ROTTING CHRIST · Der Perfekte Traum | GOLD/ORANGE/BLACK LP

Gold, orange and black marbled vinyl in gatefold sleeve. Limited to 200 copies worldwide.

Background information about 'Der Perfekte Traum'

Rotting Christ have never been ones to play it safe, and Der Perfekte Traum is yet another curveball from the Greek black metal legends. This isn't just another album - it's a fascinating hybrid that bridges their raw early days with the majestic, atmospheric sound they've cultivated over decades. The title track \u201cDer Perfekte Traum\u201d kicks things off with that signature Rotting Christ hypnotic groove, Sakis Tolis' iconic rasp cutting through layers of riffage like a blade through fog.

What makes this release truly special is the live material from their 1996 European tour. Tracks like \u201cShadows Follow\u201d and \u201cDiastric Alchemy\u201d capture the band at a pivotal moment - fresh off Triarchy of the Lost Lovers and absolutely ferocious on stage. The energy is palpable, the atmosphere thick enough to cut with a knife. \u201cA Dynasty From the Ice\u201d and \u201cKing of a Stellar War\u201d sound massive in this live setting, proving that Rotting Christ's otherworldly darkness translates perfectly to the stage. The artwork by Stephen Kasner adds another layer of eerie beauty to this package. This is essential listening for anyone who's ever been seduced by the Hellenic darkness.

For fans of:
NIGHTFALL, MOONSPELL, SEPTICFLESH, PRIMORDIAL, VARATHRON

Other Versions

BLACK LP · 23,99 €

Track listing

A1. Der Perfekte Traum
A2. Moonlight
A3. Shadows Follow (Live in Europe 1996)
A4. Diastric Alchemy (Live in Europe 1996)
B1. A Dynasty From the Ice (Live in Europe 1996)
B2. The First Field of the Battle (Live in Europe 1996)
B3. King of a Stellar War (Live in Europe 1996)

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