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Rotting Christ Responds To Religious Demands, Will Perform Under A Different Name In South Africa

posted Mar 10, 2016 at 3:03 PM by Diamond Oz.  (7 Comments)

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Band Photo: Rotting Christ (?)

Greek black metal legends Rotting Christ have issued a statement in response to the pressure heaped upon them by South African religious groups. The band has also confirmed it will perform the shows as scheduled but under a different moniker. The group's statement reads as follows:

"The religious voices that want to supress the artistic minds freedom and remove any "voice" that is different to their own will not dominate, they will not find auspicious ground against a band who lives in the frontlines of the NON SERVIAM battlefield.

"So we definitely will do our scheduled shows in South Africa this summer (under the name ? ? S*) and we promise a hell of a show to our African Metal brothers.

"See you in the battlefield!"

*Unfortunately, our website doesn't display the Greek alphabet. See the video/song below for the name Rotting Christ will be using in South Africa."

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7 Comments on "Rotting Christ Responds To Religious Demands"

Drum_Junkie's avatar

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1. Drum_Junkie writes:

I'm guessing their assumed name for the South Africa shows is

ΧΞΣ

Maybe our greek goddess cbella can enlighten us.

# Mar 11, 2016 @ 10:24 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Diamond Oz writes:

Thats the one. It doesn't show up on the articles for whatever reason. That's why I had to translate the Russian when I did a SOS on Aria.

# Mar 11, 2016 @ 10:46 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Drum_Junkie writes:

Full disclosure, I had to find the Greek alphabet online and copy/paste.

# Mar 11, 2016 @ 12:10 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. slammin rushdie writes:

Short for "Christ Crucified Again" if I remember correctly. Good call, guys.

# Mar 12, 2016 @ 1:56 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Jenny Fear writes:

Too bad they have to cater to the ignorant, but they chose a good temporary name and are doing what's right for the fans. Very commendable.

# Mar 13, 2016 @ 5:54 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. cbella writes:

It's Ancient Greek for 666.

God damned religious cronies! Good on Rotting Christ for still going and playing for their fans. They're an incredible band and this is just so stupid!

# Mar 16, 2016 @ 3:16 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. cbella writes:

P.S - thanks DJ ;)

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