SAKIS TOLIS (ROTTING CHRIST) Career Talk At INFERNO FEST | Metal Injection

Frank sits down with Sakis Tolis, mastermind behind Rotting Christ and new his new solo album, to discuss his 3 decade career at this year's Inferno Festival. They run through why he chose to create a solo record, the secret to 30+ years of career, things he’s learned about himself along the way, taking risks in the band and life, his unique writing style and so much more!
00:00 - Discussing the origins of music for him / making it a career
03:30- The show or band that inspired this life long journey
03:45 - His unique sound and how it formed
05:24 - The secret to keeping writing interesting after 35 years of non stop music
07:24 - Other interests and passions in his life
08:30 - Why he chose to write a solo album instead of another Rotting Christ album
10:21 - Feelings on creating a record by himself
11:32 - Whether he ever considered changing the band name
14:08 - Speaking about the darker times in the band
16:23 - What he has learned about himself along the way / Mental Health
18:15 - preparing for his first solo show
18:38 - Fan Question: Growing up in a small town of Greece
23:35 - Regretting any risks he’s taken in life
25:00 - The thought of slowing down on music as he ages
26:37 - Fan Question: Starting off to play shows in places that aren’t ready
29:31- His feelings on being detained at borders because of his band
31:16 - His feelings on newer bands in the scene
32:07 - Fan Question: His feelings on social media
33:32 - Fan Question: Why extreme metal and not something more accessible
34:18 - His most cherished records of his own
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[@shadoweater9805]

Sakis Tolis = UNIQUE ❤️

[@zacharyseibert4526]

Triarchy Of The Lost Lovers is a majestic masterpiece. Sakis is a legend!

[@g.g.nonserviam7633]

Sakis means....creation,inspiration, open mind and so respectfully metalbrother....A Huge legendary Artist .Professional...working hard all these years...and Only Respect !.

[@Valkyrie_71]

Amazing interview/talk 🖤💪 So much to admire about this inspirational man and the music he has created over the years.

[@xXAnthony619Xx]

Such a great band. They really brought me to delve way deeper into the Black Metal genre. The Heretics is so damn good. Great music for trail running. Amazing band live as well!

[@marybuster5349]

🖤🔥🖤🔥🖤🔥 love this interview awesome band awesome man

[@nramos6393]

Sakis Tolis is a fucking great dude

[@jesserichards5582]

🤘Hell Yeah!!!❤

[@g.g.nonserviam7633]

Only Respect...~ NON SERVIAM ~ Metalbrothers & SIisters 🤘🏻

[@user-hz1hj9sw5z]

Totally adorable 🥰🥰🥰👹🤘

[@MaidenIron-mn6yx]

Sakis tolis te amo cabron... desde Puebia México

[@mauriciox1227]

Que naco

[@xSyNx2000]

Α ρε Σάκη με τις αγγλικάρες σου! Θέλει να πει βορρά και λεει South.Προσκυνώ! Ειναι ο καλύτερος απλά! Νον Σερβιαμ ια ια!

[@Eleleth833]

I think all Greek rock/ electronic /metal musician's are Vangelis children ❤

[@jhonjuniorlopezcastro4049]

Grecia ya por si es pagano