Even as our vile and crumbling civilization continues to kill itself, the somber and spiritual quest of this Polish group delves ever further into our fragile psyches. For the uninitiated, Batushka’s music sees liturgical chants confront twisted black metal, with a thrilling, orthodox stage presentation. It’s a troubling and deeply personal sonic experience, far removed from tradition, guided forward by the visionary Krzysztof Drabikowski.