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'''Athanasios''' "'''Sakis'''" '''Tolis''' ({{lang-el|Αθανάσιος "Σάκης" Τόλης}}; born 29 June 1972) is a Greek musician best known as the [[lead vocalist|vocalist]] and guitarist of [[Rotting Christ]].<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p200423|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Rotting Christ|last=DaRonco|first=Mike|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=14 March 2010}}</ref> He is also known as '''Necromayhem'''.
'''Athanasios''' "'''Sakis'''" '''Tolis''' ({{langx|el|Αθανάσιος "Σάκης" Τόλης}}; born 29 June 1972) is a Greek musician best known as the [[lead vocalist|vocalist]] and rhythm guitarist of [[Rotting Christ]].<ref>{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p200423|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Rotting Christ|last=DaRonco|first=Mike|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=14 March 2010}}</ref> He is also known as '''Necromayhem'''.


He has recently produced some of the band's albums and contributed as session keyboardist.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.greeknewsagenda.gr/index.php/interviews/arts-in-greece/6699-rotting-christ|title=Arts in Greece {{!}} Sakis Tolis of Rotting Christ "Greek metal bands are probably our biggest music export right now"|website=www.greeknewsagenda.gr|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-11-04}}</ref> Sakis has also provided guest vocals and guitars for a number of bands,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Sakis_Tolis/7915|title=Sakis Tolis - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives|website=www.metal-archives.com|access-date=2019-05-18}}</ref> for example providing guest backing vocals on the track ''Mocking Modesty'' on the [[Nightrage]] album ''[[Wearing a Martyr's Crown]]''.
He has recently produced some of the band's albums and contributed as session keyboardist.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.greeknewsagenda.gr/index.php/interviews/arts-in-greece/6699-rotting-christ|title=Arts in Greece {{!}} Sakis Tolis of Rotting Christ "Greek metal bands are probably our biggest music export right now"|website=www.greeknewsagenda.gr|date=April 30, 2018 |language=en-gb|access-date=2018-11-04}}</ref> Sakis has also provided guest vocals and guitars for a number of bands, for example providing guest backing vocals on the track ''Mocking Modesty'' on the [[Nightrage]] album ''[[Wearing a Martyr's Crown]]'' and additional vocals on Spanish [[North of South (band)|North of South]]'s single "Just Fourteen Seconds", taken from their ''The Tides in Our Veins'' album.<ref>{{Cite web|last=ioannisdolas|date=2021-06-14|title=Rotting Christ's Sakis Tolis contributes to North Of South|url=https://www.rockpages.gr/rotting-christs-sakis-tolis-contributes-to-north-of-south/?lang=en|access-date=2021-06-16|website=Rockpages|language=en-US}}</ref>


He also played guitar in a [[black metal|black]]/[[death metal]] band [[Thou Art Lord]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/rotting-christ-heaven-and-hell-and-fire-song-premiere/|title=Rotting Christ Debut New Song 'Heaven and Hell and Fire'|last=DiVita|first=Joe|website=Loudwire|language=en|access-date=2019-05-18}}</ref> which features members from several other prominent Greek [[extreme metal]] groups, such as [[Necromantia]] and [[Septic Flesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.metalstorm.net/bands/biography.php?band_id=653&bandname=Thou+Art+Lord|title=Thou Art Lord - Biography - Metal Storm|website=www.metalstorm.net|access-date=2019-05-18}}</ref>
He also played guitar in a [[black metal|black]]/[[death metal]] band [[Thou Art Lord]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/rotting-christ-heaven-and-hell-and-fire-song-premiere/|title=Rotting Christ Debut New Song 'Heaven and Hell and Fire'|last=DiVita|first=Joe|website=Loudwire|date=December 18, 2018 |language=en|access-date=2019-05-18}}</ref> which features members from several other prominent Greek [[extreme metal]] groups, such as [[Necromantia]] and [[Septic Flesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.metalstorm.net/bands/biography.php?band_id=653&bandname=Thou+Art+Lord|title=Thou Art Lord - Biography - Metal Storm|website=www.metalstorm.net|access-date=2019-05-18}}</ref>


He used to endorse Grossman custom made guitars. He currently has a signature V-Shaped guitar with the Greek letters [[Number of the beast|ΧΞΣ]] inlaid in the fretboard. As of 2016 he is endorsed by ESP Guitars and uses an Eclipse model.
He used to endorse Grossman custom made guitars. He currently has a signature V-Shaped guitar with the Greek letters [[Number of the beast|ΧΞΣ]] inlaid in the fretboard. As of 2016 he is endorsed by ESP Guitars and uses an Eclipse model.
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In 2018, Tolis announced he was co-authoring a book titled ''Non Serviam: The Official Story Of Rotting Christ'' with [[Dayal Patterson]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/rotting-christ-non-serviam-the-official-story-of-rotting-christ-book-due-in-november/|title=ROTTING CHRIST: 'Non Serviam: The Official Story Of Rotting Christ' Book Due In November|date=2018-08-27|work=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=2018-10-30|language=en-US}}</ref> The book was published in November 2018 and details the history of the band.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rotting-christ.com/en/news/rotting-christ-first-ever-book-out-soon-201|title=Rotting Christ first ever book out soon!|website=Rotting Christ first ever book out soon!|language=en|access-date=2019-05-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2018/11/02/non-serviam-rotting-christ-biography-coming-out-on-november-30th/|title=Non Serviam: Rotting Christ Biography Coming Out on November 30th|date=2018-11-02|website=Decibel Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-18}}</ref>
In 2018, Tolis announced he was co-authoring a book titled ''Non Serviam: The Official Story Of Rotting Christ'' with [[Dayal Patterson]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/rotting-christ-non-serviam-the-official-story-of-rotting-christ-book-due-in-november/|title=ROTTING CHRIST: 'Non Serviam: The Official Story Of Rotting Christ' Book Due In November|date=2018-08-27|work=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=2018-10-30|language=en-US}}</ref> The book was published in November 2018 and details the history of the band.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rotting-christ.com/en/news/rotting-christ-first-ever-book-out-soon-201|title=Rotting Christ first ever book out soon!|website=Rotting Christ first ever book out soon!|language=en|access-date=2019-05-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2018/11/02/non-serviam-rotting-christ-biography-coming-out-on-november-30th/|title=Non Serviam: Rotting Christ Biography Coming Out on November 30th|date=2018-11-02|website=Decibel Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-18}}</ref>


