SAKIS TOLUS (ROTTING CHRIST): INTERVIEWED BY INTO THE NECROSPHERE

 

SAKIS TOLUS, main man from Greek extreme metal warriors ROTTING CHRIST was recently interviewed by  INTO THE NECROSPHERE

 

 

Greek death metal warriors ROTTING CHRIST have announced the release date for the bands anticipated new live album "35 YEARS OF EVIL EXISTENCE", unleashed 4/4/2025 via SEASON OF MIST.

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ROTTING CHRIST have posted a video for "ALL FOR ONE" , a bonus track from the bands anticipated new release "'PRO XRISTOY'",  unleashed 5/24/2024 via SEASON OF MIST 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM INTO THE NECROSPHERE: 

This week I welcome back the legendary Sakis Tolis of Greek black metal titans Rotting Christ. We discuss the upcoming “Godless IV” tour alongside Behemoth, Immolation and Deicide, the re-recording of the seminal “Aealo”, and Sakis reflects on the early days of his musical journey — plus plenty more.

Then it’s on to the weekly news rant: No/Mas, Metal Church, Down, Slagmaur and Melechesh all get their latest singles rounded up for judgment. I break down the latest developments surrounding the Nevermore reunion, talk about my favourite lyricists in metal, and deliver what may be my most scathing Swirly yet.

PLUS: Cnoc An Tarsa return with their first album in eight years — and debut a new track on this week’s Premiere On The Sphere.

Thumbnail to the savage of savages, NecrosHorns.

Episode out now on all digital platforms.

#BlackMetal #DeathMetal #rottingchrist #sakistolis #MetalPodcast

 

 

 

 

VIDEO BELOW:SAKIS TOLUS (ROTTING CHRIST): INTERVIEW (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF INTO THE NECROSPHERE ):  

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

IRON MAIDEN: ANNOUNCE EDDFEST 7/11th, 2026 KNEBWORTH, UK

 

UK heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have announced  EDDFEST, set to take pkace 7/11th, 2026 KNEBWORTH, UK with THE HU, DARKNESS, AIRBOURNE and more bands. 

 IRON MAIDEN have announced the band has added a second show in  ARGENTINA for 10/21/2026.. 

 IRON MAIDEN have announced  FALL 2026 CENTRAL and SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES... 

  IRON MAIDEN have announced ANTHRAX, MEGADETH, TRIVIUM and EVERGREY as support acts, on select dated for the bands SPRING/SUMMER 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES.. 

 IRON MAIDEN have announced a SECOND 2026  SHOWS IN TORONTO, CANADA and LOS ANGELES.  

 IRON MAIDEN have announced a 10/2/2026 MEXICO CITY, MEXICO SHOW @ ESTADIO GNP SEGUROS.  

  IRON MAIDEN have announced FALL 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH MEGADETH and ANTHRAX.

  IRON MAIDEN have announced a 7/11/2026 KNEBWORTH UK SHOW @ KNEBWORTH PARK.. 

  IRON MAIDEN have announced have announced  EDDFEST, set to take place 7/19th, 11th, 2026 KNEBWORTH, UK with the THE HU, AIRBOURNE and THE DARKNESS. 

IRON MAIDEN have announced SPRING/SUMMER 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES.. 

IRON MAIDEN have announced new drummer SIMON DAWSON.

IRON MAIDEN have announced drummer NICO MCBRAIN has left the band. 

IRON MAIDEN have announced the band will release a NETFLIX documentary "RUN TO THE HILLS" in MARCH of 2025.

 IRON MAIDEN have announced  ‘RUN FOR YOUR LIVES’ WORLD TOUR DATES 2025/26!

IRON MAIDEN unleashed "SENJUTSU",  9/3/2021 via PARLOPHONE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM IRON MAIDEN: 

 

Iron Maiden Announce EddFest! - July 10th & 11th 2026, Knebworth - UK.

This is not just a Maiden show - it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience packed with live music, themed areas, immersive attractions, and much more to discover!

50 years of Iron Maiden… Curated by Eddie - This is EddFest

Tickets - ironmaiden.knebworth.com

#IronMaiden #EddFest

 

 

 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-  

UNFYROS: STREAMING NEW RELEASE "STAR BLOOD" VIA SPOTIFY

 

 

 

 Finland based black metal warriors UNFYROS, via SPOTIFY are streaming the bands anticipated new release "STAR BLOOD", unleashed 12/12/2025 via AVANTGARDE MUSIC. 

 

 

FROM  UNFYROS:

If you wish to support the artists directly, the Aural Hypnox shop — run by Anti Ittna H. — has awakened from its hibernation and is ready to ship both new and older Unfyros records and shirts worldwide.

Unfortunately, Finland’s postal service (Posti) is currently not delivering parcels to Russia or the United States, but the situation is being closely monitored.

 

  UNFYROS: NEW RELEASE "STAR BLOOD" (VIA SPOTIFY, COURTESY OF UNFYROS): Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

BENEDICTION: "Bass duties on the upcoming shows will be undertaken by our old friend Steve Hill (Redline)."

 

 Birmingham, England death metal warriors BENEDICTION have announced interim bassist STEVE HILL. 

 

 

 BENEDICTION, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new release  "RAVAGE OF EMPIRES",  unleashed 4/4/2025 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

BENEDICTION   unleashed "SCRIPTURES",   10/16/2020 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM BENEDICTION: 

 Bass duties on the upcoming shows will be undertaken by our old friend Steve Hill (Redline). Having helped us out on a few shows at the end of last year it seemed the obvious move going forward. A full time recruit will be announced in due course so for now let’s all get behind Steve as He enters into the madness that is Benediction!

