Props for adding them

Doom Metal... yeah right.

I really don't get the hype surrounding this album. Is it because of the mystery surrounding the band?
Not bad, but certainly not great either.

Can't speak for others here, but I personally love the combination of black metal and orthodox russian chants. That's a pretty neat move if you ask me.

The black metal content is fine, but was expecting something much more "unique". The chant part is definitely not as prominent as I thought it'd be (the average shrieks are just as common, if not more). It's pretty good though nothing to go crazy about.

When I first saw the hype of orthodox chant black metal (and "occult identities" trendiness) I was expecting this:



With black metal instrumental over it.

Now that would have been nice

^That was my expectation and impression as well.

The way it is done, the chants just seem like your average doom metal vocals, so it pretty much sounds just like a doom/black band...

This pic is already a classic

I love the fact that you took it from a Summoning album. Marcel hates that band.

Good album. Mgla?

Surprised this didn't make it into the awards, I mean... With all the hype it got around here and all

Absolutely incredible. Perfect mix of Doom, Orthodox chant, and Black Metal.

Written by Karlabos on 07.02.2016 at 17:10

Surprised this didn't make it into the awards, I mean... With all the hype it got around here and all

I'm probably the only one who really likes it.

Written by Paz on 16.02.2016 at 12:17

I'm probably the only one who really likes it.

Well I've seen it hyped to shit on different websites, so I wouldn't necessarily say that (unless you mean you're the only one of the staff that liked it, in which case I see that haha). Personally just found it quite boring and uninspiring. Really don't see the appeal, but I suppose if enough people are going crazy about it they must have done something right

Now that's what I call creativity!

Fan video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op918vGvCMo

I especially like the editing. Good work.

Written by Paz on 09.04.2016 at 00:51

I especially like the editing. Good work.

Yes, the ending is really interesting.

"There's no need for you to get to the heaven or hell, because you're already in hell long ago"

Written by Góral on 20.04.2016 at 13:31

"There's no need for you to get to the heaven or hell, because you're already in hell long ago"

Sounds familiar. Where does this quote come from?

Quote:

Written by Paz on 20.04.2016 at 18:17

"There's no need for you to get to the heaven or hell, because you're already in hell long ago"

Sounds familiar. Where does this quote come from?

This is a translation of the words spoken at the video's ending (translate by someone who understands it (I hope) well)

Written by Góral on 20.04.2016 at 22:43

This is a translation of the words spoken at the video's ending (translate by someone who understands it (I hope) well)

Oh, I see. Good to know

Got to admit that this grew on me immensely. If you get past the false promise of Black-Doom-Orthodox chant-Metal, it's actually some kick ass BM with some of the best riffs & melodies of the polish scene.

The only reason I gave it a 9 instead of a perfect score is because it gets a bit weaker towards its end. Probably because they made the mistake of placing last the two slowest songs on the album which disrupts the overall flow.
But the first 4-5 songs... (un)holy shit!!

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BATUSHKA "Litourgiya" (DIGI CD) & (12″ LP) - (Black Metal / Doom)

POLAND - Sounding just as mysterious as they appeared to the horizon. The title however, is straight to the point of what is to be expected from this release. Superbly devout and musically sounding majestically alike veritable Eastern Orthodox Liturgies, this album is masterfully atmospheric, with haunting chanting laced with a venomous lead vocals, whilst building up to very strong riffing and breaking back down into almost meditative hymns. One of the best albums of 2015, without a doubt!

^ No thanks.

I own the limited woodbox CD, which was sold out during the pre-orders.

Wow, this is pretty damn great. If I hadn't already bought 7 albums today, I would totally be getting this one too.

Written by [user id=142921] on 21.06.2016 at 15:35

Surely you said the same thing after the 6th, no? What made you finish on a prime number?

No, I bought them all at once, and as I was checking out I saw how stupid huge my total was and had to promise myself that I wouldn't spend any more money on non-necessities for the rest of the month.

I listened to this shortly after and immediately regretted making that decision.

I deeply love this album, so soul-touching and majestic, specially those haunting chants.i wish i could discover more music like this album.i mean i'm in love with orthodox chants in black metal and dark ambient music,they give strange and fantastic feelings.

Harsh vocal in this album reminds me of Graveworm vocal,i used to love them in early years but now they are not as good as their old times.

The vocalist here is probably Bart of Hermh

On second thought this might be good, but not as good as I initially thought. Still decent, though.

This actually is quite decent. Still disproportionately popular, but solid stuff.