In March 19, 2022, he released his first solo album, ''Among the Fires of Hell''.
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A species of prehistoric [[brittle star]], ''Brezinacantha tolis'', was named after him and his brother [[Themis Tolis]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/new-fossil-species-discovery-named-after-rotting-christ/ |title=New Fossil Species Discovery Named After ROTTING CHRIST}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |doi=10.1038/s41598-018-27326-z|title=Brittle-star mass occurrence on a Late Cretaceous methane seep from South Dakota, USA|year=2018|last1=Thuy|first1=Ben|last2=Landman|first2=Neil H.|last3=Larson|first3=Neal L.|last4=Numberger-Thuy|first4=Lea D.|journal=Scientific Reports|volume=8|issue=1|page=9617|pmid=29941907|pmc=6018167|bibcode=2018NatSR...8.9617T}}</ref>

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A species of prehistoric [[brittle star]], ''Brezinacantha tolis'', was named after him and his brother Themis Tolis.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/new-fossil-species-discovery-named-after-rotting-christ/ |title=New Fossil Species Discovery Named After ROTTING CHRIST|date=November 3, 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |doi=10.1038/s41598-018-27326-z|title=Brittle-star mass occurrence on a Late Cretaceous methane seep from South Dakota, USA|year=2018|last1=Thuy|first1=Ben|last2=Landman|first2=Neil H.|last3=Larson|first3=Neal L.|last4=Numberger-Thuy|first4=Lea D.|journal=Scientific Reports|volume=8|issue=1|page=9617|pmid=29941907|pmc=6018167|bibcode=2018NatSR...8.9617T}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 00:02, 25 October 2024

Athanasios "Sakis" Tolis
Tolis in 2010
Tolis in 2010
Background information
Birth nameAthanasios Tolis
Born (1972-06-29) 29 June 1972 (age 52)
OriginAttica, Athens, Greece
GenresMelodic black metal, black metal, symphonic black metal, death metal, grindcore, gothic metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)Guitars, vocals, keyboards, bass,drum
Years active1987–present
LabelsCentury Media (1996–2006)
Season of Mist (2006–present)

Athanasios "Sakis" Tolis (Greek: Αθανάσιος "Σάκης" Τόλης; born 29 June 1972) is a Greek musician best known as the vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Rotting Christ.[1] He is also known as Necromayhem.

He has recently produced some of the band's albums and contributed as session keyboardist.[2] Sakis has also provided guest vocals and guitars for a number of bands, for example providing guest backing vocals on the track Mocking Modesty on the Nightrage album Wearing a Martyr's Crown and additional vocals on Spanish North of South's single "Just Fourteen Seconds", taken from their The Tides in Our Veins album.[3]

He also played guitar in a black/death metal band Thou Art Lord,[4] which features members from several other prominent Greek extreme metal groups, such as Necromantia and Septic Flesh.[5]

He used to endorse Grossman custom made guitars. He currently has a signature V-Shaped guitar with the Greek letters ΧΞΣ inlaid in the fretboard. As of 2016 he is endorsed by ESP Guitars and uses an Eclipse model.

In 2018, Tolis announced he was co-authoring a book titled Non Serviam: The Official Story Of Rotting Christ with Dayal Patterson.[6] The book was published in November 2018 and details the history of the band.[7][8]

In March 19, 2022, he released his first solo album, Among the Fires of Hell.

A species of prehistoric brittle star, Brezinacantha tolis, was named after him and his brother Themis Tolis.[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ DaRonco, Mike. "Biography: Rotting Christ". Allmusic. Retrieved March 14, 2010.
  2. ^ "Arts in Greece | Sakis Tolis of Rotting Christ "Greek metal bands are probably our biggest music export right now"". www.greeknewsagenda.gr. April 30, 2018. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
  3. ^ ioannisdolas (June 14, 2021). "Rotting Christ's Sakis Tolis contributes to North Of South". Rockpages. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  4. ^ DiVita, Joe (December 18, 2018). "Rotting Christ Debut New Song 'Heaven and Hell and Fire'". Loudwire. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
  5. ^ "Thou Art Lord - Biography - Metal Storm". www.metalstorm.net. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
  6. ^ "ROTTING CHRIST: 'Non Serviam: The Official Story Of Rotting Christ' Book Due In November". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. August 27, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  7. ^ "Rotting Christ first ever book out soon!". Rotting Christ first ever book out soon!. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
  8. ^ "Non Serviam: Rotting Christ Biography Coming Out on November 30th". Decibel Magazine. November 2, 2018. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
  9. ^ "New Fossil Species Discovery Named After ROTTING CHRIST". November 3, 2020.
  10. ^ Thuy, Ben; Landman, Neil H.; Larson, Neal L.; Numberger-Thuy, Lea D. (2018). "Brittle-star mass occurrence on a Late Cretaceous methane seep from South Dakota, USA". Scientific Reports. 8 (1): 9617. Bibcode:2018NatSR...8.9617T. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-27326-z. PMC 6018167. PMID 29941907.


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