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Patriarkh

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Not to be confused with Patriarch.

Patriarkh
"Sacrum Profanum" (photo by Jacek Wisniewski)
"Sacrum Profanum" (photo by Jacek Wisniewski)
Background information
Also known asBatushka (2019–2024)
OriginBiałystok, Poland
GenresBlack metal
Years active2019–present
LabelsNapalm
Spinoff ofBatushka
Members
  • Bartłomiej Krysiuk
  • Paweł Jaroszewicz
  • Rafał Łyszczarz
  • Jakub Śliwowski
  • Jacek Wisniewsky
  • Michał Staczkun
  • Mateusz Krysiuk
  • Klaudia Łyszczarz

Patriarkh (stylised as PATRIARKH in English and ПАТРИАРХЪ in Cyrillic) is a Polish black metal band based in Białystok. The band has its origins in Batushka, from which it splintered after a conflict over the rights to the band name. Their music and lyrics are inspired by the Eastern Orthodox Church, traditional hymns, songs, history and conflicts of the church and regional folk-lore. The band members wear interpretations of Analavos of the Great Schema (see Eastern Orthodox schemas), Mitres, and Klobuks during live performances.

History

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Patriarkh was created after splits within the band Batushka. After Bartłomiej Krysiuk and Batushka founder Krzysztof Drabikowski engaged in a legal conflict over the rights to the name, each member continued using the name Batushka.[1]

It was announced on October 18, 2017 via the Metal Blade Records website, Batushka had joined the label's artist roster.[2] Conflicted by this agreement and its obligations, Krzystof Drabikowski was opposed to collaborating with the band moving forward. By the end of 2018, Krzystof was no longer a part of this group, and reformed his version of Batushka.

In April 2019, the band shared their own statement that the members of the Batushka band had signed their trust with Metal Blade Records and would release new music in June 2019.[3] One month later, through his band's social media pages, Bartłomiej Krysiuk shared the court documents which stated that he had legal rights to perform and release music under the name "Batushka".[4][5] The band continued to release music, and tour under the name for the next 5 years.

In November 2022, Napalm Records signed the band to their artist roster and would release new music "very soon". This announcement was made public while the group was still operating under the previous name "Batushka".[6] According to an interview with OutBurnOnline, Patriarkh signed with Napalm for their next two records.[7]

Between June 2019 and January 2024, the band released a full-length LP called Hospodi, two EP's called "RASKOL" and Carju Niebiesnyj, two live-albums, and a compilation album MARIA. In this 5-year period, the band toured Europe and the UK several times, two extensive tours in North America, each spanning across Canada, United States, and Mexico (First in 2022, and again in 2023), Japan & Southeast Asia in both 2023 and 2024.

Rename to Patriarkh (2024–present)

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In May 2024, the Polish courts changed their ruling (which initially granted Batushka name rights to Krysiuk), granting the rights to Drabikowski. Krysiuk said he would appeal the decision, while continuing with their 2024 plans.[8]

Shortly after May 2024, Krysiuk's band announced a new series of concerts. Those shows were promoted as the "last shows of Batushka ever".[9][10] These tours, which had been booked in 2023, and were permitted to continue under the name "Batushka". These tours included:

  • Latin America Prophecy 2024 (Aug. 1 – Aug. 15)[11]
  • Czarna Pashca II (Sept. 6 – Sept. 22) w/ Shadohm & Terrordome
  • Epic Prophecy for Europe (Sept. 26 – Oct. 26) w/ VLTIMAS & God Dethroned[12][13][14]
  • Asia Prophecy 2024 (Nov. 29 – Dec. 13)[15][16][17][18]

For the "Czarna Pascha II" tour of Poland, the band would use the temporary moniker "ex-Batushka/PATRIARKH". They introduced a new stage setup, additional musicians and new robes (most notably with Варфоломей dawning a white tunic and hood). Also introduced was a revised setlist comprised of songs from the entire Batushka catalogue, followed by a set of brand-new Patriarkh songs. The band integrated four new songs into its setlist: "Wierszalin III", "Wierszalin IV", "Wierszalin VIII", "Wierszalin IX".

