Der Perfekte Traum - édition gatefold

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Black vinyl, 12" (33 RPM), in a gatefold sleeve. First pressing of 300 copies. Emerging from the Athenian underground, ROTTING CHRIST has been shaping the sound and spirit of Greek extreme metal for over thirty years. From its black metal origins to a melodic and ritualistic grandeur, its evolution remains one of the most fascinating in the genre. Originally released at the dawn of a pivotal era, ‘Der Perfekte Traum’ immortalizes ROTTING CHRIST in the midst of transformation. Bridging the melodic darkness of ‘A Dead Poem’ and the atmospheric depth of ‘Sleep of the Angels’, this rare EP offers a glimpse of a band in full redefinition. The eponymous track, enchanting and performed in German, is among their most unique and hypnotic compositions, blending gothic textures and industrial sounds. Alongside it, “Moonlight” explores dark and melancholic rock sounds, foreshadowing the band's future explorations. To complete this reissue, a selection of live recordings immerses us in the intensity of the ‘Triarchy of the Lost Lovers’ era, preserving the visceral stage presence of the band in its most authentic form. Now reissued, this long-overlooked chapter in the history of ROTTING CHRIST is a must-have for fans and collectors. For fans of NIGHTFALL, MOONSPELL, SEPTICFLESH, PRIMORDIAL, VARATHRON. Artwork by Stephen Kasner.