Pro Xristou
by Rotting Christ
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The sky cracks open, and a spear of holy light screams through and pierces the Earth, and a deluge of blood and brimstone paves the streets.
Eschaton has begun. Rotting Christ are the Seven Seals; this album is their trumpet. Favorite track: Like Father, Like Son.
Eschaton has begun. Rotting Christ are the Seven Seals; this album is their trumpet. Favorite track: Like Father, Like Son.
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To call this album mesmerizing would be an understatement. Every single track is a movement, an emotional experience, and a work of art.
Favorite track: The Farewell.
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Compact Disc (CD) + Digital AlbumCD in deluxe Digipak with gold foil incl. 12-page booklet
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Compact Disc (CD) + Digital AlbumCollector's edition in clamshell box with gold foil, contains:
- CD incl. bonus tracks "Primal Ressurection" and "All For One" in Deluxe Digipak with gold foil and 16-page booklet.
- 2 collectable guitar picks in metallic silver round case.
- Dark wooden incense holder.
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Cassette + Digital AlbumSolid black shell cassette in regular Norelco box with j-card+4 extra flaps.
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Record/Vinyl + Digital AlbumBlack 12" vinyl (33rpm) in deluxe gatefold sleeve with gold foil, linen-like lamination and 12-page insert.
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Record/Vinyl + Digital AlbumCrystal clear 12" vinyl (33 rpm) in deluxe gatefold sleeve with gold foil, linen-like lamination and 12-page insert.
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Full Digital Discography
Get all 12 Rotting Christ releases available on Bandcamp.
Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Pro Xristou, Non Serviam [2022 Reissue], Passage to Arcturo [2022 Re-Issue], The Heretics (Digital Deluxe Edition), The Heretics, Their Greatest Spells, Rituals, Lucifer over Athens, and 4 more.
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Pro Xristou LP - Blue Marbled Vinyl
Record/Vinyl + Digital AlbumCrystal clear, red & blue mixed 12" vinyl (33 rpm) in deluxe gatefold sleeve with gold foil, linen-like lamination and 12-page insert.
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Pro Xristou LP - Red Marbled Vinyl
Record/Vinyl + Digital AlbumTransparent red, white and black marbled 12" vinyl (33rpm) in deluxe gatefold sleeve with gold foil, linen-like lamination and 12-page insert.
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Pro Xristou Vinyl Box Set
Record/Vinyl + Digital AlbumCollector's edition including:
- 'Pro Xristou' on gold and black marbled 12” double vinyl, cut in 45 rpm for optimum fidelity, in gatefold with gold foil and linen-like lamination with 12-page insert.
- Bonus tracks "All For One" & "Primal Ressurection" on black 7" vinyl in jacket with linen-like lamination.
- 'Pro Xristou' with bonus tracks "All For One" & "Primal Ressurection" on CD in Digipak with gold foil and linen-like lamination with 12-page booklet
- Linen printed shroud (240 gsm, 120cm x 180cm).
- Stainless steel ROTTING CHRIST pendant and necklace in linen bag with ROTTING CHRIST logo.
- Numbered certificate.
Limited to 500 copies worldwide!
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Προ Χριστού
Hades / Xibalba / Titan / Prometheus / Zeus / Shiva Mahadeva / Taran / Asmodeus
Hail-Ra / Hail-Baal / Hail-Nyx / Hail-Tyr
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The Apostate
05:01
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Νενίκηκάς με Ναζωραίε - (Flavius Claudius Julianus)
Σωσε ημιν-Σωσε με ιερεια
Eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth
Σωσε ημιν - Σωσε με ιερεια
Hate for hate and ruth for ruth
Σωσε με ιερια
I am the truth
Σωσε με
Save me
Σωσε με ιερια
Save me Ieria
Σωσε ημιν - Σωσε με ιερεια
War for war and woe for woe
Σωσε ημιν - Σωσε με ιερεια
Blood for Blood and bow for bow
Σωσε με ιερια
I am the law
Σωσε με
Praise
Σωσε με ιερια
Save me Ieria
CHORUS
Σωσε ημιν-Σωσε με ιερεια
The book of lies, I read, I condemned
“The end and aim of the Cynic philosophy, as indeed of every philosophy, is happiness, but happiness that consists in living according to nature, and not according to the opinions of the multitude.
