After 35 years, even their faithful followers might have wondered if there was any sacred ground left for Rotting Christ to conquer. But the new album from the Hellenic black metal legends is a testament to a band that’s still on the rise. Pro Xristou has climbed charts all across the world, from their native Greece to the U.S. Billboard Hard Rock charts.
Brothers and sisters of the sacred metal conclave, the hour is upon us to unite under the blackened banner of ROTTING CHRIST once more. With hearts ablaze and spirits untamed, the Tolis brothers proudly present to you the bonus single ‘Primal Resurrection’ from the recently released full-length album, Pro Xristou.
Rising from the pillars of their Hellenic heritage, the sovereign kings of black metal, ROTTING CHRIST, invite you to partake in a monumental crusade across Europe. Hot on the heels of their enthralling 14th studio album Pro Xristou, the Greek metal legends unveil their spellbinding 2024 EU Tour dates, commencing this autumn.
In the pantheon of heavy music, few names resonate as profoundly as ROTTING CHRIST. With a legacy that has both defined and defied the realms of Black Metal, the Athenian heralds return to carve new scriptures of the dark with their latest opus, Pro Xristou. A grandiose narrative born of fire, rebellion, and an unbreakable spirit.
ROTTING CHRIST proudly present The Apostate, the latest single from the unparalleled masters of blackened ‘hellenic’ metal. This track is a vehement storm conjured from the depths of the band’s upcoming monumental release, Pro Xristou — a sonorous odyssey that not only celebrates the indomitable spirit of paganism but also challenges the encroaching shadows of conformity.
It’s time to unleash the beast, as ROTTING CHRIST unleashes Saoirse, the latest single from their forthcoming 14th studio album – the monumental Pro Xristou. A 35-year-strong journey through the catacombs of extreme metal spearheaded by the inimitable brothers Sakis and Themis Tolis gives you the backdrop of what should rightly be anticipated.
Rotting Christ have stood the test of time. While their name has caused plenty of gatekeepers to clutch their pearls, Sakis Tolis and his brother Themis have ascended from Greece’s blackened catacombs to one of metal’s most formidable bands.
Back in 1987, Sakis Tolis and his brother Themis started climbing through the dark catacombs of Greece’s metal scene as a grindcore act. Now, 35 years later, Rotting Christ tour the world as one of the biggest bands in black metal.
Rotting Christ have stood the test of time. While their name has caused plenty of gatekeepers to clutch their pearls, Sakis Tolis and has brother Themis have risen from Greece’s blackened catacombs to one of metal’s most formidable bands.
Greek metal titans Rotting Christ are now embarking on a North American headliner with support from label-mates Carach Angren and GAEREA as well as Eisenwald artist UADA!
Greek metal legends ROTTING CHRIST have teamed up with Flymachine and Knotfest for a very special livestream of their upcoming Houston, TX performance at White Oak Music Hall, which will take place on May 16 at approximately 8:45 P.M. PDT // 11:45 P.M. EDT (airing in Europe on May 17 @ 05:45 CEST). The stream will air worldwide and here is where/how to watch!
Greek metal legends ROTTING CHRIST are now unleashing a brand new song, “Holy Mountain,” which features guest vocals from Lars Nedland of BORKNAGAR! The bands’ are celebrating their North American tour together, which kicks off TONIGHT in Berkeley, CA! The song can be found with an accompanying video here: https://youtu.be/_qWWSSP-9xw
Greek metal legends ROTTING CHRIST have partnered with Decibel Magazine for the exclusive flexi disc release of their brand new single, “Holy Mountain,” which features Lars Nedland of BORKNAGAR to celebrate the bands’ upcoming tour together. To snag this special item, be sure to get a deluxe Decibel subscription by June 1 here: https://tinyurl.com/decibeldeluxe
Metal veteran brothers Sakis and Themis Tolis of the Greek metal band ROTTING CHRIST have reached immortality by having a fossil named after them! Two researchers from the Natural History Museum in Luxembourg recently found a new brittle-star species and decided to name it ‘Brezinacantha Tolis’ honoring the Tolis brothers.
The Greek metal veterans of ROTTING CHRIST are proud to announce their collaboration with the creators of the PS4 game ‘Mortal Shell’, who featured the band’s music in the official trailer. The game is set for world wise release on August 18, 2020. Watch the epic video, featuring ROTTING CHRIST’s track ‘Χ Ξ Σ (666)’ HERE!
The Greek metal veterans of ROTTING CHRIST will headline 2020’s edition of the Devastation on the Nation tour, which will lay waste to cities throughout North America.
The Greek metal veterans of ROTTING CHRIST are about to kick off their European tour dates together with Moonspell. Find a full list of tour dates below.
The Greek metal veterans of ROTTING CHRIST will be embarking on a run of tour dates across North and South America this summer.
The Greek metal veterans of ROTTING CHRIST are streaming their entire new record, ‘The Heretics’, via the official Season of Mist YouTube channel. The album was released on February 15, and can be listened to at the link below.
The Greek metal veterans of ROTTING CHRIST are now premiering another track of their upcoming record ‘The Heretics ‘. Listen to the new track below.