Heroes of the extreme metal scene, there has always been so much more to Celtic Frosts music. From Morbid Tales, through to Mega Therion, onwards to Into The Pandemonium and finally Vanity/Nemesis, this is a band who refused to conform or follow any specific musical direction. They experimented, took risks and in the process have left behind a remarkable catalogue which is timeless and extraordinary. When you hear these albums, you appreciate why succeeding generations of diehard fans and cutting edge bands are so heavily inspired and influenced by Celtic Frost.
The debut album from Celtic Frost was released in 1984 and was quickly recognised as the work of agitated and agitating talents. This album was a huge influence on the...
Released in 1985, the bands second album had an ominous pall of doom and gloom, enmeshed in a sound both primitive yet also Wagnerian in its vast scope. Many claim...
It almost seems churlish to regard Celtic Frost as one of the great extreme metal bands, because they were so much more than that. It’s better to hail them as...
Released in 1990, not only does this album feature a twisted cover of David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’, but it saw the band going in a much more thrash-oriented direction. The restless...