Batushka's 2019 Opus Returns: The Liturgy of Death Re-released!
Back on Black is proud to announce the comprehensive reissue of Hospodi (Church Slavonic for "Lord"), the second full-length album from the Polish black metal phenomenon, Batushka. Initially released in 2019, Hospodi represents a more polished, melodic, and theatrical evolution of the band's signature, ritualistic sound.
Based on the Eastern Orthodox "Liturgy of Death" and traditional funeral rites, the album is a thematic journey through death and judgment. This reissue brings back the ten-track masterpiece, which blends traditional black metal (tremolo riffs, ferocious blast beats) with haunting choirs, atmospheric ambient interludes, and profound Slavic chants.
Hospodi was lauded for its dramatic production, and this reissue shines a light on key tracks like the atmospheric opener "Wozglas," the rocking-yet-menacing "Wieczernia," and the powerful closer "Liturgiya".
RIYL: Behemoth (The Satanist era) | Dimmu Borgir | Mgła | Rotting Christ
SIDE A:
1. Wozglas 2:33
2. Diewiatyj Czas 6:08
3. Wieczernia 5:31
Total side length – 14:12
SIDE B:
4. Powieczerje 5:29
5. Polunoszcznica 5:23
Total side length – 10:52
SIDE C:
6. Utrenia 5:26
7. Pierwyj Czas 4:37
8. Tretij Czas 4:59
Total side length – 15:02
SIDE D:
9. Szestoj Czas 4:29
10. Liturgiya 6:32
Total side length – 11:01