No wild beasts are so dangerous to men as Christians are to one another And concerning the book you gave me to read,”
I read, I understood, I condemned
Flavius Claudius Julianus - (331-363 A.D) - The last Pagan Emperor
CHORUS
Σωσε ημιν - Σωσε με ιερεια
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Like Father, Like Son
04:35
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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
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The Sixth Day
03:56
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And on the sixth day I created, man - (Genesis 1:24–31)
The power of lion, the lust of the goat
The misty Orion, the wrath of God
Hell on earth and monarchy, can you feel the pyre
Can you see the bloody raw, the empire
Can you hear the great awe, the choir
And on the sixth day, I created man
Blood for blood and cruelty, let me fly away
Let me die fast, let me pray
Let me see the holy land, let me slay
And on the sixth day, I created man
Ashes to ashes / Dust to dust / Madness to madness / Lust to lust
Rage / Rage / Blood / Blood / Flesh / Flesh / Dust / Dust
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La Lettera Del Diavolo
04:01
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Sono il dio / Sono il salvadore / Sono il pecato / Sono il sangue
I am the voice, the voice of God
I am the way, I am the truth
Listen my creature, listen my Son
The death is certain, in this dying world
I am creation, you named me God
You gave me voice, you made me strong
Oh you mortals, listen my word
This system failed, there is no world
Sono il sacrificio / Sono il tuo corpo / Sono la tentazione / Sono la tua carne e sangue
You sing you pray, I set you free
You nailed me on the cross, I saved your sins
You ask salvation, license to kill
Take me to church, I set you free
I created angels, as gift and shield
Whisper my name, whisper your sin
Oh you mortals, listen my preach
This system failed, down on your knees
CHORUS I
I am the voice, the voice of God
I am the way, I am the truth
Listen my creature, listen my Son
The death is certain, in this dying world
I am creation, you named me God
You gave me voice, you made me strong
Oh you mortals, listen my word
This system failed, there is no world
Sono il dio / Sono il salvadore / Sono il sacrificio / Sono il tuo corpo / Sono il tuo corpo
CHORUS II
You sing you pray, I set you free
You nailed me on the cross, I saved your sins
You ask salvation, license to kill
Take me to church, I set you free
I created angels, as gift and shield
Whsiper my name, whisper your sin
Oh you mortals, listen my preach
This system failed, down on your knees
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The Farewell
06:15
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Let the Gods... Let the Gods
Let the spirit... Let the spirit
Let the bright holy sun... Holy sun
Rest... Rest in the spirit
Let the powers of the earth, let the blaze and the morrow… And the morrow
Let the love from your sons, let the wisdom and the honor… And the honor
Rise and Reign!
Embrace You / Embrace You
In our hearts... In our hearts
In our tears... In our tears
Το the endless paths of fears... paths of fears
You are here
You arise from our dreams, you are brighten and you follow… And you follow
You are fighting till the end, you respect and you dishonor
Rise and Reign!
