Greek veterans ROTTING CHRIST have entered the studio for the recording of their brand new album, which will be released early 2019 via Season of Mist. The album will be produced by vocalist Sakis Tolis himself, and Jens Borgen (AMON AMARTH, KREATOR, DIMMU BORGIR, OPETH, KATATONIA) will again take on the job of mixing and mastering.
Regarding the new record, Sakis comments: “After almost two years on the road promoting and supporting our latest album ‘Rituals’, the time has come to create it’s follower. An album that will be inspired by the intense artistic worries which arose during those two years on the road, and which seems to be our darkest and most mystical influences yet in our career! Thanks for the support all those years, we will not disappoint you!”
For updates regarding the recording, follow ROTTING CHRIST on their facebook page here.
ROTTING CHRIST are still performing on a select number of festivals this summer. A list of all confirmed dates can be found below.
ROTTING CHRIST
02 Jun 18 Duisburg (DE) Rage Against Racism
07 Jun 18 Sölvesborg (SE) Sweden Rock
16 Jun 18 Cerveny Kostelec (CZ) Czech Death Fest X
14 Jul 18 Anyksciai (LT) Devil Stone Festival
17 Aug 18 Borre (NO) Midgardsblot Festival
18 Nov 18 Bucharest (RO) Metal Gates
METALHEADS FOREVER, one of the biggest metal entities out there (having today more than 137000 members), led by David Maloney, have posted online their April 2018 issue, featured with ROTTING CHRIST, GODSMACK, KATAKLYSM, ARMORED SAINT, FIREWIND interviews, several reviews + more!
To read all the interviews and the whole METALHEADS FOREVER April 2018 issue, go here, and get more information here.
In February 2018, ALPHA OMEGA Management and METALHEADS FOREVER announced the Birth of The Worldwide Management Network! Get more information at this location.
Season of Mist has issued the following, via their Facebook Page:
ROTTING CHRIST have been arrested in the country of Georgia on spurious grounds involving charges of terrorism allegedly based on the band’s name!
Frontman Sakis Tolis relates the events in his own words: “We arrived in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi very early in the morning of Thursday, 12th of April. After the regular document check at the border, my brother and I were stopped by the police on our way out from the airport. After some minutes, we were ordered to follow police to another area of the airport under the pretence of further questioning before entering the country. Instead, we had our passports and mobile phones taken away and were lead into a prison cell. When we were demanding to be told the reason for this arrest, we were simply told this information would be ‘confidential’. Our lawyers informed us later that we are on a list of unwanted persons of national security that branded us as Satanists and therefore suspects of terrorism.
Without previous warning and no official reason, we found ourselves in jail, locked into a small and rather dirty cell and without being permitted any contact to the outside world or legal representation or our embassy for 12 hours. Conditions were bad and no further information provided during this time.
Luckily, only the names ‘Tolis’ were on the list and the other two band members started to work with the local promoter to extract us from prison and commence legal procedures. It took strong efforts and a complicated procedure to find a solution. Due to the hard work of the local promoter, who involved legal experts, journalists, and activists in Georgia, we were finally released. We are extremely grateful to everybody involved in this process. In the end, we were even able to perform our show and it turned out to be a fantastic night. We would also like to thank all our Georgian metal brothers for their overwhelming support!”
ROTTING CHRIST were allowed to leave the country towards Armenia without any further complications.
ROTTING CHRIST live
21 Apr 18 Burgas (BG) Youth Cultural Center
04 May 18 Velenje (SI) Metal Days Warm Up show
05 May 18 Izegem (BE) Headbangers Ball Festival
11 May 18 Kopervik (NO) Karmøygeddon Festival 2018
13 May 18 London (UK) Incineration Festival
27 May 18 Langres (FR) Outch! Festival
02 Jun 18 Duisburg (DE) Rage Against Racism
07 Jun 18 Sölvesborg (SE) Sweden Rock
16 Jun 18 Cervený Kostelec (CZ) Metal Gate Festival
14 Jul 18 Anyksciai (LT) Devil Stone Festival
17 Aug 18 Borre (NO) Midgardsblot Festival (exact date tbc)
18 Nov 18 Bucharest (RO) Metal Gates
ROTTING CHRIST issue a previously unreleased track that will be included as a bonus on their upcoming best of double-CD compilation, ‘Their Greatest Spells’, which will hit the stores on March 23rd, via Season of Mist.
