Czarna Pascha: Batushka + Shadohm

Bartlomiej Krysiuk's Batushka will visit Skarżysko-Kamienna's Klub Semafor, accompanied by the groups Shadohm and Baalzagoth.

The black metal outfit Batushka formed in 2015 and, over the course of a few years, became one of the most reputable exports of Polish metal, making a name for themselves with concerts referencing the Orthodox mass and a sound that draws on elements of liturgical music; their debut album Litourgiya (2015) has become a canonical position of contemporary black metal. Currently touring under the name Batushka is a band led by vocalist Bartlomiej Krysiuk, who debuted in 2019 with the Metal Blade-released album Hospodi; their discography is rounded out by several EPs and live releases.

Batushka is joined by Shadohm. The Warsaw-based quintet, which draws on djent and doom in its music, was formed by Pawel "Pavulon" Jaroszewicz (Vader, Decapitated, Antigama, Hate, Batushka). The March shows will be the premiere performances of the group, which will release its debut album on its native Selfamadegod Records just before the shows. The debut album is a modern combination of the styles of Architects, Lorna Shore, Meshuggah, Gojira or Katatonia.