1863 is a musical project by Radosław “Radii” Sołek (Malchus, ex Illuminandi). Inspired by the longest-running independence break in Polish history.” 

We kindly invite you to listen to the third single ‘Branka’, promoting the debut album “1863”. The song fully reflects the content of the album: heaviness, spatial guitars, variable tempos, sublime, lofty melodies. This so-called “concept album” is a musical commemoration of the 160th anniversary of the longest-running independence uprising in Polish history – the January Uprising. The album will be released by ProPatriae.pl on September 3rd, 2023.

The song can be streamed in the video below. 

And also check out the previously released songs ‘Iskra’ and ‘Błogosławieństwo’ here.

The original project which music was created over the last year. In meantime, Malchus was preparing for their new album. 40 minutes of material, which is 12 tracks, were recorded in Studio Roslyn last week. Although this musical “branch” of the parent band will have a similar fast and strong style, you’ll hear elements that have never been present on Malchus’ albums before. The most important difference is the theme of the lyrics. They were inspired by the January Uprising, the longest-lasting independence uprising in Polish history. For the cover design Maksymilian Gierymski’s painting “Insurgent of 1863” was used. Grindhouse Alternative Art Studio is the author of the logo and graphics.

Video for ‘Branka’ (Captive)

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