ROTTING CHRIST · Pro Xristou | GOLD LP

Gold vinyl in gatefold cover with gold foil, linen-like lamination and 12-page insert.

Limited to 200 copies.

Background information about 'Pro Xristou'

Three and a half decades into their legendary career, Rotting Christ return with their most ambitious offering yet. "Pro Xristou" stands as a monument to the Hellenic black metal pioneers' unwavering dedication to crafting atmospheric masterpieces that blur the lines between ancient mysticism and modern metal fury. This isn't just another album – it's a historical pilgrimage through the twilight of paganism, where the last defiant kings stood against the rising Christian tide.

The Tolis brothers have outdone themselves here, weaving together their signature melodic symphonies with moments of bone-crushing intensity that'll leave you breathless. From the epic opener "Pro Xristou" to the Norse mythology-infused "Yggdrasil", every track pulses with the kind of raw emotion and theatrical grandeur that made these Greeks legends in the first place. The production is absolutely stellar – those mesmerizing choirs and neo-classical arrangements have never sounded more powerful, while Sakis' commanding vocals guide you through tales of emperors like Flavius Claudius Julianus who dared to preserve ancient wisdom.

For fans of:
Nightfall, Moonspell, Septicflesh, Primordial, Varathron

Track listing

A1. Pro Xristou
A2. The Apostate
A3. Like Father, Like Son
A4. The Sixth Day
A5. La Lettera Del Diavolo
A6. The Farewell
B1. Pix Lax Dax
B2. Pretty World, Pretty Dies
B3. Yggdrasil
B4. Saoirse

Manufacturer: Sasu Soundworks Sarl, 126 Boulevard Bara, Heliopolis 2, Lot B4, 13013 Marseille, France, Contact: www.season-of-mist.com