Description
Although they might not be considered pure doom band but they certainly further shaped sub genre of doom metal that have evovled in the current scene. Celtic Frost was an influential heavy metal band from Zürich, Switzerland. They are known for their heavy influence on the extreme metal and gothic metal genres. The group was first active from 1984 to 1993, and re-formed in 2001. Following Tom Gabriel Fischer's departure in 2008, Celtic Frost decided to break up again. The band was inspired by heavy metal groups such as Black Sabbath, Angel Witch, Venom but also by new wave acts like Bauhaus, Siouxsie & the Banshees and Christian Death.
Origin and Status
Switzerland (Zürich, Zürich) - Disbanded
Members
- Tom Gabriel Fischer – vocals, guitars, programming (1984–2008)
- Martin Eric Ain – bass guitar, vocals (1984-1987, 1990-1993, 2003–2008)
- Franco Sesa – drums, percussion (2001–2008)
- V Santura – guitar (live, 2007–2008)
Former members
- Tom Gabriel Fischer – vocals, guitars, programming (1984–2008)
- Martin Eric Ain – bass guitar, vocals (1984-1987, 1990-1993, 2003–2008)
- Franco Sesa – drums, percussion (2001–2008)
- V Santura – guitar (live, 2007–2008)
Discography
Studio albums
- Morbid Tales (1984, re-released in 1999) (vinyl re-release in 2008)
- To Mega Therion (1985, re-released in 1999)
- Into the Pandemonium (1987, re-released in 1999)
- Cold Lake (1988)
- Vanity/Nemesis (1990, re-released in 1999)
- Monotheist (2006)
EPs
- Emperor's Return (1985, re-released as part of Morbid Tales in 1999)
- Tragic Serenades (1986)
Compilations
- Parched With Thirst Am I and Dying (1992)
Contact and Links
http://www.celticfrost.com/
http://www.myspace.com/celticfrost
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