The Greek veterans are now streaming ‘I Will Not Serve’ at the link below:
On further news, ROTTING CHRIST and CARACH ANGREN will kick off their co-headlining tour, “Rituals Amongst The Rotten” at the Turock in Essen, Germany tonight. At all shows, French blackened death outfit SVART CROWN will open the ceremony.
See below for an updated list of all confirmed shows with added pre-sales links. The first three shows in Utrecht, the Netherlands and France’s capital Paris as well as Nantes are already sold out. Stocks are running low in other venues too and we recommend to buy your tickets early.
Artwork, track-list, and album details of ‘Their Greatest Spells’ can be viewed below.
Track-list
CD 1
1. The Sign of Prime Creation (3:21)
2. Athanati Este (5:39)
3. Non Serviam (5:11)
4. King of a Stellar War (6:14)
5. Nemecic (4:15)
6. Grandis Spiritus Diavolos (5:51)
7. Art of Sin (5:17)
8. Dying (4:49)
9. Archon (4:09)
10. Serve In Heaven (3:52)
11. Astral Embodiment (5:29)
12. After Dark I Feel (4:32)
13. Sorrowfull Farewell (4:51)
14. In Yumen-Xibalba (6:24)
15. Elthe Kyrie (4:49)
16. Cold Colours (3:36)
Total: 1:18:19
CD 2
1. The Sign of Evil Existence (1:59)
2. Fgmenth Thy Gift (4:28)
3. Ze Nigmar (4:42)
4. Phobo’s Synagogue (4:30)
5. Demonon Vrosis (4:54)
6. …Pir Threontai (4:47)
7. Kata Ton Daimona Eaytoy (4:53)
8. Among Two Storms (4:09)
9. Semigod (4:39)
10. Welcome to Hel (4:26)
11. A Dynasty from the Ice (4:28)
12. Shadows Follow (4:33)
13. Forest of N’gai (5:49)
14. Feast of the Grand Whore (3:16)
15. Exiled Archangels (5:06)
16. Saturn Unlock Avey’s Son (6:21)
17. I Will Not Serve (3:55)
Total: 1:16:55
ROTTING CHRIST have reached another peak in their long career that now spans over more than three decades. The Greeks have literally stood the test of time. With a steady core line-up and their well-honed live delivery, ROTTING CHRIST are filling concert halls and reap enthusiastic crowd reactions wherever they go. This demonstration of love from their followers is not just driven by nostalgia as the band has managed to evolve and grow, while staying relevant beyond the classics with their highly acclaimed latest albums such as ‘Aealo’ (2010), ‘Κατά τον δαίμονα εαυτού’ (2013), and ‘Rituals’ (2016).
With more than 30 years, 12 studio albums, a dozen EPs, singles and split releases, as well as more than 1.250 shows under their belt, it is about high time to take a retrospective look at this band’s fascinating musical development by picking a select choice of key tracks covering the many facets of ROTTING CHRIST that have sparkled over the years. With such a massive catalogue such an undertaking will always lead to controversy about certain additions as well as omissions from the final list, but the involvement of frontman Sakis Tolis in this extremely difficult task ensures that the result is at least relevant.
ROTTING CHRIST were founded by Sakis Tolis and his brother Themis in the year 1987. Starting out on a basis of death and grind, the Greeks had already embarked on a darker musical journey by the time their debut full-length ‘Thy Mighty Contract’ (1993) was revealed. On the following seven albums covering a ten-year period from ‘Non Serviam’ (1994) to ‘Sanctus Diavolos’ (2004), ROTTING CHRIST steadily defined their own distinct style by experimenting with elements from death, heavy, and gothic metal without betraying their black roots. At the same time, the band went from underground heroes to headliner status. With the highly acclaimed ninth album, ‘Theogonia’ (2007), the Greek stalwarts added an unmistakable native element to their sound, which has remained with them as a signature trademark ever since. Exploring the mythical legacy of cultures around the globe let to ROTTING CHRIST’s massively successful latest release, ‘Rituals’. With ‘Their Greatest Spells’, the Greek metal icons musically revisit their exciting legacy and even contribute a brand new track entitled “I Will Not Serve” to connect their past with the present.
