As they cross off their 35th anniversary, Rotting Christ are preparing to launch their new live film, 35 Years of Evil Existence – Live in Lycabettus, due December 12, 2025, on Season of Mist. They have now shared their latest video from the collection, “Under the Name of Legion.” Watch it below and read more.
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“We are proud that our new live album will now be available on Blu-Ray,” says frontman Sakis Tolis. “Thanks to all our metal brothers and sisters for your attention, support and dedication over all these years. You can be sure that we will be at the frontline of the battlefield until the end. Non Serviam!”
Sakis, his brother Themis and their Greek brothers-in-arms have risen from the Athenian underground to become one of the metal world’s most reliable forces, backed by a pantheon discography that has both defined and defied black metal. Though a familiar inclusion among the band’s setlist, when performed in front of a sold-out crowd at their historic home theater, “Under the Name of Legion” raises the banner for Hellenic black metal to new heights.
When Rotting Christ stepped onto the stage at the historic Lycabettus Hill Theater for the first time last summer, Sakis, Themis, Kostis Fouk and Kostas “Spades” Heliotis treated 7,000 devout followers to a two-hour set that spanned the band’s entire career. Picking one song to close such a monumental evening is no easy feat, especially among their pantheon-level discography. But “Under the Name of Legion” gave them the perfect send-off.
Originally, “Under the Name of Legion” appeared as the closing track on Genesis, Rotting Christ’s seventh full-length album. While the song is still blessed with the band’s enchanting gothic melodies, its mighty opening chant recalls the unflinching pact they forged with metal legions during their earliest years. “Love of darkness signifies the enlightened life eternally.” Beating from inside Lycabettus’ ancient halls, Rotting Christ’s true metal spirit echoed beyond the ages.
The footage from 35 Years of Existence – Live in Lycabettus was directed by Yiannis Margetousakis & Thanos Liberopoulos. Catch Rotting Christ next year during appearances at major summer festival. More dates announcing soon!
Rotting Christ 2026 Summer Festivals
May 22 – Baltimore, Maryland @ Maryland Death Fest (Exclusive 1989-1995 Set) [Tickets: https://deathfests.com/lineup/]
June 19 – Clisson, France @ Hellfest [Tickets: https://hellfest.fr/en/lineup]
July 19 – Bergen, Norway @ Beyond the Gates [Tickets: https://www.beyondthegates.no/lineup-23]
35 Years of Evil Existence – Live in Lycabettus tracklisting:
01 666
02 P’Unchaw Kachun- Tuta Kachun
03 Fire God and Fear
04 Kata Ton Demona Eaytoy
05 Apage Satana
06 Dies Irae
07 Demonon Vrosis
08 Aealo
09 Like Father, Like Son
10 King of a Stellar War
11 Shadows Follow
12 Archon
01 The Sign of Evil Existence
02 Fgmenth Thy Gift
03 Societas Satanas
04 Forest of N’gai
05 Sorrowful Farewell
06 Among Two Storms
07 After Dark I Feel
08 Athanatoi Este
09 Nemecic
10 In Yumen Xibalba
11 Grandis Spiritus Diavolos
12 The Raven
13 Under the Name of Legion
Available Formats:
Blu-Ray with 16-page booklet
Digital download
2x CD Digipack with gold foil and linen-like lamination
3x 12″ Vinyl Gatefold LP (Black)
3x 12″ Colored Vinyl Gatefold LP (Gold and black marbled with gold foil. Limited to 250 copies)
3x 12″ Colored Vinyl Gatefold LP (Orange and black marbled with gold foil. Limited to 200 copies)
3x 12″ Colored Vinyl Gatefold LP (Red and black marbled with gold foil. Limited to 500 copies)
More from Rotting Christ:
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 have but one vision – an urge to not only push the boundaries of extreme metal, but to keep reinventing themselves along the way.
Rotting Christ’s evolution has unfolded across several distinct chapters. After starting out 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 fervour. Each chapter marked another, further exploration, and an unwavering commitment to push boundaries.
But the real turning point came in 2007, when Rotting Christ signed a pact with Season of Mist. They unleashed a series of albums for the French label that defied any and all expectations. From the piercing Theogonia and the symphonic grandeur of Aelo to the ritualistic intensity of Κατά Τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού, the cinematic experiences created by Rotting Christ became a spectacle of bombastic atmospheres, mesmerizing choirs, and neo-classical arrangements. The unexpected is their modus operandi, with the use of various languages (Latin, Arabic, Greek, English) as well as the extensive use of famous poetry woven into their music, like Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven on The Heretics.
In 2019, Rotting Christ’s epic journey continued with The Apocryphal Spell compilation, which offers fans an intimate glimpse into unreleased and rare material. This allowed them to gather strength, preparing for the release of their next, highly anticipated, 14th full-length studio album: Pro Xristou.
Pro Xristou (‘Before Christ’ in Greek), serves as a fervent tribute to the last Pagan kings who resisted the onslaught of Christianity, guarding their ancient values and knowledge. In this thematic odyssey, intricately woven through tracks such as “The Apostate” and “Ygdrassil,” Rotting Christ delves into the legacies of historical figures such as Flavius Claudius Julianus and Nordic mythological kings, embodying the might of Pagan wisdom in the face of Christian adversity. The album encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ’s signature style – melodic, yet harsh at times – reinventing themselves yet again, while remaining rooted in their 35-year legacy.
Line-up:
Sakis Tolis – Guitar, vocals
Themis Tolis – Drums
Kostas “Spades” Heliotis – Bass
Kostis Fouk – Guitar
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