The time has come for ROTTING CHRIST to release a defining chapter in their storied legacy with their live album 35 Years of Evil Existence – Live in Lycabettus. Captured in the open-air majesty of Athens’ Lycabettus Hill Theater, the nearly two-hour set stands as both a career retrospective and a fierce declaration of the band’s continued vitality.
The performance marks a significant milestone for the Greek metal pioneers. With a setlist spanning over three decades, the album celebrates the band’s evolution—from the raw aggression of their early releases to the ritualistic grandeur of more recent works. Live in Lycabettus captures not only the breadth of Rotting Christ’s discography, but the intensity of a band still commanding stages with passion and precision.
Formed by brothers Sakis and Themis Tolis in ’87, ROTTING CHRIST have become synonymous with the Hellenic black metal sound. Their influence has reached far beyond their homeland, and their ability to blend melody, atmosphere, and blasphemous fervor has earned them a singular place in the global extreme metal scene. This live recording highlights that journey in full force—presenting classics like The Sign of Evil Existence and Societas Satanas alongside modern anthems such as Κατά τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού and The Raven.
’35 Years of Evil Existence – Live in Lycabettus’ is out now via Season of Mist.
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
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