ROTTING CHRIST are announcing the release of ‘Their Greatest Spells’. This double-CD compilation features a best of selection approved by frontman Sakis Tolis as well as the new track “I Will Not Serve” and will hit the stores on March 23rd.
Artwork, track-list, and album details of ‘Their Greatest Spells’ can be viewed below.
CD 1
1. The Sign of Prime Creation (3:21)
2. Athanati Este (5:39)
3. Non Serviam (5:11)
4. King of a Stellar War (6:14)
5. Nemecic (4:15)
6. Grandis Spiritus Diavolos (5:51)
7. Art of Sin (5:17)
8. Dying (4:49)
9. Archon (4:09)
10. Serve In Heaven (3:52)
11. Astral Embodiment (5:29)
12. After Dark I Feel (4:32)
13. Sorrowfull Farewell (4:51)
14. In Yumen-Xibalba (6:24)
15. Elthe Kyrie (4:49)
16. Cold Colours (3:36) Total: 1:18:19
CD 2
1. The Sign of Evil Existence (1:59)
2. Fgmenth Thy Gift (4:28)
3. Ze Nigmar (4:42)
4. Phobo’s Synagogue (4:30)
5. Demonon Vrosis (4:54)
6. …Pir Threontai (4:47)
7. Kata Ton Daimona Eaytoy (4:53)
8. Among Two Storms (4:09)
9. Semigod (4:39)
10. Welcome to Hel (4:26)
11. A Dynasty from the Ice (4:28)
12. Shadows Follow (4:33)
13. Forest of N’gai (5:49)
14. Feast of the Grand Whore (3:16)
15. Exiled Archangels (5:06)
16. Saturn Unlock Avey’s Son (6:21)
17. I Will Not Serve (3:55 Total: 1:16:55
ROTTING CHRIST have reached another peak in their long career that now spans over more than three decades. The Greeks have literally stood the test of time. With a steady core line-up and their well-honed live delivery, ROTTING CHRIST are filling concert halls and reap enthusiastic crowd reactions wherever they go. This demonstration of love from their followers is not just driven by nostalgia as the band has managed to evolve and grow, while staying relevant beyond the classics with their highly acclaimed latest albums such as ‘Aealo’ (2010), ‘Κατά τον δαίμονα εαυτού’ (2013), and ‘Rituals’ (2016).
With more than 30 years, 12 studio albums, a dozen EPs, singles and split releases, as well as more than 1.250 shows under their belt, it is about high time to take a retrospective look at this band’s fascinating musical development by picking a select choice of key tracks covering the many facets of ROTTING CHRIST that have sparkled over the years. With such a massive catalogue such an undertaking will always lead to controversy about certain additions as well as omissions from the final list, but the involvement of frontman Sakis Tolis in this extremely difficult task ensures that the result is at least relevant.
ROTTING CHRIST were founded by Sakis Tolis and his brother Themis in the year 1987. Starting out on a basis of death and grind, the Greeks had already embarked on a darker musical journey by the time their debut full-length ‘Thy Mighty Contract’ (1993) was revealed. On the following seven albums covering a ten-year period from ‘Non Serviam’ (1994) to ‘Sanctus Diavolos’ (2004), ROTTING CHRIST steadily defined their own distinct style by experimenting with elements from death, heavy, and gothic metal without betraying their black roots. At the same time, the band went from underground heroes to headliner status. With the highly acclaimed ninth album, ‘Theogonia’ (2007), the Greek stalwarts added an unmistakable native element to their sound, which has remained with them as a signature trademark ever since. Exploring the mythical legacy of cultures around the globe let to ROTTING CHRIST‘s massively successful latest release, ‘Rituals’. With ‘Their Greatest Spells’, the Greek metal icons musically revisit their exciting legacy and even contribute a brand new track entitled “I Will Not Serve” to connect their past with the present.
