Rotting Christ
Formed: 1987
From:
Athens,
Greece
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Rotting Christ News
Below is our complete Rotting Christ news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Vader Announces More Tour Dates
Vader is currently preparing for the upcoming, very hard touring season. On the 4th of April starts US trip along with Kreator and Pro-Pain which ends with 5 headlining shows. A few days later Vader will be invading Mexico and South America. After 2 months of American destruction the band will play a few single shows in Germany and Belgium and five battles in the UK. Then Vader is going to record a brand new MCD (Hertz Studio), right before their tour along with Rotting Christ and Anorexia Nervosa under the name of "Blitzkrieg 3" (September). The next US tour will come right after September's invasion, containing about 30 dates along with Decapitated and two other bands. Japanese Isles & other Asia's territories will be attacked in December.
Upcoming Vader tour dates: More...
Anorexia Nervosa Join Vader's Blitzkrieg 3 Tour
French black metal act ANOREXIA NERVOSA have been confirmed for the VADER's Blitzkrieg 3 tour through Poland, which also features ROTTING CHRIST. The dates are as follows: More...
Rotting Christ Confirmed For Blitzkrieg 3 Tour
VADER has announced that Greek dark metallers ROTTING CHRIST will be accompanying them on their Blitzkrieg 3 tour through Poland. It will be Rotting Christ's first extensive tour through the country. The dates, which have been updated, are as follows: More...
Rotting Christ To Play Day of Darkness Metal Fest
Greek metal crew Rotting Christ are to play the Day Of Darkness Metal Festival, at Ballylinan, Co Laois, Ireland, on July 9. It'll be the band's first show in Ireland. Also on the bill are Mourning Beloveth, Celtic Legacy, Waylander and Primal Dawn.
Rotting Christ Post Audio Sample Online
The opening track of ROTTING CHRIST’s new Sanctus Diavolos album, ‘Vision Of A Blind Order’, can be heard here. The track features a guest appearance on lead guitar by DREAM EVIL/FIREWIND/NIGHTRAGE axeman Gus G.
As previously reported, Sanctus Diavolos will be released through Century Media on September 20th. The album has been described as “the band going back to their darker, more savage musical roots and attitude” and was mixed by producer to the gods and Dream Evil guitarist Fredrik Nordstrom. Vocalist/guitarist Sakis produced the album.
In other news, Poland-based Metal Mind Productions recently released the In Domine Sathana DVD, which features a 190 minute retrospective covering the band from 1996 to 2003.
Rotting Christ Reveal New Album Tracklisting
ROTTING CHRIST, now a three piece following the amicable departure of guitarist Costas, will be releasing their new album Sanctus Diavolos through Century Media on September 20th. The album has been described as “the band going back to their darker, more savage musical roots and attitude” and was mixed by producer to the gods and DREAM EVIL guitarist Fredrik Nordstrom. Vocalist/guitarist Sakis produced the album.
The track list is as follows: More...
Brazil's Masters Open Air Festival Cancelled
Brazil's Masters Open Air Festival has been officially cancelled, according to the event's organizers. The one-day festival, which was set to be held July 24 at Anhembi in São Paulo, Brazil, was scheduled to include performances by such acts as URIAH HEEP, NEVERMORE, OVERKILL, BLAZE, CIRCLE II CIRCLE, ROTTING CHRIST, KORZUS, DRAGONHEART, HEAVENFALLS and THALION. No further information is available at this time.
Rotting Christ Split With Guitarist
ROTTING CHRIST’s official website has been updated with the following news:
“After long presence and assistance in the band our collaboration with our guitarist, Costas, has ended up because of personal reason in a friendly atmosphere. As a band we would like to send our estimation for his dedication in our hard work all those years."
Costas’ final appearance with Rotting Christ will be on July 24th in Sao Paulo at the Masters Open Air festival.
Rotting Christ plan to release their new album, Sanctus Diavolos, through Century Media in September. The album was recorded at SCA Studios in Athens, Greece and mixed at Fredman Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden.
In related news, a new Rotting Christ tribute album, entitled An Evil Existence For Rotting Christ, is available through Lancamento Selo Records. The CD can be ordered at www.recordshop.com.br
The collection features the following tracklisting: More...
Inferno Festival 2004 Kick-Off Party Scheduled
Tabu Recordings will be holding an Inferno Festival kick-off party at Rock-In in Oslo, Norway on April 8th at 3pm.
Organizers from Tabu state: “We`re gonna have some beers, giveaways, play some good music etc. and we would really like you to drop by and share a beer or two with us before we head over to Rockefeller and mosh the posh!
SUSPERIA will be there with us and if you`d like to schedule a meeting with the guys, please let me know. As you probably already know, they will play at the Inferno Festival on Friday, April 9th at Rockefeller and their new album, "Unlimited", is set for release in Europe on April 19th ! (North American release in June through Candlelight Records). The buzz on the album has been amazing so far! Also, if everything goes as planned, Tabu Recordings will present their new signing this evening - and for sure, this is our biggest signing so far!!!”
As previously reported, organizers for the Inferno Festival have announced the final running schedule for this year's show, which is being held on April 8 through 10 at the Rockefeller and John Dee venues in Oslo, Norway. Here is the detailed schedule:
Rotting Christ UK dates
The Dark metal act from Greece ROTTING CHRIST will be touring UK with DACAPITATED, THUS DEFILED and ANATA next month. The band will be playing as a four- piece since the keyboard player George left, as previously announced.
The official UK dates: More...
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Rotting Christ Working On New Album
Greek black metallers ROTTING CHRIST have been working on their new album the past months, where it will be recorded in Greece in May with a release and worldwide tour in September. The new album will be a 'returning back to the roots', bringing back memories of old albums of "Thy Mighty Contract" and the recent "Genesis". Their keyboard player George has left the band, and they will play as a four-peice on their upcoming Uk tour with DECAPITATED, ANATA and THUS DEFILED.