music, Patriarkh blends black and doom metal with haunting, dark religious concepts.
Today, Patriarkh unveils their first single, "Wierszalin III," accompanied by a visually striking official music video, capturing an Orthodox mass. "Wierszalin III" showcases the band's signature blend of Orthodox sacredness with melodic folk instruments, infused with towering doom metal elements in which harsh vocals unite with rising choirs (featuring A. Strug & M. Malenczuk). This crushing, colossal-sounding blend creates an instantly distinctive sonic experience.
Patriarkh on the new single "Wierszalin III":
"‘Wierszalin III’ is the first single that announces our new release Prorok Ilja (Lat.) and it probably best reflects the diversity and musical multidimensionality of this album. Just as the titular Prophet Ilja built New Jerusalem in Podlasie, we are building our new identity and showing our new musical face. Listen and share your impressions…" More...
Krysiuk's Batushka Changes Name To Patriarkh
Founded in 2018 by mastermind and lead vocalist Bartlomiej Krysiuk and propelled by their critically acclaimed album, "Hospodi," and relentless touring around the globe, the Polish Orthodox black metal icons formerly known as Batushka have revealed their brand new band name, Patriarkh.
Originally founded by Krzysztof Drabikowski in 2015, Batushka released their successful first album, Litourgiya, with vocals handled by Bartlomiej Krysiuk. Three years later, the band split up and both parties decided to keep going with the same name, until a legal dispute resulted in Krysiuk recently changing his band’s name.
Patriarkh is finally free from litigation, and with a clear and fresh vision, the new band looks towards a bright future. Deeply rooted in Eastern Orthodox tradition and music, Patriarkh combine black and doom metal and ushers in a new era with outstanding, ominous religious schemas that conceal their identities amid remarkable liturgies with their fans.
Conveying the spirit of true patriarchs and Orthodox sacredness, the band just returned from an intensive run through Latin America. Patriarkh will soon possess European audiences on their “Prophecy” tour, wrapping up their last shows in Poland before heading to 28 cities in 13 countries. The final Batushka show will take place on 13th December in Melbourne, Australia. More...