On September 9, 2024, Bartłomiej Krysiuk, through his band's social networks, announced officially that they will no longer use the name "Batushka" and they will rebrand as "Patriarkh" (stylized in Cyrillic as Патриархъ).[19]

On September 20, 2024, the band held a special live-stream pay-per-view event of the concert in Krakow. This concert was streamed in real-time, allowing fans from around the world to witness the transformation of Batushka into Patriarkh. The event was available to watch for an additional 48 hours after the concert.[20] The name change was made official after the last concert of their "Australasia" tour on December 13, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia.[21][22][23][24]

The first official release of new music under the Patriarkh name was delivered on October 15, 2024. The song "ВЕРШАЛИН III" (Lat. WIERSZALIN III) was released to streaming platforms, along with a premiere of a music video directed by the band's long-time film collaborator "Hiatsyntos".[25] Along with the digital release, a special limited edition 12" Extended Play was sold on the band's 'Epic Prophecy for Europe' tour, and remaining copies would later be sold through the bands webstore. Three color variants were available from the band: black, white, and gold. Napalm Records had a red variant available exclusively through their store. In total, 500 copies were made, and the b-side featured a special engraving.

Prokrok Ilja

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The band's second full-length studio album, Prorok Ilja, was released on January 3, 2025 via Napalm Records.[26] The album was recorded at several studios across Poland between January and May of 2024.[27]

Prorok Ilja details a true story that happened in the village of Stara Grzybowszczyzna, in the Podlachia region of Poland in the 1930s and 1940s. Eliasz Klimowicz, was a self-proclaimed prophet who cultivated a following and created a religious sect within the orthodox faith of the region.[28] On January 3, 2025, Patriarkh held the premiere concert of Prorok Ilja in Łódź at the Klub Wytwórnia and was the inaugural concert of the band under the Patriarkh name.

Band members

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  • Варфоломей - Vocals
  • Лех - Drums
  • Монах Тарлахан - Guitar
  • Монах Борута - Guitar
  • Архангел Михаил - Guitar
  • Хиацынтос Яца - Choir
  • Матеуш - Choir
  • Матюшка - Choir


Timeline

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Discography

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**From 2019 to 2024, the band had several releases under the name "Batushka".**

Studio albums

Extended plays

  • "Р​А​С​К​О​Л" / "Raskol" (Witching Hour Productions, 2020)
  • ​Ц​А​Р​Ю Н​Е​Б​Е​С​Н​Ы​Й​ / Carju Niebiesnyj (Witching Hour Productions, 2021)

Live albums

  • Ч​Е​Р​Н​А​Я Л​И​Т​У​Р​Г​И​Я / Black Liturgy (Witching Hour Productions, 2020)
  • Ч​Е​Р​Н​Ы​Е Р​И​Т​У​А​Л​Ы / Black Rituals - Liturgy in Budapest 2021 (Via Nocturna, 2024)
  • ЧЕРНАЯ ПАСХА / BLACK PASCHA - Пасха в Кракове 2024 (Via Nocturna, 2025)

Compilations

  • М​А​Р​И​Я / Maria (Witching Hour Productions, Via Nocturna, 2022)

Singles

  • ВЕРШАЛИН III / Wierszalin III (Napalm Records, Via Nocturna, 2024)

