Celtic Frost - Morbid Tales [Red Vinyl]

Format: 2 x LP, Red Vinyl
Catalogue: NOISE2CLP010
ICPN: 4050538792959
Release Date: 13 Jan 2023
Genre: Metal

Tracklist:
Human (Intro)
Into the Crypts of Rays
Visions of Mortality
Dethroned Emperor
Morbid Tales
Procreation (Of the Wicked)
Return to the Eve
Danse Macabre
Nocturnal Fear
Morbid Tales (1984 Rehearsal)
Messiah (1984 Rehearsal)
Procreation (Of the Wicked) (1984 Rehearsal)
Nocturnal Fear (1984 Rehearsal)

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 among the finest extreme and experimental bands of the 1980s. Refusing ever to do what was expected or demanded, the band constantly changed musical direction, always brought in surprising influences, and kept people guessing as to where they might venture next. Their catalogue of albums is formidable and unmatched. Each is not only unique, but part of an entire tapestry that only now can be appreciated for being a remarkable part of music history. Despite, or maybe because of, constant turmoil on so many fronts, Celtic Frost achieved an artistic level few others would even have dared to dream of aspiring towards. They climbed high because they were never afraid to fall. Which is why the band are now rightly regarded as icons, and iconoclasts.

The debut album from the band was released in 1984, and was quickly recognised as the work of agitated and agitating talents. This album was a huge influence on the burgeoning death and thrash scenes at the time. A masterclass of riff tirades and unholy sentiments. This reissue includes rehearsals from 1984 and the concept and art direction of the release was done by the man behind Celtic Frost, Tom G. Warrior.