Rotting Christ (GR) Auckland
Schedule
Fri May 10 2024 at 08:00 pm to Sat May 11 2024 at 12:30 am
UTC+12:00Location
The Mothership | Auckland, AU
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Greek black metal pioneers ROTTING CHRIST will embark on a journey to Australia & NZ for the first time in over a decade!The group will be celebrating their 35 years of existence.
The band will perform songs from their entire catalogue since 1988 in the cities of; Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne (Melbourne Dethfest 2024), Hobart, Adelaide and Auckland.
Rotting Christ has stood on the forefront of European black metal torch bearers since 1987 releasing some of the most important albums in heavy metal history including Non Serviam, Thy Mighty Contract, Rituals, The Heretics, Sanctus Diavolos (of their 13 studio albums) via labels Osmose, Century Media and Season of Mist
After 10 years of allowing the seas to settle in Australia, the Greek megaliths will once again bring their brand of black metal to Australia in May 2024:
1.5.2024 The Zoo, Brisbane
2.5.2024 Marrickville Bowlo, Sydney
3.5.2024 The Basement, Canberra
4.5.2024 Melbourne Dethfest 2024 at Stay Gold, Melbourne
5.5.2024 Stay Gold, Melbourne with Jungle Rot & Guests
7.5.2024 Altar, Hobart*
8.5.2024 Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide*
10.5.2024 The Mothership, Auckland*
Tickets available from www.yourmatebookings.com
*Jungle Rot (USA) not appearing
Proudly presented by Foundry Touring and Your Mate Bookings
ROTTING CHRIST BIOGRAPHY
ROTTING CHRIST were founded by Sakis Tolis and his brother Themis in the year 1987.
Starting out on a basis of death and grind, the Greeks had already embarked on a darker musical journey by the time their debut full-length โThy Mighty Contractโ (1993) was revealed. On the following seven albums covering a ten-year period from 'Non Serviam' (1994) to 'Sanctus Diavolos' (2004), ROTTING CHRIST steadily defined their own distinct style by experimenting with elements from death, heavy, and gothic metal without betraying their black roots.
At the same time, the band went from underground heroes to headliner status. With the highly acclaimed ninth album, 'Theogonia' (2007), the Greek stalwarts added an unmistakable native element to their sound, which has remained with them as a signature trademark ever since. Exploring the mythical legacy of cultures around the globe let to ROTTING CHRIST's massively successful latest release, 'Rituals' (2016).
With more than 30 years, 14 studio albums, a dozen EPs, singles and split releases, as well as more than 1.250 shows under their belt, 2018 marked the year of 'Their Greatest Spells' (2018), where they musically revisited their exciting legacy to connect their past with the present.
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Where is it happening?
The Mothership, 7 Shortland Street,Auckland, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