CARACH ANGREN and ROTTING CHRIST have announced a co-headlining tour across Europe to kick off the new year. The “Rituals Amongst the Rotten” tour begins on January 26 and runs through 11 different countries. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below.
CARACH ANGREN are currently touring across North America in support of their new album, ‘Dance and Laugh Amongst the Rotten’. ‘Dance and Laugh Amongst the Rotten’ recently landed on the US charts. The band ranked #17 in the Hard Rock Album Sales category, #18 on the Heatseekers category, and #48 on the Independent Albums category. ‘Dance and Laugh Amongst the Rotten’, CARACH ANGREN’s follow up to the acclaimed ‘This is No Fairy Tale’ (2015), is available across multiple formats at the Season of Mist E-Shop. A full list of North American dates can also be found below.
ROTTING CHRIST are touring in support of the band’s new album, ‘Rituals’. The band, regarded as “one of the best guitar-riff-writing bands out there to date” (No Clean Singing), is streaming ‘Rituals’ in full here.. The band’s twelfth studio album, ‘Rituals’ is regarded as “singular and unique a contribution to the development of metal as anything on the table.” (Kevin Stewart Panko, Metal Injection) and is available across multiple formats at the Season of Mist E-Shop. ROTTING CHRIST previously landed the Billboard Heatseekers Chart at #14 for the release ‘Rituals’
ROTTING CHRIST & CARACH ANGREN
all dates with SVART CROWN:
Jan. 26 Essen (DE) @ Turock
Jan. 27 Utrecht (NL) @ De Helling
Jan. 28 Hamburg (DE) @ Kultur Palast
Jan. 29 Copenhagen (DK) @ Pumpehuset
Jan. 30 Berlin (DE) @ Musik & Frieden
Jan. 31 Katowice (PL) @ Mega Club
Feb. 1 Praha (CZ) @ Futurum
Feb. 2 Glauchau (DE) @ Alte Spinnerei
Feb. 3 Mannheim (DE) @ MS Connection Complex
Feb. 4 Paris (FR) @ Petit Bain
Feb. 5 Nantes (FR) @ Ferrailleur
Feb. 6 Lyon (FR) @ CCO
Feb. 7 Barcelona (ES) @ Razzmatazz 3
Feb. 8 Gijon (ES) @ Acapulco
Feb. 9 Lisbon (PT) @ RCA Club
Feb. 10 Porto (PT) @ Hard Club
Feb. 11 Madrid (ES) @ Caracol
Feb. 12 Marseille (FR) @ Jas Rod
Feb. 13 Brescia (IT) @ Circolo Colony
Feb. 14 München (DE) @ Backstage
Feb. 15 Wien (AT) @ Szene
Feb. 16 Wil (CH) @ Gare de Lion
Feb. 17 Veghel (NL) @ Veghel Black Fest
Feb. 18 Vosselaar (BE) @ Biebob
CARACH ANGREN North American tour dates
All dates with CHILDREN OF BODOM
Nov. 17 Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze (tickets)
Nov. 18 Joliet, IL @ The Forge (tickets)
Nov. 19 Detroit, MI @ The Majestic (tickets)
Nov. 20 Columbus, OH @ Alrosa Villa (tickets)
Nov. 21 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre (tickets)
Nov. 22 Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero Theatre (tickets) Nov. 23 Washington, DC @ The Pinch* (tickets)
Nov. 24 New York, NY @ PlayStation Theater (tickets)
Nov. 25 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (tickets)
Nov. 26 Rochester, NY @ Anthology (tickets)
Nov. 28 Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Theatre (tickets)
Nov. 29 Ottawa, ON @ Bronson Centre (tickets)
Nov. 30 Quebec City, QC @ Imperial (tickets)
Dec. 01 Montreal, QC @ Corona Theatre (tickets)
*CARACH ANGREN ONLY
ROTTING CHRIST Russian tour dates:
Nov. 21 Saint Peterburg (RU) @ Mod Club
Nov. 22 Moscow (RU) @ Moscva Club
Nov. 23 Kaluga (RU) @ Garage Club
Nov. 24 Voronezh (RU) @ Parnas Club
Nov. 25 Rostov (RU) @ Rave Club
Nov. 26 Krasnodar (RU) @ Arena Hall
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