After 35 years, even their faithful followers might have wondered if there was any sacred ground left for Rotting Christ to conquer. But the new album from the Hellenic black metal legends is a testament to a band that’s still on the rise. Pro Xristou has climbed charts all across the world, from their native Greece to the U.S. Billboard Hard Rock charts.
Now, Rotting Christ are bringing Pro Xristou to Brazil for the very first time. The Greek titans will perform instant classic “Like Father, Like Son”, plus other new songs and fan favorites from their mighty discography.
“Dear brothers and sisters”, Rotting Christ write to their Brazilian legion. “We are proud to return to your land come February for 10 shows in 10 different cities, from the Rio Grande do Sul to Rio de Janeiro. We will perform a special setlist just for you to celebrate our 35 years as a band. Until then…keep the true Brazilian Metal Spirit alive!”.
Get tickets: https://www.rotting-christ.com/en/tour
Pro Xristou Over Brazil February 2025
February 5 – Rio de Janeiro @ Clara Nunes
February 7 – Vitoria @ Correria Music Bar
February 8 – Sao Paulo @ Carioca
February 9 – Limeira @ Mirage
February 11 – Curitiba @ Tork n’ Roll
February 12 – Goiania @ Bolshoi Pub
February 14 – Recife @ Armazem 14
February 15 – Fortaleza @ Complexo Armazém
February 16 – Belem @ Botequim
February 18 – Manaus @ Porão do Alemão
Pro Xristou is bound to hold a revered place in the Rotting Christ’s heretical history. Always true to their name, the band’s fourteenth album – which, in English, means “Before Christ” – pays tribute to the last of the Pagan kings by offering up more towering, gothic, melodic black metal.
“Our new album was inspired by the might of ancient pagan wisdom”, says frontman Sakis Tolis. “It’s a tribute to those who resisted the coming of Christianity, which destroyed all the values, traditions and knowledge of the ancient world”.
Praise for Pro Xristou
“Another absolutely outstanding record…Even after a mind-blowing thirty five years and fourteen records, Rotting Christ might actually be at their very best right now” – Metal Injection (9/10)
“With Pro Xristou, Greece’s premier extreme metal band have just crafted their most accessible – and perhaps most magnificent – album yet” – Metal Hammer (4.5/5)
“Pro Xristou demonstrated once again that Rotting Christ are dark melodic metal craftsmen and, still, amongst the best in their field” – Ghostcult (8/10)