Rotting Christ release the re-recorded single “AEALO”

ROTTING CHRIST present the new single “AEALO”, the revitalized title track from their forthcoming re-recorded edition of Aealo. Long regarded as one of the band’s defining compositions, “AEALO” embodies the album’s central vision: a fierce yet tragic portrayal of warfare shaped by ancient Greek ritual and the ancestral psychology of the battlefield.

Watch the lyric video for AEALO here: https://youtu.be/ue5k8sTqOHk

Re-imagined with modern production and a commanding new mix, the 2025 version amplifies every detail that made the original track a cornerstone of Rotting Christ’s Hellenic era. Martial percussion, ceremonial rhythmic structures, and melodic motifs inspired by traditional Greek folk forms now surge with renewed intensity. The female lamentation choir, integral to the album’s cultural and emotional depth, emerges fuller and more present, reinforcing the sense of communal mourning that frames the song’s narrative.

As the track that first established Aealo’s thematic identity, “AEALO” channels the ancient meaning of its title, derived from the Greek term for “I destroy” or “I thrash.” Its ritualistic atmosphere reflects the broader album’s exploration of sacrifice, fatalism, and the human cost of conflict. Through this re-recording, Rotting Christ strengthen the album’s mythic resonance, revealing layers previously obscured in the 2010 release while preserving the severity and melodic clarity that define their Hellenic black metal sound.

Aealo (Re-Recorded) is out January 23, 2026 via Season of Mist.

Pre-order & Pre-save: https://orcd.co/rottingchristaealorerecorded

Tracklist:
1. Aealo (3:33)
2. Eon Aenaos (3:55)
3. Daimonon Vrosis (5:00)
4. Noctis Era (4:55)
5. Dub-Sag-Ta-Ke (2:57)
6. Fire, Death and Fear (4:32)
7. Nekron Iahes (1:37)
8. Pyr Threontai (4:53)
9. Thou Art Lord (4:35)
10. Santa Muerte (5:30)
11. Orders From the Dead (8:57)
Full runtime: 50:27

Country: Greece (GR)
Style: Hellenic Black Metal

In the dimly lit catacombs of extreme metal, one name stands as a monolith: ROTTING CHRIST. Sakis Tholis and his brother Themis started this band together back in 1987. In the three decades since, these Greek titans have left their blackened imprint all over the metal world. They’ve released 13 studio albums and played more than 1,300 concerts around the globe. Underneath all this hard work, Rotting Christ have but one vision – an urge to not only push the boundaries of extreme metal, but to keep reinventing themselves along the way.

Rotting Christ’s evolution has unfolded across several distinct chapters. After starting out closer to the barely controlled chaos of grindcore, they went on to establish the iconic sound of Hellenic black metal. Their albums often embrace refined gothic soundscapes, only to plunge back into the depths of blasphemous fervour. Each chapter marked another, further exploration, and an unwavering commitment to push boundaries.

But the real turning point came in 2007, when Rotting Christ signed a pact with Season of Mist. They unleashed a series of albums for the French label that defied any and all expectations. From the piercing Theogonia and the symphonic grandeur of Aelo to the ritualistic intensity of Κατά Τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού, the cinematic experiences created by Rotting Christ became a spectacle of bombastic atmospheres, mesmerizing choirs, and neo-classical arrangements. The unexpected is their modus operandi, with the use of various languages (Latin, Arabic, Greek, English) as well as the extensive use of famous poetry woven into their music, like Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Raven’ on The Heretics.

In 2019, Rotting Christ’s epic journey continued with The Apocryphal Spell compilation, which offers fans an intimate glimpse into unreleased and rare material. This allowed them to gather strength, preparing for the release of their next, highly anticipated, 14th full-length studio album: Pro Xristou.

Pro Xristou (‘Before Christ’ in Greek), serves as a fervent tribute to the last Pagan kings who resisted the onslaught of Christianity, guarding their ancient values and knowledge. In this thematic odyssey, intricately woven through tracks such as ‘The Apostate’ and ‘Ygdrassil’, Rotting Christ delves into the legacies of historical figures such as Flavius Claudius Julianus and Nordic mythological kings, embodying the might of Pagan wisdom in the face of Christian adversity. The album encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ’s signature style – melodic, yet harsh at times – reinventing themselves yet again, while remaining rooted in their 35-year legacy.

Line-up:
Sakis Tolis – Guitar, Vocals
Themis Tolis – Drums
Kostas “Spades” Heliotis – Bass
Kostis Fouk – Guitar

Biography:
Sébastien J. Gamez

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