Granted I’ve never been a huge Rotting Christ fan, but I’ve had a weak spot for some extreme greek music for some time now. Theogonia has still not sold me 100% either, but there are undeniably songs that really impressed me in this 2007 release.

Sakis delivered some hooks that forced me to keep replaying the first cople of tracks obsessively. ‘Keravnos Kivernitos’ really appeals to me for the extended tension building lasting 1 minute 40 seconds and a subsequent transition to relief of melodic ecstasy and its wise drum section.

Thunderous uprising, thunderous uprising,
Oh, you sweet love in despair…
Lighting rising, lighting uprising,
Unmask your face of sorrow and care
Sense the ancient disfear

So in summary, badass choice of guitar effects, tight riffing, and the soundtrack moments of spoken Greek and chants having me talking up the first couple of songs. Granted my attention span fades as the album marches on, but Rotting Christ managed to perk these ears and sparked interest in future albums.

LOGOS! AEMA! NOEMA!

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