Wednesday, November 6, 2024

PATRIARKH: POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "ВЕРШАЛИН IV"

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 Polish black metal warriors PATRIARKH have posted a video for "ВЕРШАЛИН IV", a track from the bands anticipated new release "ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ", due to be unleashed 1/3/2025 via NAPALM RECORDS


PATRIARKH have announced WINTER/SPRING 2025 POLISH TOUR DATES..


PATRIARKH have posted a video for "WIERSZALIN III", a track from the bands anticipated new release "ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ", due to be unleashed 1/3/2025 via NAPALM RECORDS.

 Polish black metal warriors BATUSHKA have changed their band name to PATRIARKH. 

A polish court ruled that Krzysztof "Derph" Drabikowski owns the band name BATUSHKA after he founded the bands in 2015. The lawsuit over BATUSKA'S name will be appealed by former member Bartłomiej "Bart" Krysiuk. 

Drabikowski and Krysiuk split in 2018 as Krysiuk signed to METAL BLADE RECORDS (and now NAPALM RECORDS) under the BATUSHKA name. 

 Drabikowski unleashed "Панихида" in 2019 as Батюшка

 Krysiuk carried on as BATUSHKA and unleashed unleashed "HOSPODI (Господи)",  7/12/2019 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM NAPALM RECORDS: 

 

Polish Black Metal Icons PATRIARKH, Formerly Batushka , Reveal Official Music Video for “ВЕРШАЛИН IV”!
⚫ From Upcoming New Album, ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ, out January 3, 2025
"A symphonic-demonic liturgy that transcends all genre boundaries!" - Legacy (DE)
"Opulent, bombastic, fresh - with great attention to detail." - Deaf Forever (DE)
Polish black metal icons PATRIARKH (formerly Batushka) embark on a dark and ominous pilgrimage as they unveil the next single from the upcoming concept album, ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (Lat. PROROK ILJA), out on January 3, 2025 via Napalm Records. Accompanied by an official music video, the new song, entitled “ВЕРШАЛИН IV” (Lat. WIERSZALIN IV), weaves the sacred-inspired vocals of Eliza Sacharczuk with liturgical melodies, building into a storm of dark choirs and unforgettably intense harsh vocals.
Building on the critical success of Hospodi (2019) and relentless touring around the globe, PATRIARKH brings a renewed vision and profound storytelling to their Napalm Records debut. This eight-track journey immerses listeners in the true story of Eliasz Klimowicz, the enigmatic Prophet Ilja, set against the dramatic historical backdrop of the 1930s and ’40s. Deeply rooted in Eastern Orthodox traditions, PATRIARKH masterfully merges black and doom metal with haunting religious themes, conjuring an atmosphere as dark as it is mesmerizing.
Make sure to pre-order your copy of ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (Lat. PROROK ILJA) now and check out the thrilling music video for “ВЕРШАЛИН IV” (Lat. WIERSZALIN IV) below!
PATRIARKH on the new single “ВЕРШАЛИН IV”:
“This is the most Oriental sounding song on our new album. The beautiful monody that runs throughout the entire piece is deeply influenced by Greek and Romanian traditions, which are integral to Orthodoxy. In our new music, we aim to showcase different aspects of Orthodoxy. Just as the Prophet Ilja journeyed to Kronsztadt, we traveled far for musical inspiration to create a psalm in honor of the New Jerusalem that our prophet was building.
This song features our long-time singing teacher, Eliza Sacharczuk. We have been collaborating with her since 2016, continuously improving our singing skills through lessons and consultations. Our choice was intentional; Eliza has a truly unique voice. Listen and see for yourself!"
 
 
 
VIDEO BELOW: PATRIARKH: NEW TRACK "ВЕРШАЛИН IV" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF NAPALM RECORDS): 



 

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