Embrace You / Embrace You
Κα-λο Ταξιδι / Κα-λο Ταξιδι/Κα-λο Ταξιδι / Κα-λο Ταξιδι
Embrace You / Embrace You
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Pix Lax Dax
04:33
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ΕΚΑΣ ΕΚΑΣ ΟΙ ΒΕΒΗΛΟΙ - ΦΡΙΚΩΔΗ ΤΕΚΝΑ ΚΑΤΑΡΑΙ ΚΑΛΟΥΣΙΝ - KONX OM PAX
CHORUS
ΣΩΣΕ ΜΕ ΙΕΡΕΙΑ / ΣΩΣΕ ΜΕ / ΣΩΣΕ ΜΕ ΙΕΡΕΙΑ / ΣΩΣΕ ΜΕ
Welcome a stranger, welcome my son
You see, you hear, you never talk
We praise a legend, we praise the death
This mystic place, is not the end
CHORUS
ΣΩΣΕ ΜΕ ΙΕΡΕΙΑ / ΣΩΣΕ ΜΕ / ΣΩΣΕ ΜΕ ΙΕΡΕΙΑ / ΣΩΣΕ ΜΕ
Shout out the devil, shout out the death
The sons of evil, we raise the dead
Our voice is quiet, but not our strength
Never divided, in league with death
ΠΥΞ ΛΑΞ ΔΑΞ / ΠΥΞ ΛΑΞ ΔΑΞ / ΠΥΞ ΛΑΞ ΔΑΞ / ΠΥΞ ΛΑΞ ΔΑΞ / KONX OM PAX
KONX - - OM - PAX
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“This is the way the world ends Not with a bang but with a whimper” - T.S. Eliot
Mankind, mankind, burn bright
In the greatness of the light
Pretty mortals, pretty die
On the earth, on the fly
CHORUS
Pretty mortals, pretty die
Pretty world, pretty dies
Pretty world, pretty dies
For a name, for a lie
Are you dread, is it fright
Is this triumph, or is it a lie
CHORUS
Pretty mortals, pretty die
Pretty world, pretty dies
Mankind, mankind, burn bright
In the greatness of the light
Pretty mortals, pretty die
On the earth, on the fly
Pretty world, pretty dies
For a name, for a lie
Are you dread, is it fright
Is this triumph, or is it a lie
Pretty world, pretty dies
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Yggdrasil
05:04
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The ancient path to wisdom, is hidden in a tree
This pagan rite to freedom, the genesis I see
CHORUS
Yggdrasil / Yggdrasil / Yggdrasil
The nine realms I follow, the nine worlds I see
Asgard, Niflheim, my ancient roots I see
The dawn the night the morrow, the Odin's gift
This ancient path to wisdom, is called Yggdrasil
CHORUS
Yggdrasil / Yggdrasil / Yggdrasil
Hel - Wolf time / Hel - Wild time
Hel - Axe time / Hel - Sword time
Hel - Shields time / Hel - High time
Hel - Blade time / Hel - War time
Men brave and generous live the best lives, seldom will they sorrow; then there are fools, afraid of everything, who grumble instead of giving
When a real battle starts, you’ll always find that there is no bravest man
Because men brave and generous live the best lives
CHORUS
Yggdrasil / Yggdrasil / Yggdrasil
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Saoirse
06:17
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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
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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'.
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'.
credits
released 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)
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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Rotting Christ Greece
In the dimly lit catacombs of extreme metal, one name stands as a monolith:
ROTTING CHRIST. Their latest
offering,
Pro Xristou, serves as a fervent tribute to the last Pagan kings who resisted the onslaught of Christianity. It encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ’s signature style – melodic, yet harsh at times, while remaining rooted in their 35-year legacy.
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Aug 2SAINT MAURICE DE GOURDANS, France
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Aug 8Walton-on-trent, UK
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Aug 16Vallamand, Switzerland
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Oct 2Leipzig, Germany
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Oct 4Ostwald, France
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Oct 5Seyssinet-Pariset, France
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Oct 7Bologna, Italy
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Oct 8Nuremberg, Germany
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Oct 9Utrecht, Netherlands
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Oct 10Bochum, Germany
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Oct 12Limoges, France
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Oct 13Montpellier, France
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Oct 15Villava, Spain
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Oct 16Ponferrada, Spain
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Oct 18Lisbon, Portugal
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Oct 19Madrid, Spain
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Oct 20Seville, Spain
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Oct 22Murcia, Spain
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Oct 23L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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