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Pro Xristou

by Rotting Christ

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David Fischer
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David Fischer This will be very interesting! Sometimes I forget that the precursors, the godfathers ov hellenic black metal were my very first contact with the trvest of genres. I skipped most of their records since Theogonia (except for Rituals, which was great) but Like Father, Like Son still carries the flame, that majestic spirit of olde. After more than 35 years, the godlike Greeks will be closing in for the kill one more time, graced by a beautiful cover artwork and armed to the teeth... with riffs!
bmurator
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bmurator Rotting Christ has a special place with me! The Heretics must be one of the most played albums in my collection & these brothers deliver destruction & annihilation like few others can & I just can't wait for this! Highly recommended!!!
undeadknight94
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undeadknight94 I am so ready for this release, already preordered! Really like the first single! Here's hoping for another future US tour because the last one was awesome
Somber
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Somber The only downside is not finding them fast enough. Keeping this short and simple, for I could go on writing about it. This band is my hidden gem, I am grateful to have this in my life. Every song has its own story. Everything new is grand tales yet to be told. I'm happy and waiting for my new collection!
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1.
Pro Xristou (Προ Χριστού)
2.
The Apostate
3.
Pride and honor – Passion, love, and faith Belief to your own spirit - This is your father’s saying Spread your wings and fly - Fly to the edge of a dream Be yourself and rise – Rise, reborn, and scream Echoes strike my head, whispers torment my ears Father you may gone, your voice is still here So near... Like father, like son Ride like the wind, die like a hero Fight respect and go, from zero to a hero See the mirror… Like father, like son Pride and honor – Passion, love, and faith Belief to your own spirit - This is your father’s saying Spread your wings and fly, meet the edge of your dream Stay true and fight, this is your father’s wish
4.
The Sixth Day
5.
La Lettera Del Diavolo
6.
The Farewell
7.
Pix Lax Dax
8.
Pretty World, Pretty Dies
9.
Yggdrasil
10.
Saoirse 06:17
I am the Wind that blows across the Sea I am the Wave of the Ocean I am a Ray of the Sun I am the Spear-in the Battle (The song of Amergin) CHORUS Hail Freedom / Hail Freedom / Our Freedom / Our wisdom Die like a hero, live like a man Fight for your freedom fall, arise, rebirth Ride like the wind, fight like a hero From west to the east, from zero to a hero CHORUS Hail Freedom / Hail Freedom / Our Freedom / Our wisdom Brave like a hero, humble like a dove Live with your demon, with your own God Hails to our ancient Kingdom Die for your freedom CHORUS Hail Freedom / Hail Freedom / Our Freedom / Our wisdom Hail / Hail / Hail / Freedom / Hail / Hail / Hail Wisdom Hail / Hail / Hail / Freedom / Hail / Hail / Hail Wisdom In 565 dies the last High King to follow the pagan rituals The King of Tara the High King of Ireland The last king to resist the expansion of Christianism Diamat Mac Cerbail - Ri na Tara – Ard - Ri Eireann CHORUS Hail Freedom / Hail Freedom / Our Freedom / Our wisdom

about

For over three decades, Tolis brothers Sakis and Themis have carved a blackened path through the metal world. Architects of the Hellenic black metal, ROTTING CHRIST have been blending histrionic atmospheres, mesmerizing choirs, and neo-classical arrangements for 35 years.
Now, the Greek metal legends present their 14th studio album: ‘Pro Xristou’. Translating to “Before Christ” in Greek, this album is a fervent tribute to the last Pagan kings who stood resilient against the Christian tide, safeguarding ancient values and knowledge. Dive deep into the legacies of figures like Flavius Claudius Julianus and Nordic mythological kings through tracks such as "The Apostate" and "Ygdrassil".
‘Pro Xristou’ encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ's signature style - a melodic symphony with moments of unyielding harshness.

Artwork by Thomas Cole (1801-1848), the cover art is 'Destruction', which is part of the painting series 'The Course of Empire'.

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releases May 24, 2024

Recorded at Deva Sounds Studios in Athens, Greece
Produced by Sakis Tolis
Engineered by Fotis Bernando and Aggelos Karatzas
Mixed by Jens Borgen and mastered by Tony Lidgren at Fascination Street Studios in Orebto, Sweden

Rotting Christ is:
Sakis Tolis - Guitars and Vocals
Kostas Foukarakis - Guitars
Kostas Cheliotis - Bass
Themis Tolis - Drums

Additional vocals on "La Lettera Del Diavolo" by Amdroniki Skoula
Keyboard performance by Nikos Kerkiras

The Choir Team:
Christina Alexiou
Maria Tsironi
Alexandros Loyziotis
Vasilis Karatzas

Narrations by:
Andrew Liles (The Apostate, Pretty World, Pretty Dies)
Kim Diaz Holm (Ygdrassil)

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