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 has but one vision – an urge to not only push the boundaries of extreme metal but to keep reinventing themselves along the way.
Backed by a legacy that has both defined and defied black metal, last year, the Greek legends carved out a new set of dark, melodic scriptures with fresh rebellion on the unbreakable Pro Xristou.
Now, Rotting Christ are celebrating 35 years of evil existence with a new live album. This two-hour set was recorded at the Lycabettus Hill Theater in the band’s hometown of Athens. Like a Greek pantheon, it spans the band’s entire career, from early evil classics to the pillars of their Hellenic legacy, including the stadium-shaking title track from their spirited eleventh album. Check out the live music video for “Kata Ton Demona Eaytoy” below.
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Rotting Christ’s evolution has unfolded across several distinct chapters. After starting 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 fervor. Each chapter marked another, further exploration, and an unwavering commitment to push boundaries.
On 35 Years of Evil Existence – Live in Lycabettus, Rotting Christ show what they do best – and captured this in a high-quality recording, immortalizing this once-in-a-lifetime performance.
35 Years of Evil Existence – Live in Lycabettus Track-Listing:
- 666 (5:45)
- P’Unchaw Kachun- Tuta Kachun (4:54)
- Fire God and Fear (4:44)
- Kata Ton Demona Eaytoy (4:50)
- Apage Satana (4:40)
- Dies Irae (4:37)
- Demonon Vrosis (5:00)
- Aealo (3:42)
- Like Father, Like Son (4:41)
- King of a Stellar War (6:22)
- Shadows Follow (2:07)
- Archon (4:25)
- The Sign of Evil Existence (1:51)
- Fgmenth Thy Gift (4:16)
- Societas Satanas (4:07)
- Forest of N’gai (4:19)
- Sorrowful Farewell (4:29)
- Among Two Storms (3:54)
- After Dark I Feel (4:08)
- Athanatoi Este (5:32)
- Nemecic (4:17)
- In Yumen Xibalba (6:27)
- Grandis Spiritus Diavolos (6:05)
- The Raven (5:28)
- Under the Name of Legion (5:51)
