Celtic Frost was an influential extreme metal band that emerged from Switzerland in the early 1980s. Formed in 1984 by frontman Thomas Gabriel Fischer (also known as Tom G. Warrior) and bassist Martin Eric Ain after the disbandment of their earlier group, Hellhammer, Celtic Frost was instrumental in the development and proliferation of several metal subgenres, including thrash, death, and black metal. Their music was recognized for its avant-garde elements, mixing aggressive riffs with classical influences, operatic elements, and experimental soundscapes.

The band's discography presents a litany of groundbreaking records that helped define the sound and aesthetic of underground metal. Albums such as "Morbid Tales" (1984) and "To Mega Therion" (1985) delivered a raw, unpolished intensity, while "Into the Pandemonium" (1987) showcased their affinity for daring, unconventional compositions. Their later works, like "Vanity / Nemesis" (1990), saw Celtic Frost incorporating a more accessible, yet still dark and heavy sound. "Monotheist" (2006), their final studio album after a lengthy hiatus, was a triumphant return to form with its crushing, doom-laden tracks. Despite disbanding in 2008, Celtic Frost's legacy endures, their pioneering spirit still resonating powerfully within the metal community.

Genres

Black Metal

Black Thrash

Death Metal

Deathrash

Metal

Old School Thrash

Swiss Black Metal

Swiss Metal

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Obituary

Latest Release

Visual Aggression

Celtic Frost

Single - Released November 25, 2022