PATRIARKH (Formerly BATUSHKA) Streams New Single “ВЕРШАЛИН II”

Patriarkh – the band previously often known as Batushka and who’s fronted by Bartłomiej “Варфоломей” Krysiuk – will launch their first album beneath the Patriarkh title ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (PROROK ILJA) on January 3. Patriarkh is now streaming the third single “ВЕРШАЛИН II” (“Wierszalin II”), whose lyrical content material explores the overarching themes of revelation throughout the band’s new report.

“‘Wierszalin II [ВЕРШАЛИН II]’ explores the theme of revelation, highlighting the numerous function of the Mom of God as a symbolic signal throughout the piece. It displays an anointing that accompanies the prophet’s message, functioning as a prayer imbued with function,” stated Patriarkh of the only.

“This hymn is related to the Prophet Ilya, encapsulating his expressions of worship, reward, and gratitude for the chance to serve and glorify heaven via his work. In the end, the music emphasizes the connection between divine revelation and the prophet’s mission, which ends in failure.”

Pre-orders for ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ are available here. On the brand new report and its idea, Patriarkh additional defined: “With this new launch, we’re beginning a brand new chapter in our historical past – not solely is our title altering, however our music can be present process a pure evolution.

“The story on the album inspired us to get out of our consolation zone, we reached for signifies that we had not used earlier than in our music. A lot of you’ll marvel if that is nonetheless black metallic? Or is it even metallic? Radio play, audiobook, theater, movie soundtrack, people music, efficiency… All these phrases will match right here. Some will hate, others will love…”