Description

Release Date: 21.12.2024

Label: Sevan Mater

Format: Quadruple Red Vinyl in  Gatefold

Cat Nr: SM54170622

Barcode: 0617669420409

Style: Black Metal

• 4 x Vinyl
• Red Color
• Limited edition (500 copies)
• First time on vinyl

Rotting Christ, a seminal band in the black metal scene, has once again proven their mastery with the compilation album “Their Greatest Spells“. This collection serves as a powerful testament to the band’s influential career and showcases their evolution over the years. The album features a carefully curated selection of tracks that represent the band’s signature sound, from their early raw and aggressive black metal roots to their later atmospheric and melodic explorations.

Tracks like “In Yumen – Xibalba” and “Elthe Kyrie” highlight the band’s ability to blend dark, haunting melodies with intense, relentless aggression, creating a truly captivating listening experience. What sets Rotting Christ apart from their peers is their ability to infuse their music with a sense of mysticism and ancient mythology, drawing inspiration from their Greek heritage. This influence is evident in tracks like “Apage Satana“, which seamlessly weaves together traditional Greek instrumentation with the band’s trademark black metal sound.

The production on “Their Greatest Spells” is top-notch, allowing each instrument to shine while maintaining the raw, visceral energy that defines Rotting Christ‘s sound. The album serves as a comprehensive overview of the band’s discography, giving both longtime fans and newcomers alike a taste of the band’s evolution and growth over the years. One of the most striking aspects of Rotting Christ‘s music is their ability to create a sense of atmosphere and immersion. This is truly remarkable.

As “Their Greatest Spells” demonstrates, the band has a talent for transporting listeners to dark, mystical realms through their music. The haunting melodies, combined with the intense aggression, evoke a sense of otherworldly mysticism that is both captivating and immersive. Drawing inspiration from their Greek heritage, Rotting Christ infuses their music with ancient mythology, adding layers of depth and richness to their sound. This cultural influence not only sets them apart from their peers but also adds a unique and compelling element to their music. Furthermore, the intricate blending of traditional Greek instrumentation with the powerful black metal sound showcases the band’s ability to seamlessly fuse different musical elements together, creating a truly dynamic listening experience.

The band’s use of intricate guitar melodies, powerful drumming, and haunting vocals come together to transport the listener to a dark and mystical realm, where ancient gods and mythical creatures roam. This sense of immersion is further enhanced by the band’s lyrical themes, which often explore topics such as ancient Greek mythology, spirituality, and the struggle between light and darkness.

This album is released on vinyl for the first time with a Deluxe Gatefold cover, in two editions: Gold and Red vinyl, each edition is limited to 500 copies.

Also available a very special Deluxe edition in Box, including poster and a special printing.

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Tracklisting:

Side A

A1 The Sign Of Prime Creation
A2 Athanati Este
A3 Non Serviam
A4 King Of A Stellar War

Side B

B1 Nemecic
B2 Grandis Spiritus Diavolos
B3 Art Of Sin
B4 Dying

Side C

C1 Archon
C2 Serve In Heaven
C3 Astral Embodiment
C4 After Dark I Feel

Side D

D1 Sorrowfull Farewell
D2 In Yumen-Xibalba
D3 Elthe Kyrie
D4 Cold Colours

Side E

E1 The Sign Of Evil Existence
E2 Fgmenth Thy Gift
E3 Ze Nigmar
E4 Phobo’s Synagogue
E5 Demonon Vrosis

Side F

F1 Pir Threontai
F2 Kata Ton Daimona Eaytoy
F3 Among Two Storms
F4 Semigod

Side G

G1 Welcome To Hel
G2 A Dynasty From The Ice
G3 Shadows Follow
G4 The Forest Of N’gai

Side H

H1 Feast Of The Grand Whore
H2 Exiled Archangels
H3 Saturn Unlock Avey’s Son
H4 I Will Not Serve