 

 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-  

PRIMORDIAL (AGITATORS ANONYMOUS PODCAST): "WHY OLD METAL HATES NEW METAL "

 

AGITATORS ANONYMOUS (of PRIMORDIAL) PODCAST examines the question"WHY OLD METAL HATES NEW METAL "... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO BELOW: AA PODCAST: "WHY OLD METAL HATES NEW METAL " (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF PRIMORDIAL):  

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

SATAN: "With a heavy heart, we must announce a break from scheduled performances. Our singer, the inimitable Brian Ross, has just learned that he must have a major, life-saving preventative surgery in April/ May 2026. His recovery will take several months."

 

UK New Wave Of British Heavy metal veterans SATAN have announced the band will take a break from performing live as their singer, BRIAN ROSS is due to get life saving surgery. 

SATAN, via SPOTIFY, are streaming  the bands anticipated new offering "SONGS IN CRIMSON",  unleashed 9/13/2024 via METAL BLADE RECORDS. 

SATAN, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "EARTH INFERNAL",  unleashed 4/1/2022 via METAL BLADE RECORDS. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM SATAN: 

 

Fans and friends,

With a heavy heart, we must announce a break from scheduled performances. Our singer, the inimitable Brian Ross, has just learned that he must have a major, life-saving preventative surgery in April/ May 2026. His recovery will take several months.

This sadly means that Satan is forced to postpone all planned concerts for 2027, with the exception of this weeks shows in Spain which will go ahead as planned.

This is not what we wanted, but we trust that you all want Brian to take care of his health, recover fully and come back stronger and more powerful than ever in 2027. Thank you so much for your unwavering love and support!

 

 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-  

BEHEMOTH: 3/3/2026 BANGALORE, INDIA SHOW CANCELLED OVER CHRISTIAN EXTREMIST THREATS

 

Polish blackened death metal warriors BEHEMOTH have announced the bands 3/3/2026 BANGALORE, INDIA SHOW CANCELLED OVER CHRISTIAN EXTREMIST THREATS.. 

BEHEMOTH'S Turkish shows were cancelled due to back lash from religious groups....  

 BEHEMOTH  have posted a video for  "NOMEN BARBARVM", a track from the bands anticipated new release "THE SHIT OV GOD",  unleashed 5/9/2025 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

BEHEMOTH have announced  WINTER 2026 CHINESE TOUR DATES...   

 BEHEMOTH have announced  SPRING 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH DEICIDE, IMMOLATION and ROTTING CHRIST.  

BEHEMOTH have announced the band will perform entire "SVENTEVITH (STORMING NEAR THE BALTIC) ALBUM AT BEYOND THE GATES 2026. 

 

 BEHEMOTH have announced FEBRUARY/MARCH 2026 AUSTRALIAN, ASIAN TOUR DATES.  More BEHEMOTH ASIAN tour dates T.B.A.

 BEHEMOTH have posted a video for "AVGR (THE DREAD VVLTVRE)", a track from the bands anticipated new release "THE SHIT OV GOD",  unleashed 5/9/2025 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS 

 BEHEMOTH have posted "SATAN'S SWORD (I HAVE BECOME)", a track from the bands anticipated new reissue of  "PANDEMONIC INCANTATIONS", due to be unleashed 9/12/2025 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.  

 

  BEHEMOTH have announced  FALL 2025 LATIN AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH DEICIDE and NIDHOGG..

. BEHEMOTH, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "THE SHIT OV GOD",  unleashed 5/9/2025 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

BEHEMOTH, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated live release  "XXX YEARS OV BLASPHEMY", unleashed 10/25/2024 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

BEHEMOTH have announced SPRING 2025 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES WITH  SATYRICON and ROTTING CHRIST.

BEHEMOTH unleashed  "OPVS CONTRA NATVRAM",  unleashed 9/16/2022 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS. 

BEHEMOTH have won the FRYDERYK  AWARD for their latest release  “OPVS CONTRA NATVRAM”.

BEHEMOTH have announced  SUMMER 2023 EUROPEAN/FESTIVAL TOUR DATES. 

BEHEMOTH unleashed "O PENTAGRAM IGNUS" (EP), 9/26/2019 via NEW AEON MUSICK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM BEHEMOTH: 

Behemoth regret to announce the cancellation of the band’s scheduled performance on March 3 in Bangalore, India.

Over the past few weeks, we and our team have received numerous credible threats stemming from religious Christian groups who have been applying pressure to authorities and to the promoter in an effort to stop the show from taking place. These threats have raised serious concerns regarding the band’s safety and security, including the possibility of arrest or physical danger.

We have been in close contact with the local promoter throughout this process. We want to make it clear that this cancellation is not the fault of the promoter, who has acted in good faith at every stage. Despite genuine efforts, it was not possible to obtain sufficient assurances that the band would be protected from legal consequences or security risks. On that basis, we have made the decision to cancel the show.

This is another example of religious fanaticism attempting to impose itself on artistic expression, something the band has recently faced in Turkey. It is deeply concerning to see what feels like a growing movement toward censorship around the world. In this modern age, artists should not face intimidation, threats, or the risk of imprisonment for performing their art.

Regardless of religion, race, or culture, freedom of expression must remain a fundamental principle. We believe it is important that people stand together in support of liberal values and creative freedom.

To our legions in India, we are deeply disappointed that we will not be able to perform for you on this occasion. We appreciate your support and hope to return soon.

Stay strong. Stay free.

 

 

 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-