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ROTTING CHRIST Announces New Live Album Celebrating 35 Years of Evil Existence
Greek Black Metal Legends Unleash '35 Years of Evil Existence - Live in Lycabettus'
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 5, 2025
Athens, Greece – After three and a half decades of shaping the global metal scene, ROTTING CHRIST is set to release a new live album, 35 Years of Evil Existence - Live in Lycabettus, celebrating their legendary career. The album, recorded at the historic Lycabettus Hill Theater in Athens, captures the band's raw energy and monumental legacy in a nearly two-hour set. The live album is slated for release on April 4th, 2025, via Season of Mist.
Watch Rotting Christ Perform "Κατά τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού" Live in Lycabettus: Watch Here
For 35 years, ROTTING CHRIST has been a pillar of black metal, transcending boundaries and forging a unique path in extreme music. Their latest album, Pro Xristou, received critical acclaim, with No Clean Singing stating, "this is the most arena-worthy Rotting Christ have been in some time."
Now, with 35 Years of Evil Existence - Live in Lycabettus, fans can relive a career-spanning setlist that features everything from early blackened anthems to their more atmospheric and epic compositions.
666 (5:45)
P'Unchaw Kachun- Tuta Kachun (4:54)
Fire God and Fear (4:44)
Kata Ton Demona Eaytoy (4:50) WATCH
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)
Total Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes
As part of their monumental year, ROTTING CHRIST will embark on several international tours, including a highly anticipated Brazilian tour and an exclusive performance at Milwaukee Metal Fest.
Feb 5 – Rio de Janeiro @ Clara Nunes
Feb 7 – Vitoria @ Correria Music Bar
Feb 8 – Sao Paulo @ Carioca
Feb 9 – Limeira @ Mirage
Feb 11 – Curitiba @ Tork n’ Roll
Feb 12 – Goiania @ Bolshoi Pub
Feb 14 – Recife @ Armazem 14
Feb 15 – Fortaleza @ Complexo Armazém
Feb 16 – Belem @ Botequim
Feb 18 – Manaus @ Porão do Alemão
Apr 4 – Vienna, AT @ Gasometer
Apr 5 – Munich, DE @ Zenith
Apr 6 – Berlin, DE @ Columbiahalle
Apr 8 – Zurich, CH @ Halle 622
Apr 9 – Milan, IT @ Alcatraz
Apr 11 – Paris, FR @ Olympia
Apr 12 – London, UK @ O2 Brixton Academy
Apr 13 – Tilburg, NL @ 013 Poppodium
Apr 15 – Cologne, DE @ E-Werk
Apr 16 – Wiesbaden, DE @ Schlachthof
Apr 18 – Stockholm, SE @ B-K
Apr 22 – Helsinki, FI @ Ice Hall
Apr 23 – Riga, LV @ Palladium
Apr 26 – Lichtenfels, DE @ Ragnaroek Fest
Apr 27 – Prague, CZ @ 02 Universum
May 16 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave/Eagles Club TICKETS
Formed in 1987 by Sakis Tolis (vocals/guitar) and his brother Themis Tolis (drums), ROTTING CHRIST has been at the forefront of Hellenic black metal, influencing generations of extreme metal musicians worldwide. Their evolution from raw black metal to a grand, symphonic, and ritualistic sound has cemented their place as one of the most revered bands in the genre.
Current Lineup:
Sakis Tolis – Guitar, Vocals
Themis Tolis – Drums
Kostas "Spades" Heliotis – Bass
Kostis Fouk – Guitar
Official Website: rotting-christ.com
Facebook: facebook.com/rottingchristofficial
Instagram: instagram.com/rottingchristofficial
Twitter (X): twitter.com/athanatoieste
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