Rotting Christ have stood the take a look at of time. Whereas their title has induced loads of gatekeepers to clutch their pearls, Sakis Tolis and his brother Themis have ascended from Greece’s blackened catacombs to one among metallic’s most formidable bands.
Within the echoes of heritage, ‘Like Father, Like Son’ emerges – a hymn that resonates with the timeless message of satisfaction, honor, and the indomitable spirit of Rotting Christ. The primary single off Professional Xristou presents a story of the profound knowledge of a father’s legacy, a strong testomony to ardour, love, and religion. Haunting whispers of a departed father linger, shaping the identification of the son who walks in his shadow.
Extremely catchy riffs, supplemented by Themis’ steadfast drumming model create an anthem that stands by way of the ages. It is unimaginable to not chant alongside Sakis’ fierce ‘Like Father, Like Son’ line throughout the track’s emblematic refrain that continues to be embedded in your reminiscence lengthy after the ultimate notes ring out.
Professional Xristou comes out Might 24 on Season of Mist.
Pre-order: https://store.season-of-mist.com/listing/rotting-christ-pro-xristou
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/proxtristoupresave
“Pricey brothers and sisters”, Sakis writes. “On behalf of Rotting Christ, I proudly current to you the primary video from Professional Xristou. This track is impressed by the sturdy relationship between a father and son. Coated by a temple of soulful melodies, ‘Like Father, Like Son provides you a style of the epic sound behind our new album. Thanks on your consideration. We hope that you’re going to get pleasure from this video, as there are a lot of extra to return!”
Monitor-list
1. Professional Xristou (Προ Χριστού) (1:29)
2. The Apostate (5:01)
3. Like Father, Like Son (4:35)
4. The Sixth Day (3:56)
5. La Lettera Del Diavolo (4:01)
6. The Farewell (6:15)
7. Pix Lax Dax (4:33)
8. Fairly World, Fairly Dies (4:51)
9. Yggdrasil (5:04)
10. Saoirse (6:17)
11. Primal Resurrection (Bonus Monitor) (5:32) – Solely Deluxe Editions!
12. All For One (Bonus Monitor) (3:37) – Solely Deluxe Editions!
Whole runtime: 55:17
Model: Melodic Black Metallic
Photograph by © Chantik Pictures
Within the dimly lit catacombs of maximum metallic, one title stands as a monolith: ROTTING CHRIST. Sakis Tholis and his brother Themis began this band collectively again in 1987. Within the three a long time since, these Greek titans have left their blackened imprint all around the metallic world. They’ve launched 13 studio albums and performed greater than 1,300 concert events across the globe. Beneath all this difficult work, Rotting Christ have however one imaginative and prescient – an urge to not solely push the boundaries of maximum metallic, however to maintain reinventing themselves alongside the way in which.
Rotting Christ’s evolution has unfolded throughout a number of distinct chapters. After beginning out nearer to the hardly managed chaos of grindcore, they went on to determine the long-lasting sound of Hellenic black metallic. Their albums typically embrace refined gothic soundscapes, solely to plunge again into the depths of blasphemous fervour. Every chapter marked one other, additional exploration, and an unwavering dedication to push boundaries.
However the actual turning level got here in 2007, when Rotting Christ signed a pact with Season of Mist. They unleashed a collection of albums for the French label that defied any and all expectations. From the piercing Theogonia and the symphonic grandeur of Aelo to the ritualistic depth of Κατά Τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού, the cinematic experiences created by Rotting Christ grew to become a spectacle of bombastic atmospheres, mesmerizing choirs, and neo-classical preparations. The surprising is their modus operandi, with using varied languages (Latin, Arabic, Greek, English) in addition to the intensive use of well-known poetry woven into their music, like Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Raven’ on The Heretics.
In 2019, Rotting Christ’s epic journey continued with The Apocryphal Spell compilation, which presents followers an intimate glimpse into unreleased and uncommon materials. This allowed them to collect power, getting ready for the discharge of their subsequent, extremely anticipated, 14th full-length studio album: Professional Xristou.
Professional Xristou (‘Earlier than Christ’ in Greek), serves as a fervent tribute to the final Pagan kings who resisted the onslaught of Christianity, guarding their historical values and information. On this thematic odyssey, intricately woven by way of tracks equivalent to ‘The Apostate’ and ‘Ygdrassil’, Rotting Christ delves into the legacies of historic figures equivalent to Flavius Claudius Julianus and Nordic mythological kings, embodying the may of Pagan knowledge within the face of Christian adversity. The album encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ’s signature model – melodic, but harsh at instances – reinventing themselves but once more, whereas remaining rooted of their 35-year legacy.
Line-up
Sakis Tolis – Guitar, Vocals
Themis Tolis – Drums
Kostas “Spades” Heliotis – Bass
Kostis Fouk – Guitar
Visitor Musicians
Amdroniki Skoula – Vocals (on ‘La Letra Del Diavolo’)
Nikos Kerkiras – Keyboard
Christina Alexiou – Choir
Maria Tsironi – Choir
Alexandros Loyziotis – Choir
Vasilis Karatzas – Choir
Andrew Liles – Narration (on ‘The Apostate’, ‘Fairly World, Fairly Dies’)
Kim Diaz Holm – Narration (on ‘Ygdrassil’)
Recording Studio
Deva Sounds Studios (Athens, Greece)
Producer
Sakis Tolis Sound Engineer
Fotis Bernando
Aggelos Karatzas
Mixing
Jens Borgen at Fascination Road Studios (Örebro, Sweden)
Mastering
Tony Lidgren at Fascination Road Studios (Örebro, Sweden)
Paintings Artists
Thomas Cole – Paintings
Adrien Bousson – Digital Processing
Biography
Sébastien J. Gamez
Hyperlinks:
Official Web site: https://www.rotting-christ.com/en
Fb: https://www.fb.com/rottingchristofficial/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rottingchristofficial/
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/athanatoieste
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/person/RottingChristOfficia
Bandcamp: https://rottingchristofficial.bandcamp.com/
Apple Music: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/rotting-christ/id28441629
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FhkwcO8Jd7BRWdllBpXBJ
