Jump to content

Sakis Tolis: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Annecremin (talk | contribs)
475 edits
Undid revision 897638267 by 82.137.10.143 (talk) - Vandalism
Annecremin (talk | contribs)
475 edits
m Added Greek name and references
Line 18: Line 18:
}}
}}


'''Athanasios "Sakis" Tolis''' (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. 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 also provided guest backing vocals on the track ''Mocking Modesty'' on the [[Nightrage]] album ''[[Wearing a Martyr's Crown]]''.
'''Athanasios "Sakis" Tolis''' ([[Greek language|Greek]]: Σάκη Τόλη, 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. 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 also provided guest backing vocals on the track ''Mocking Modesty'' on the [[Nightrage]] album ''[[Wearing a Martyr's Crown]]''.


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

⚫
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>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 14:24, 18 May 2019

Athanasios "Sakis" Tolis
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: Σάκη Τόλη, born 29 June 1972) is a Greek musician best known as the vocalist and 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 also provided guest backing vocals on the track Mocking Modesty on the Nightrage album Wearing a Martyr's Crown.

He also played guitar in a black/death metal band Thou Art Lord[3], which features members from several other prominent Greek extreme metal groups, such as Necromantia and Septic Flesh.[4]

He endorses Grossman custom made guitars. He currently has a signature V-Shaped guitar with the Greek letters ΧΞΣ inlaid in the fretboard.

In 2018, Tolis announced he was co-authoring a book titled Non Serviam: The Official Story Of Rotting Christ with Dayal Patterson.[5] The book was published in November 2018 and details the history of the band.[6][7]

References

  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. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
  3. ^ DiVita, Joe. "Rotting Christ Debut New Song 'Heaven and Hell and Fire'". Loudwire. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
  4. ^ "Thou Art Lord - Biography - Metal Storm". www.metalstorm.net. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
  5. ^ "ROTTING CHRIST: 'Non Serviam: The Official Story Of Rotting Christ' Book Due In November". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. August 27, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  6. ^ "Rotting Christ first ever book out soon!". Rotting Christ first ever book out soon!. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
  7. ^ "Non Serviam: Rotting Christ Biography Coming Out on November 30th". Decibel Magazine. November 2, 2018. Retrieved May 18, 2019.


Stub icon

This article about a Greek singer is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Stub icon

This article on a Greek musician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

This article on a guitarist is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Sakis_Tolis&oldid=897657332"