Rotting Christ release new live medley ‘Sorrowful Farewell + Among Two Storms’

In the spirit of pure Hellenic Black Metal, we proudly announce the next video by Greek metal legends ROTTING CHRIST: a medley of Sorrowful Farewell & Among Two Storms. Captured with dark elegance and ritualistic intensity during ROTTING CHRIST‘s monumental “35 Years of Evil Existence” show at the Lycabettus Theater in Athens, Greece – the band’s hallowed homeland.

This soul-stirring performance, set against the grandeur of Lycabettus, is a journey through the vast emotional landscapes of ROTTING CHRIST‘s storied career. Sorrowful Farewell & Among Two Storms are married like never before on this exceptional live rendition presented on the band’s YouTube channel.

Imagine nearly two hours of fierce and unyielding devotion, a musical pilgrimage through the band’s epic metal sound—from the raw, primal anthems of their early days to the symphonic and gothic grandiosity of ROTTING CHRIST’s most recent creations. This live album is a homage to decades of musical transformation and relentless dedication to the True Metal Spirit.

Season of Mist is set to release “35 Years of Evil Existence – Live in Lycabettus” on vinyl, digital, and CD formats, immortalizing a night where raw emotion and blackened harmony merged in an extraordinary symphony. This career-spanning set, captured in both audio and visual formats, is a celebration of the band’s unyielding journey.

Watch the live capture for Sorrowful Farewell – Among Two Storms on the Rotting Christ YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/LD-NltLXBqs

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.

’35 Years of Evil Existence – Live in Lycabettus’ is out April 4th via Season of Mist.

➤ Pre-order & Pre-save the album here: https://orcd.co/rottingchristliveinlycabettus

Track-list:
1. 666 (5:45)
2. P’Unchaw Kachun- Tuta Kachun (4:54)
3. Fire God and Fear (4:44)
4. Kata Ton Demona Eaytoy (4:50) [WATCH]
5. Apage Satana (4:40)
6. Dies Irae (4:37)
7. Demonon Vrosis (5:00) [WATCH]
8. Aealo (3:42)
9. Like Father, Like Son (4:41)
10.King of a Stellar War (6:22)
11. Shadows Follow (2:07)
12. Archon (4:25)
1. The Sign of Evil Existence (1:51)
2. Fgmenth Thy Gift (4:16)
3. Societas Satanas (4:07)
4. Forest of N’gai (4:19)
5. Sorrowful Farewell (4:29) [WATCH]
6. Among Two Storms (3:54)
7. After Dark I Feel (4:08)
8. Athanatoi Este (5:32)
9.Nemecic (4:17)
10. In Yumen Xibalba (6:27)
11. Grandis Spiritus Diavolos (6:05)
12. The Raven (5:28)
13. Under the Name of Legion (5:51)
Full runtime: 1:56:31

In conjunction with their new live album, ROTTING CHRIST will embark on “The Unholy Trinity 2025” tour alongside Behemoth & Satyricon.

The Unholy Trinity 2025:
04 April: Vienna, AT @ Gasometer
05 April: Munich, DE @ Zenith
06 April: Berlin, DE @ Columbiahalle
08 April: Zurich, CH @ Halle 622
09 April: Milan, IT @ Alcatraz
11 April: Paris, FR @ Olympia
12 April: London, UK @ O2 Brixton Academy
13 April: Tilburg, NL @ 013 Poppodium
15 April: Cologne, DE @ E-Werk
16 April: Wiesbaden, DE @ Schlachthof
18 April: Stockholm, SE @ B-K
22 April: Helsinki, FI @ Ice Hall
23 April: Riga, LV @ Palladium
26 April: Lichtenfels, DE @ Ragnaroek Fest
27 April: Prague, CZ @ 02 Universum

Tickets can be found at: https://www.rotting-christ.com/en/tour

ROTTING CHRIST will also be heading out to festivals following The Unholy Trinity tour, further bringing their 35 year legacy across worldwide stages. Catch them on any of the following festival dates:

28 April: Oslo, NO @ Inferno Festival 2025
01 May: Kopervik, NO @ Karmøygeddon Festival 2025
16 May: Milwaukee, US @ Milwaukee Metal Fest
12 June: Zamora, ES @ Z! Live Rock Fest 2025
14 June: Leeuwarden, NL @ Into The Grave 2025
27 June: Thessaloniki, GR @ Rockwave Festival 2025
28 June: Castel Volturno, IT @ Southammer Metal Fest 2025
10 July: Kotka, FI @ Dark River Festival
17 July: Weil am Rhein @ Baden in Blut Open Air
23 July: Tolmin, SI @ Tolminator 2025
26 July: Chania, GR @ Chania Rock Festival 2025
06 August: Jaromer, CZ @ Brutal Assault 2025
10 August: Kortrijk, BE @ Alcatraz Metal Festival 2025
22 August: Pindelo dos Milagres, PT @ Milagre Metaleiro Open Air 2025