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Rotting Christ – 35 Years of Evil Existence – Live in Lycabettus

falber. April 4, 2025

Rotting Christ – 35 Years of Evil Existence – Live in Lycabettus
Season of Mist Records
9,0/10,0

Brief:

ROTTING CHRIST have stood the test of time for over three decades. From their humble beginnings on Satanas Tedeum & Passage to Arcturo in the early 90’s, the genesis of their ‘Hellenic’ melodic black metal sound in the 2000’s with Sanctus Diavolos & Theogonia, all the way to their later masterpieces Rituals & The Heretics, released through Season of Mist – ROTTING CHRIST are a force of their own.

The true strength of ROTTING CHRIST lies not only in their discography, however. The Tolis brothers bring with them an unmatched energy across international stages, performing over hundreds of shows in 2024.

Celebrating their 35 year existence, ROTTING CHRIST culminated their performances with a one-of-a-kind showcase of their discography at the Lycabettus Hill Theater in Athens, Greece – the band’s hometown. A two-hour long, career-spanning set with long-time classics from their early days dabbling in the rougher ROTTING CHRIST sound, to the newer, ‘Hellenic’ anthems such as The Raven or Demonon Vrosis.

Teasing the upcoming live album, ROTTING CHRIST releases the audiovisual performance on their YouTube channel of Kata Ton Daimona Eaftou (Κατά τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού), watch it now: https://youtu.be/1scOPQG1Hdo.

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.

[Edited Press Release]

Tracklist:

  1. 666 (5:45)
  2. P’Unchaw Kachun- Tuta Kachun (4:54)
  3. Fire God and Fear (4:44)
  4. Kata Ton Demona Eaytoy (4:50)
  5. Apage Satana (4:40)
  6. Dies Irae (4:37)
  7. Demonon Vrosis (5:00)
  8. Aealo (3:42)
  9. Like Father, Like Son (4:41)
  10. King of a Stellar War (6:22)
  11. Shadows Follow (2:07)
  12. Archon (4:25)
  13. The Sign of Evil Existence (1:51)
  14. Fgmenth Thy Gift (4:16)
  15. Societas Satanas (4:07)
  16. Forest of N’gai (4:19)
  17. Sorrowful Farewell (4:29)
  18. Among Two Storms (3:54)
  19. After Dark I Feel (4:08)
  20. Athanatoi Este (5:32)
  21. Nemecic (4:17)
  22. In Yumen Xibalba (6:27)
  23. Grandis Spiritus Diavolos (6:05)
  24. The Raven (5:28)
  25. Under the Name of Legion (5:51)

Main Focus Tracks:

  • 666 (5:45)
  • Fire God and Fear (4:44)
  • Apage Satana (4:40)
  • Nemecic (4:17)
  • In Yumen Xibalba (6:27)
  • Grandis Spiritus Diavolos (6:05)

Other Recommended Tracks:

  • P’Unchaw Kachun- Tuta Kachun (4:54)
  • Kata Ton Demona Eaytoy (4:50)
  • Demonon Vrosis (5:00)
  • Aealo (3:42)
  • Like Father, Like Son (4:41)
  • Athanatoi Este (5:32)

Line-Up:

Sakis Tolis – Guitars, Vocals
Kostas Foukarakis – Guitars
Kostas Cheliotis – Bass
Themis Tolis – Drums

Comments:

So rich that it takes multiple listens to uncover all its intricacies, 35 Years of Evil Existence is a testament to a Rotting Christ who reaches the heights of their art with remarkable freedom. Simply essential!”

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Selected Discography:

Thy Mighty Contract – 1993
Non Serviam – 1994
Triarchy of the Lost Lovers – 1996
A Dead Poem – 1997
Sleep of the Angels – 1999
Khronos – 2000
Genesis – 2002
Sanctus Diavolos – 2004
Theogonia – 2007
Live in Hellas Live album – 2009
Aealo – 2010
Κατά τον δαίμονα εαυτού – 2013
Lucifer over Athens Live album – 2015
Rituals – 2016
The Heretics – 2019
The Early Days – Live in the Studio Live album – 2022
Fuck Christ Tour ’93 Live album – 2023
Pro Xristou – 2024
35 Years of Evil Existence – Live in Lycabettus Live album – 2025

Photo Credit: Sonja Schuringa/Dark Side of Chantik