The True Batushka (PL) Brisbane

Schedule

Wed Jan 14 2026 at 09:00 am to 02:30 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Soapbox Beer | Fortitude Valley, QL

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The True Batushka – the enigmatic and powerful band, that redefined black metal with its ceremonial aesthetic and unique atmosphere, led by Krzysztof Drabikowski, will finally tour Australia in January 2026 playing three exclusive shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
14.01 Soapbox Brisbane QLD with support from GERM
15.01 The Underground Sydney NSW with support from GERM
16.01 The Corner Melbourne VIC with support from GERM
Early Bird, General Admission and VIP Tickets Available from www.yourmatebookings.com
General Admission: Watch the live performance by The True Batushka
VIP: Meet the band, get a photo with the band, have 3 x items signed by the band, exclusive access to the Australian Tour Merchandise & Watch the live performance by The True Batushka
About Batushka (PL)
Following the well-known split that divided the name Batushka, this will be the first opportunity for the fans to witness the original and authentic band, with their unique and ritualistic approach to black metal, deeply inspired by Slavic Orthodox liturgical traditions.
After the release of the masterful Litourgiya, BATUSHKA created a phenomenon that combines the orthodox ecclesiastical aesthetic with dark, atmospheric black metal. The group is known for its theatrical appearances, with scenes reminiscent of ecclesiastical ceremonies and members covered with monastic robes, creating an apocalyptic and eerie spectacle. BATUSHKA have managed to create their own unique musical world, reinterpreting religious iconography with extreme metal, which has made them one of the most recognizable and iconic bands of contemporary extreme sound. Their stage presence and compelling music have captivated audiences and critics worldwide, turning each of their appearances into a unique experience.
Batushka formed in 2015 in Białystok, Poland. Their songs deal with Orthodoxy, and their lyrics are in the Old Slavonic language. The word Batushka (Cyrillic: Батюшка), meaning "Father", is the titular equivalent of a hieromonk in Eastern Orthodoxy or, broadly, of any Orthodox priest. The idea for the band came to multi-instrumentalist Krzysztof Drabikowski while reading comments on YouTube under videos of Orthodox music and how “holy songs are more metal than any satanic black metal”. The band initially decided to remain anonymous and masked, somewhat devoid of identity in order to focus listeners more on the music itself. They released their first single “Yekteníya VII”, followed by their debut album Литургия (“Litourgiya”) (“Lithurgy”) in December 2015. The album became a huge hit on the metal scene and secured the band great popularity and performances at numerous festivals.
Batushka soon split into two bands: one led by Drabikowski, the other led by Bartłomiej “Bart” Krysiuk, now called Patriarkh.
In 2019, Drabikowski with the band also released the album "Panihida" (Requiem) with eight songs, which received great reviews, and was also very well received by the metal scene. In May 2024, Polish courts ruled in Drabikowski's favor regarding the rights to the band's name.
The band’s immersive visual and sonic experience is set to transport the audience into a transcendental realm, where spirituality and the sheer power of extreme metal merge into a truly hypnotic spectacle. Don’t miss the chance to witness Batushka in its purest and most genuine form.
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Soapbox Beer, 89-101 Gipps St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia, Fortitude Valley

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