BATUSHKA · Czernaya Liturgiya | RED 2LP

Transparent red double vinyl in gatefold sleeve with insert.

Reissue of Batushka's very first live album.

Background information about 'Czernaya Liturgiya'

This is absolutely mind-blowing - Batushka has delivered something truly special with "Czernaya Liturgiya", their very first live album that captures the raw, mystical energy of their legendary performance. Recorded during that haunting October night of Samhain 2020 for the Colombian Festival Rock al Parque (one of South America's massive music festivals), this extended version packs nearly 70 minutes of pure atmospheric black metal perfection. The band has added four additional tracks to the original live stream, making this an essential piece for anyone who wants to experience the spine-chilling atmosphere of Batushka's ritualistic performances from home.

What makes this release so incredible is how it preserves that sacred, almost otherworldly quality that Batushka brings to their live shows. The high-quality sound production lets every haunting melody and crushing riff breathe, while the Orthodox chanting and liturgical elements create this immersive wall of sound that's both beautiful and terrifying. From the opening "Znamiennyj Raspiew" through the epic closing "Liturgiya", every moment feels like a religious experience - but one that's been filtered through the darkest corners of extreme metal.

For fans of: Mgła, Blaze of Perdition, Uada, and Batushka

Other Versions:

CD+DVD

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Znamiennyj Raspiew
A2. Irmos I
A3. Irmos II
A4. Irmos III
B5. Irmos IV
B6. Irmos V
B7. Utrenia

LP 2:
C8. Pierwyj Czas
C9. Tretij Czas
C10. Wieczernia
D11. Powieczerje
D12. Liturgiya

Manufacturer: 375 Media GmbH, Schlachthofstraße 36A, 21079 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.backonblack.com