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It’s now been 35 years since Rotting Christ emerged from the Athenian underground. Not only do the Greek legends continue to stand the test of time. With their fourteenth studio album, a new live Blu-Ray, and a re-recording of the mighty Aealo fast approaching, Sakis Tolis, his brother Themis and their brothers-in-arms Kostis Fouk and Kostas “Spades” Heliotis are writing another storied chapter in their monumental history .

Today, Rotting Christ are announcing their first full-length North American tour in support of their latest album Pro Xristou. For this 24-date run across both U.S. coasts and Canada, the band will take to their chariots alongside fellow legends in Behemoth, Deicide and Immolation. Before saying farewell to the States, Rotting Christ will make their long-awaited debut at Maryland Deathfest with an exclusive set of songs from Thy Mighty Contract, Non Serviam and other revered recordings from 1989-1995.

“Dear brothers and sisters, we are proud to announce our return to North America as part of the glorious The Godless IV 2026 Tour with Behemoth, Deicide and Immolation”, says Rotting Christ guitarist and vocalist Sakis Tolis. “Not only is this our first North American tour behind our latest studio album Pro Xristou. We will be joined by bands that have been in the metal scene since its creation. With a lot of dedication, and after much sacrifice, they are still here to perform the real dark side of Metal! Thank you all for your support. We look forward to seeing you all on the metal battlefield”.

Get tickets at https://www.rotting-christ.com

The Godless IV 2026 North American Tour
with Behemoth, Deicide, Rotting Christ + Immolation

April 14 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory Northpark
April 15 – San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
April 17 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
April 18 – Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue Theater
April 19 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO
April 21 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Union
April 22 – Denver, CO @ The Fillmore
April 24 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
April 25 – Chicago, IL @ The Vic
April 26 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
April 28 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
April 30 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore*
May 1 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium**
May 2 – New York City, NY @ Palladium Times Square
May 4 – Buffalo, NY @ Riverworks
May 5 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Roxian
May 7 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville*
May 9 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
May 11 – Toronto, ON @ History
May 12 – Montreal, QC @ Olympia
May 14 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple*
May 15 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
May 16 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
May 18 – Dallas, TX @ The Factory
May 20 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
May 21 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Palladium
*No Rotting Christ
**No Deicide

Rotting Christ’s latest studio album, Pro Xristou, and live album 35 Years of Evil Existence: Live in Lycabettus are available now on Season of Mist. Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/rottingchristshop

The re-recorded version of Aealo comes out January 23, 2026. Pre-order + Pre-save: https://orcd.co/rottingchristaealorerecorded

Watch the lyric video for the new re-recorded version of “Santa Muerte” from Aealo.

In the dimly lit catacombs of extreme metal, one name stands as a monolith: ROTTING CHRIST. Sakis Tholis and his brother Themis started this band together back in 1987. In the three decades since, these Greek titans have left their blackened imprint all over the metal world. They’ve released 13 studio albums and played more than 1,300 concerts around the globe.  Underneath all this hard work, Rotting Christ have but one vision – an urge to not only push the boundaries of extreme metal, but to keep reinventing themselves along the way.

Rotting Christ’s evolution has unfolded across several distinct chapters. After starting out closer to the barely controlled chaos of grindcore, they went on to establish the iconic sound of Hellenic black metal. Their albums often embrace refined gothic soundscapes, only to plunge back into the depths of blasphemous fervour. Each chapter marked another, further exploration, and an unwavering commitment to push boundaries.

But the real turning point came in 2007, when Rotting Christ signed a pact with Season of Mist. They unleashed a series 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 intensity of Κατά Τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού, the cinematic experiences created by Rotting Christ became a spectacle of bombastic atmospheres, mesmerizing choirs, and neo-classical arrangements. The unexpected is their modus operandi, with the use of various languages (Latin, Arabic, Greek,  English) as well as the extensive use of famous 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 offers fans an intimate glimpse into unreleased and rare material. This allowed them to gather strength, preparing for the release of their next, highly anticipated, 14th full-length studio album: Pro Xristou.

Pro Xristou (‘Before Christ’ in Greek), serves as a fervent tribute to the last Pagan kings who resisted the onslaught of Christianity, guarding their ancient values and knowledge. In this thematic odyssey, intricately woven through tracks such as ‘The Apostate’ and ‘Ygdrassil’, Rotting Christ delves into the legacies of historical figures such as Flavius Claudius Julianus and Nordic mythological kings, embodying the might of Pagan wisdom in the face of Christian adversity. The album encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ’s signature style – melodic, yet harsh at times – reinventing themselves yet again, while remaining rooted in their 35-year legacy.

Line-up:
Sakis Tolis – Guitar, Vocals
Themis Tolis – Drums
Kostas “Spades” Heliotis – Bass
Kostis Fouk – Guitar

Biography:
Sébastien J. Gamez

Follow Rotting Christ:
Official Website: https://www.rotting-christ.com/en
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Bandcamp: https://rottingchristofficial.bandcamp.com/
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