Sanctus Diavolos

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Sanctus Diavolos
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Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 20, 2004
RecordedMay–June 2004
Genre Black metal
Length48:41
Label Century Media
Producer Sakis Tolis
Rotting Christ chronology
Genesis
(2002)
Sanctus Diavolos
(2004)
Theogonia
(2007)
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Sanctus Diavolos is the eighth full-length album by Greek extreme metal band Rotting Christ.

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It is also the first release after the departure of long-time guitarist Kostas and keyboardist George. The album features a guest appearance by Gus G. (Dream Evil, Firewind) on guitar, a live choir, and mainman Sakis Tolis handling synthesizers.

It was recorded at SCA studios in Greece and mixed by Fredrik Nordström (Studio Fredman) in Sweden.

Track listing

All songs written by Sakis Tolis.

  1. "Visions of a Blind Order" – 3:46
  2. "Thy Wings Thy Horns Thy Sin" – 4:13
  3. "Athanati Este" – 5:40
  4. "Tyrannical" – 5:07
  5. "You My Cross" – 4:19
  6. "Sanctimonious" – 3:16
  7. "Serve in Heaven" – 3:55
  8. "Shades of Evil" – 5:14
  9. "Doctrine" – 6:28
  10. "Sanctus Diavolos" – 6:41

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