References

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  1. ^ Keenan, Hesher (2 January 2019). "Batushka Suffers Lineup Split, Both Sides Claim Their Version Of The Band Is The Real Version". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  2. ^ Metal Blade (18 October 2017). "BATUSHKA: Polish black metal legion joins the Metal Blade Records roster". metalblade.com. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  3. ^ Batushka (23 April 2019). "The time for silence is now at an end". facebook.com. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  4. ^ Batushka (6 June 2019). "Dear Fans… The Truth is HERE". facebook.com. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  5. ^ KarinaDarkARt (12 May 2019). "Batushka Lawsuit Update & One Side Releases New Music". darkartconspiracy.com/. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  6. ^ Greg Kennelty (16 November 2022). "BATUSHKA Signs With Napalm Records, Announces European Tour With HATE". metalinjection.net/. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  7. ^ JILLIAN DRACHMAN (23 January 2025). "PATRIARKH-We Left the Comfort Zone". outburn.com/. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  8. ^ Keenan, Hesher (5 June 2024). "Krzysztof Drabikowski Wins Batushka Lawsuit in Polish Court, Bartłomiej "Bart" Krysiuk to Appeal". MetalSucks. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  9. ^ Greg Kennelty (17 July 2024). "BATUSHKA Announces More "Final" Tour Dates, Still Hasn't Elaborated On Why". Metal Injection. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  10. ^ Hesher Keenan (17 July 2024). "Bartłomiej Krysiuk's Batushka Announces "Final" Tour Dates". Metalsucks. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  11. ^ Greg Kennelty (17 July 2024). "BATUSHKA Announces More "Final" Tour Dates". metalinjection.net. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  12. ^ Von Arthur (31 May 2024). "Batushka "EPIC PROPHECY FOR EUROPE"-Tour 2024 with Vltimas & God Dethroned". metalglory.com. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  13. ^ Jon Deaux (31 May 2024). "EPIC Prophecy for Europe With VLTIMAS & Batushka". allabouttherock.co.uk. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  14. ^ batushkaband (31 May 2024). "PILGRIMS OF EUROPE! Are you ready to accept the prophecy?". Threads. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  15. ^ Patriarkh (22 July 2024). "PILGRIMS FROM ASIA! Here we come!". facebook.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  16. ^ mortprod_official (2 December 2024). "BATUSHKA ASIA PROPHECY 2024 波兰黑金属仪祷乐团最后的绝响 Eastern Orthodox Liturgy Black Metal Tour in China". Instagram. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  17. ^ Bad Moon Rising (6 November 2024). "Taipei Black Order Propaganda 2024 - 3 台北黑暗秩序宣傳部 Batushka live in Taipei". facebook.com. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  18. ^ DARK MIRROR OV TRAGEDY (15 October 2024). "BATUSHKA and MALEVOLENT CREATION in Seoul". darkmirrorovtragedy.com. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  19. ^ Krysiuk, Bartłomiej (9 September 2024). "DEAR PILGRIMS!". Instagram. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  20. ^ Batushkaband (3 July 2024). "Batushka/PATRIARKH Special Livestream Event". Instagram. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  21. ^ Unknown, Mitch (16 October 2024). "BATUSHKA to be reborn as Patriarkh- Live Melbourne 2024". Every Day Metal. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  22. ^ Kennelty, Greg (9 September 2024). "BART's BATUSHKA Changes Their Name To PATRIARKH". Metal Injection. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  23. ^ Cait Stoddard (9 September 2024). "Bartłomiej Krysiuk's Batushka Renamed to Patriarkh". mxdwn.com. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  24. ^ Ulffe (15 December 2024). "Patriarkh (Batushka) Australian Prophecy Tour Melbourne". hookriffandbanger.net. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  25. ^ Hesher Keenan (15 October 2024). "Patriarkh-(Formerly-Batushka)-Announce-Album-Prorok-Ilja-Drop-Single-"Wierszalin-III"". metalsucks.net/. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  26. ^ Napalm Records (3 January 2025). "Prophet Ilja-Product Description". napalmrecords.com/. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  27. ^ James Weaver (15 October 2024). "patriarkh-announce-new-album-пророк-илия". distortedsoundmag.com/. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  28. ^ Jacob Mikanowski (8 March 2016). "The Curious Story of Wierszalin, a Belarussian Prophet's 1930s Forest Utopia". atlasobscura.com/. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
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