PATRIARKH: POST LIVE VIDEO FOR "WIERSZALIN VIII"

 

 Polish black metal warriors PATRIARKH have posted a live video for "WIERSZALIN VIII" , 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 Force PATRIARKH, Formerly Batushka, Release Third Single “ВЕРШАЛИН VII”

New Album, ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ, Out Tomorrow, January 3, 2025 via Napalm Records!

Listen to "ВЕРШАЛИН VII" and order your copy here: lnk.to/PATRIARKH-PROPHET-ILJA

Just in time for the release of their highly anticipated upcoming album, ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (Lat. PROROK ILJA), Polish black metal icons PATRIARKH (formerly Batushka) unleash their third gloomy single, “ВЕРШАЛИН VII” (Lat. WIERSZALIN VII). The conceptual full length, ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (Lat. PROROK ILJA), drops tomorrow on January 3, 2025 via Napalm Records! The eight brand-new songs delve into the true story of Eliasz Klimowicz, the enigmatic Prophet Ilja, and transforms these events into dark yet mesmerizing atmospheres, interwoven with their deeply rooted Eastern Orthodox traditions.

“ВЕРШАЛИН VII” (Lat. WIERSZALIN VII) attacks mercilessly and sets free a relentless storm of black and death metal. The song kicks off with a compelling narration, before it drags listeners into a path of fierce blast beats and haunting screams. Once more, PATRIARKH nails their balance of various influences, defying all rules and setting their own path. “ВЕРШАЛИН VII” is now available on all streaming services worldwide.

PATRIARKH on the new album:

“With this new release, we are starting a new chapter in our history - not only is our name changing, but our music is also undergoing a natural evolution. The story on the album encouraged us to get out of our comfort zone, and we reached for means that we had not used before in our music. Many of you will wonder if this is still black metal? Or is it even metal? Radio play, audiobook, theater, film soundtrack, folk music, performance... All these terms will fit here. Some will hate, others will love...”

#napalmrecords #patriarkh #WIERSZALIN #blackmetal

  VIDEO BELOW: PATRIARKH: "WIERSZALIN VIII" (VIA YOU TUBE. COURTESY OF NAPALM RECORDS)

 

 

  

 

 Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

ITP V.025 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. RUSS NORTH (FORMER VOCALIST CLOVEN HOOF)

 

 

 

 RUSS NORTH, former vocalist for British heavy metal warriors CLOVEN HOOF has passed away, at 59, no cause of death has been given. .

 Back in the early 90's , RUSS NORTH auditioned for IRON MAIDEN.

 

 

 

FROM LEE PAYNE: 

 Just had some tragic news, sadly Russ North has passed away. His fantastic vocals on "Dominator” and “A Sultans Ransom” will never be forgotten, and will always serve as a testimony to his vast singing talent. Condolences to his family in this sad time. God bless Russ, you were world class! Lee.

 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ R.I.P. 

ITP V.025 UPDATE: SICK, TAKING THE REST OF THE DAY OFF FROM BLOGGING

 ITP V.025 UPDATE: SICK, TAKING THE REST OF THE DAY OFF FROM BLOGGING. 

The NEW YEAR brought in a cold bug, as I'm not feeling well. I'll try to get in the minimum of three journal entries a day while I'm sick,  as I'll be posting less until I feel better. 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

MIKKEY DEE (SCORPIONS): "This holiday season, I have been hospitalized with a very serious blood infection (Sepsis). I was admitted for three weeks but now I am home fighting this bastard bacteria. Thankfully, I have received fantastic care at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, my hometown."

 

 

 MIKKEY DEE, drummer of German rock legends SCORPIONS is battling sepsis and is expected to make a full recovery. .

 

 

 

 

FROM MIKKEY DEE:

 

Just a quick statement about what has been happening to me these past three weeks:

First I like to thank everyone for these heartwarming Christmas and New Years greetings, that I have not been able to respond to. I always try to do that every year.

This holiday season, I have been hospitalized with a very serious blood infection (Sepsis). I was admitted for three weeks but now I am home fighting this bastard bacteria. Thankfully, I have received fantastic

care at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, my hometown. So thanks a million to all the Doctors and Nurses that have been giving me the most excellent care. After several operations, I am now back home and the numbers are all going in the right direction. Still lots of recovery and rehab in front of me.

Now I’m working a 100% to be back on the drum stool for the Residency that starts off in Las Vegas on February 27. We have a tremendous 2025 to look forward to, celebrating 60 years of Scorpions and many exciting giggs around the world.

So, the Stinger is out and I can’t wait to see you all out there on the road and rock the hell out of you! I wish everybody a fantastic 2025 with good health and lots of Rock n’ Roll!

Mikkey

#mikkeydee

 

 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

MATT HEAFY (TRIVIUM): "You’ve heard me recently talk about how I “unlocked” my “old voice.” It’s true. I’ve been singing / screaming in trivium since I was 12.5 years old - since 1999. I was placed on vocals then because we couldn’t find anyone else. I never really understood how to do it; I just kept experimenting till I created the sounds that were me."

 

MATT HEAFY vocalist for  Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. thrash, heavy metal warriors TRIVIUM has posted on the progression of his vocal technique.

 TRIVIUM have announced NORTH AMERICAN  TOUR DATES WITH BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and SYLOSIS.

