ROTTING CHRIST

Greece's ROTTING CHRIST will enter the studio in May to record their new album, tentatively due in September through Century Media Records. A world tour will coincide with the release of the new CD.

The follow-up to 2002's “Genesis” sees the group “returning back to [their] roots. [The musical path] the band [chose to follow on] the last couple of albums [will continue] and it really brings back memories of 'Thy Mighty Contract',” according to a post on the band's web site.

In other news, ROTTING CHRIST have parted ways with keyboardist George and will perform some of their upcoming tour dates as a four-piece. George's departure was amicable and re-emphasizes the band's desire to reconnect with their early '90s philosophy and sound, according to a statement on the group's web site.

January 25. 2004