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and Kris Kristofferson with original vocalist Mark Lanegan on "The Lonely Night"

Their fourteenth album is both a nod to the band's defiant past and an undeniable step forward in the evolution of a genre they helped define

All Eternals Deck continues Darnielle's career-long quest to find hard-won moments of joy in the momentary resolve of people who have recognized

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Rotting Christ - Rituals - Yellow Vinyl edited 03/23/2026 EA and Kris Kristofferson with originalFor almost 30 years, Rotting Christ has blazed a trail for the black metal genre to follow. From their primitive early material through to 2012's epic Kata Ton Daimona Eaytoy, their pioneering spirit has been a flame of inspiration in an increasingly reductive genre. In 2016 the renowned band returned with Rituals, a diverse collection of songs influenced by rites and myths from all around the globe. Rituals highlights their unique power and magic,