 TRIVIUM unleashed "IN THE COURT OF THE DRAGON", 10/8/2021 via ROADRUNNER RECORDS.

 

 

 

 

FROM  MATT HEAFY (TRIVIUM): : 

 

You’ve heard me recently talk about how I “unlocked” my “old voice.”

It’s true.

I’ve been singing / screaming in trivium since I was 12.5 years old - since 1999.

I was placed on vocals then because we couldn’t find anyone else. I never really understood how to do it; I just kept experimenting till I created the sounds that were me.

What’s amazing, after the last decade of proper training/ conditioning/ and insulating/ protecting my voice - I feel like that was the rebuilding and upgrading of my singing and screaming. I’ve been testing the “album” or “old” style of vocals anywhere from 5-7 days a week, 1-4 hours a day with ZERO issue.

Band rehearsals, full preproduction (which we’ve already done with our crew), streaming, testing the studio gear.

I can’t wait to see the crowds feed off the energy. It’s going to be something special.

Back in the day - I’d let it rip on the intensity, but I’d lose it eventually from wear. That doesn’t happen anymore.

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Whether I’m feeling good, bad, or ugly - I have my techniques, my conditioning, and my supplements; the latter is simple: my @1shotenergy vocal drops. Use c o d e MKH on all things 1 shot. #1shotenergypartner

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

SAOR: NEW SINGLE ON 1/8/2025

 

 

 

 Glasgow, Scotland based atmospheric folk black metal warriors SAOR are set to release
  a new single 1/8/2025...
 

 

 

SAOR have posted a PLAY THROUGH video for the title track from the bands anticipated new release "AMIDST THE RUINS", due to be unleashed 2/7/2025 via SEASON OF MIST.
SAOR have announced MORE 2025 EUROPEAN and UK TOUR DATES..



SAOR unleashed "ORIGINS",  6/24/2022 via SEASON OF MIST.

 

 

 

 

FROM SAOR: 

 

Clan! With the new year comes new music, and this time it's something very different from what you're used to! We will be releasing a brand new single and video on January 8th, featuring a very special guest musician.

#saor #amidsttheruins #atmosphericblackmetal #blackmetal #celticmetal #folkmetal

 

 

 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

ITP V.025 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. JOSHUA WARD (DRUMMER VORAATH)

 

 

 

 

 JOSHUA WARD, drummer for Asheville, North Carolina death metal warriors VORAATH died 12/31/2024 as he was killed by a drunk driver.

JOSHUA WARD was also the drum tech for NILE and TERRORIZER. 

VORAATH unleashed "VOL 1" THE HYMN OF THE HUNTERS", 6/17/2024 via EXITUS STRATAGEM RECORDS.

FROM SICK DRUMMER: 

Woke up to hear the horrible news about the passing of our dear friend drummer Joshua Nassaru Ward of Voraath Our deepest condolences go to his family, friends, and band mates. Josh was killed by a drunk driver in an accident last night. A good drummer and really good person. Josh will also be missed by his community who he helped by delivering goods and services to people stranded in remote areas after the recent floods. He looked out for everyone . R.I.P.

If you can, please go to his page and donate to his families go fund me.

FROM THE RETICENT:

Rest in peace to our brother Joshua Ward. Josh was the mastermind behind Voraath of which our bassist Paul was a founding member and Chris had just joined. Josh and us had been friends a long time, he was even going to be a fill in drummer for us at one time. Everyone in The Reticent loved and admired Josh and his amazing talent. This world is most unfair.

FROM BRIAN KINGSLAND (NILE):

Like everyone else, the proper words elude me.

This could've happened to any of us.

I didn't know Audrey, Jade or his fiance, Zelena, but my heart is heavy for their friends and families.

Joshua Nassaru Ward I always thought you were one of the most gifted humans I'd ever met. Not just musically, but as a martial arts philosopher, a visionary, your physical stature, it's all been inspirational. You helped inspire me to start lifting.

I can recall waking up early on tour with Enthean to find you in your underwear kicking a pine tree like Van Damme. It was your lifestyle, and I've yet to meet anyone as devout.

It's different losing an ex-band member. The bonds we forge onstage are unique and intangible. I've always known that, but this really hits home.

Truthfully, when Enthean was disbanding, you were the only person that came forth and told me the truth.

I am forever in debt to you for your honesty, as it liberated me, and said a lot about your character as a man. I told you that frequently, but I owe you more than a Facebook post. So, undoubtedly, music will be written in your honor. I feel you'd do the same.

In hindsight, I wish we would've worked on more music together. We'd spoke of rerecording some unreleased Enthean tunes. I wish I'd reached out more.

But, we drifted apart, as ex-band members tend to do. I always considered you a friend, and a true prevaier of the extreme.

You were plagued with hardship. My god you struggled for so long. I'm glad that you finally found some peace in your life with your fiance, Zelena. I'd like to think that you died happy. Which is all any of us can ask....

R.I.P. Brother

FROM NEVALRA:

Heavy hearted news to begin the new year

Our brother Joshua Nassaru Ward passed last night.

A true and honest friend; his laughter, kindness & blast-beats will forever ignite our torches.

Josh was a modern day warrior.

We will miss him deeply. 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-R.I.P.