“Bathory, Venom and Celtic Frost made me growl this way” – Rotting Christ’s Sakis Tolis shares his story as a metal vocalist 

Sakis Tolis is not only the founding member but also the iconic frontman of Rotting Christ, one of Greece’s most influential metal exports. For over three decades, his distinct voice, songwriting, and relentless passion have helped shape the sound of Hellenic black metal and carried the band from underground cult status to international acclaim. With a career that spans from raw demos in the late ‘80s to global tours alongside the genre’s biggest names, Sakis stands as a pillar of perseverance and creativity in the extreme metal scene.

Chaoszine sat down with Tolis before Rotting Christ’s performance at Helsinki Ice Hall on April 22nd supporting Satyricon and Behemoth to discuss about his personal journey as a metal vocalist — from the early days of experimenting with harsh vocals and learning to growl, to finding his voice and place in a genre that demands both aggression and authenticity.

Sakis reflects on how his vocal style has evolved over the decades, what keeps him inspired to continue after all these years, and how the underground spirit still drives him today and gives honest look at the life and mindset of one of black metal’s most respected front men. You can check out the latest episode to the metal front man video series below:

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