Frank sits down with Sakis Tolis, mastermind behind Rotting Christ and new his new solo album, to discuss his 3 decade career at this year's Inferno Festival. They run through why he chose to create a solo record, the secret to 30+ years of career, things he’s learned about himself along the way, taking risks in the band and life, his unique writing style and so much more!
00:00 - Discussing the origins of music for him / making it a career
03:30- The show or band that inspired this life long journey
03:45 - His unique sound and how it formed
05:24 - The secret to keeping writing interesting after 35 years of non stop music
07:24 - Other interests and passions in his life
08:30 - Why he chose to write a solo album instead of another Rotting Christ album
10:21 - Feelings on creating a record by himself
11:32 - Whether he ever considered changing the band name
14:08 - Speaking about the darker times in the band
16:23 - What he has learned about himself along the way / Mental Health
18:15 - preparing for his first solo show
18:38 - Fan Question: Growing up in a small town of Greece
23:35 - Regretting any risks he’s taken in life
25:00 - The thought of slowing down on music as he ages
26:37 - Fan Question: Starting off to play shows in places that aren’t ready
29:31- His feelings on being detained at borders because of his band
31:16 - His feelings on newer bands in the scene
32:07 - Fan Question: His feelings on social media
33:32 - Fan Question: Why extreme metal and not something more accessible
34:18 - His most cherished records of his own
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