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PATRIARKH
Bartłomiej's Batushka, the later PATRIARKH, in 2022
Bartłomiej's Batushka, the later PATRIARKH, in 2022
Background information
OriginBiałystok, Poland
Genresblack metal, doom metal
Years active2024- present
LabelsNapalm Records
Members
  • Bartłomiej Krysiuk
  • Rafał Łyszczarz
  • Jakub Śliwowski
  • Michał Staczkun
  • Paweł Jaroszewicz
  • Jacek Wiśniewski
  • Andrzej Popławski
Websitepatriarkh.pl

PATRIARKH is a Polish black metal band formed in 2024 by Bartłomiej "Bartek" Krysiuk. The group was established following a legal dispute over the rights to the name of the influential black metal band Batushka, which Krysiuk co-founded. After a Polish court awarded the rights to the Batushka name to co-founder Krzysztof Drabikowski,[1] Krysiuk rebranded his formation as PATRIARKH.[2][3]

PATRIARKH's music is deeply rooted in Eastern Orthodox traditions, blending black metal with elements of doom metal and folk influences. Their works incorporate ritualistic and liturgical themes, reflecting the spiritual and mystical heritage of Eastern Christianity. Traditional instruments are often used in their compositions, enhancing the ritualistic and atmospheric qualities of their music. They excel at blending aggression with melody.[4]

Following the rebranding, PATRIARKH’s first album under the new name, ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (Prophet Ilja), is scheduled for release on January 3, 2025, under Napalm Records.[5] The concept album tells the story of a Polish villager (named Eliasz Klimowicz in reality) from the 1930s who claimed to be the reincarnation of the biblical prophet Elijah. This narrative explores themes of prophecy, religious fervor, and the formation of a niche Christian Orthodox sect in rural Poland.

In anticipation of their debut album as PATRIARKH, the band released several singles, including Wierszalin II, Wierszalin IV.[6][7][8] The former features Maciej Maleńczuk as guest vocalist, the latter features guest vocals by Eliza Sacharczuk.

The band started to promote their new album in September by announcing the last tour under the name Batushka called Epic Prophecy For Europe 2024.[9][10] They toured with the support of VLTIMAS and God Dethroned. As the tour ended, the band's name was changed.

Members

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Тарлахан performing with Bartłomiej's Batushka on their tour named Czarna Pascha, 2024

Current members:

  • Bartłomiej "Барфоломей" Krysiuk- vocals
  • Rafał "Тарлахан" Łyszczarz- guitars
  • Jakub "Мoнax Борута" Śliwowski- guitars
  • Michał "Архангел Михаил" Staczkun- guitars
  • Paweł "Лех" Jaroszewicz- drums
  • Jacek "Хиацынтос Яца" Wiśniewski- choirs vocals
  • Andrzej "Язычник" Popławski- choirs vocals

Discography

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As Bathuska:

Studio albums:

  • „Hospodi” (2019)
  • „Maria” (2022)

Minialbums:

  • „Raskol” (2020)
  • „Carju Niebiesnyj” (2021)

As PATRIARKH:

Studio albums:

  • ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (Prophet Ilja) (2025)

Singles

  • Wierszalin III
  • Wierszalin IV
  • Wierszalin II

References

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  1. ^ Kennelty, Greg (2024-06-05). "Polish Court Rules KRZYSZTOF DRABIKOWSKI Owns The BATUSHKA Name, BART's BATUSHKA Plans To Appeal". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  2. ^ Kennelty, Greg (2024-09-09). "BART's BATUSHKA Changes Their Name To PATRIARKH". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  3. ^ "Batushka Reveals New Band Name Patriarkh Following Legal Dispute -". mxdwn Music. 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  4. ^ "Patriarkh – ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ". Metal Temple Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  5. ^ Keenan, Hesher (2024-10-15). "Patriarkh (Formerly Batushka) Announce Album Prorok Ilja, Drop Single "Wierszalin III"". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  6. ^ Keenan, Hesher (2024-12-11). "Patriarkh Release New Single "ВЕРШАЛИН II"". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  7. ^ "ВЕРШАЛИН III (WIERSZALIN III) - Itt a Patriarkh első dala". RockStation. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  8. ^ Kennelty, Greg (2024-11-06). "PATRIARKH Streams Overtly Religious New Single "ВЕРШАЛИН IV"". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  9. ^ Arthur (2024-05-31). "news: Batushka "EPIC PROPHECY FOR EUROPE"-Tou4 2024 with Vltimas & God Dethroned". METALGLORY Magazine (in German). Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  10. ^ Keenan, Hesher (2024-07-17). "Bartłomiej Krysiuk's Batushka Announces "Final" Tour Dates". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
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