Patriarkh - PROPHET ILJA (2024)
"ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ" (Prophet Ilja) is the debut album by Polish black metal band Patriarkh, released on January 3, 2025. The album is a concept piece dedicated to Eliasz Klimowicz, a self-proclaimed prophet who led the Orthodox Grzybowska Sect in Poland during the 1930s and 1940s. Critics note that the album retains the mysterious textural and melodic elements reminiscent of the band's previous work under the Batushka name, while also showcasing a fresh vision and clear ambition. The incorporation of Eastern Orthodox hymns and folk instruments, such as mandolins and dulcimers, adds depth to the storytelling, creating an immersive and atmospheric experience. Overall, "ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ" is seen as a rewarding record that firmly establishes Patriarkh as a genuine force in the black metal scene.
Sources: Blabbermouth.net, The Pretty Cult, Distorted Sound Magazine
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Poland
Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 1st / 1
Highlight: WIERSZALIN III
Made me think of:
Mgła
Behemoth
Sólstafir
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