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Batushka is a pivotal act in modern blackened religious metal, formed in 2015 in Białystok, Poland. Known for their distinctive use of Church Slavonic lyrics and eight‑string guitars, the project has evolved into two parallel lineages following legal and creative disputes. On Krzysztof Drabikowski's side, the debut Litourgiya (2015) and Panihida (2019) helped shape a landmark sound. Krysiuk’s Batushka, which released Hospodi (2019) before rebranding to Patriarkh after 2024 court rulings, carries the other path of the story, with Prorok Ilja planned for 2025 under Patriarkh. Batushka has earned festival headlining slots and extensive European tours, cementing its place in the metal underground and beyond. Here you’ll find a concise biography, discography highlights, and the latest on the 2025 tour across Europe and North America.