CELTIC FROST - To Mega Therion · DIGIPAK CD

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Background information about 'To Mega Therion'

"To Mega Therion" stands as one of the most groundbreaking and influential albums in extreme metal history, marking Celtic Frost's bold evolution from their primitive thrash roots into uncharted sonic territories. Released in 1985, this masterpiece showcased the Swiss band's willingness to experiment with unconventional elements, incorporating operatic female vocals, orchestral arrangements, and avant-garde song structures that would later inspire countless bands across multiple genres. The album's title track and epic compositions like "Circle of the Tyrants" and "Necromantical Screams" demonstrate Tom Gabriel Warrior's visionary approach to extreme music, blending crushing heaviness with theatrical grandeur.

What makes "To Mega Therion" truly special is its fearless departure from metal conventions of the time. The inclusion of classical elements and the haunting female vocals create an atmosphere that's both brutal and beautiful, dark yet majestic. Songs like "Dawn of Meggido" showcase the band's ability to craft memorable hooks within their extreme framework, while tracks such as "Return to the Eve" reveal their knack for creating genuinely unsettling atmospheres. This reissue captures all the raw power and innovative spirit that made Celtic Frost pioneers of what would eventually become symphonic black metal and gothic metal.

For fans of:
Bathory, Venom, Mercyful Fate, Emperor, and Samael

Track listing

1. Innocence and Wrath
2. The Usurper
3. Jewel Throne
4. Dawn of Meggido
5. Eternal Summer
6. Circle of the Tyrants
7. (Beyond the) North Winds
8. Fainted Eyes
9. Tears in a Prophet's Dream
10. Necromantical Screams

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