Genre(s):
Thrash/Black Metal (early), Avant-Garde (late 80s), Glam ('88), Gothic/Doom Metal (2000s)
Lyrical Theme(s):
Occultism, history, literature
Origin:
Switzerland (Zurich)
Formed In:
1984
Status:
Split-up
Last known line-up:
Thomas Gabriel Fischer (Tom G. Warrior) - Vocals & Guitar (1984-1993, 2001-2008) (Hellhammer, Apollyon Sun, Triptykon)
Martin Eric Ain (Martin Eric Stricker) - Bass & Vocals (1984-1985, 1986-1987, 1990-1993, 2003-2008) (Hellhammer)
Former/Past Member(s):
Bass:
Dominic Steiner (1985) (Junk Food)
Curt Victor Bryant (1988-1990, Guitar 1990-1993) (Doomsday (US))
Guitar:
Ron Marks (1987 (live), 1990 (session)) (Subsonic)
Oliver Amberg (1988-89) (Coroner)
Erol Unala (2001-2005) (Apollyon Sun, Amarna Sky (Guest))
Anders Odden (2006-2007 (live only)) (Cadaver (Nor)/Cadaver Inc, Hydr Hydr, Apoptygma Berzerk, Balvaz)
V. Santura (2007-2008 (live only)) (Dark Fortress, Noneuclid, Triptykon)
Drums:
Isaac Darso (1984)
Stephen "Evoked Damnator" Priestly (1984 (session), 1988-1992) (Hellhammer)
Reed St. Mark (1985-1988, 1992-1993) (Mindfunk, Triptykon)
Franco Sesa (2004-2008) (Flattrack, NunFuckRitual)
Additional Note
Discography:
Celtic Frost - Morbid Tales [ep] - 1984
Celtic Frost - Emperor's Return [ep] - 1985
Celtic Frost - To Mega Therion [full-length] - 1985
Celtic Frost - Tragic Serenades [ep] - 1986
Celtic Frost - I Won't Dance [single] - 1987
Celtic Frost - The Collector's Celtic Frost [single] - 1987
Celtic Frost - Into The Pandemonium [full-length] - 1987
Celtic Frost - Cold Lake [full-length] - 1988
Celtic Frost - The Celtic Frost Story [single] - 1989
Celtic Frost - Wine In My Hand (Third From The Sun) [ep] - 1990
Celtic Frost - Vanity/Nemesis [full-length] - 1990
Celtic Frost - Parched With Thirst Am I And Dying [best of/compilation] - 1992
Celtic Frost - Demo 92 [demo] - 1992
Celtic Frost - Prototype [demo] - 2002
Celtic Frost - Are You Morbid? [best of/compilation] - 2003
Celtic Frost - Monotheist [full-length] - 2006
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Official site:
www.celticfrost.com
