t 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.
This CD box set includes :
? Morbid Tales (Full album, remastered)
? To Mega Therion (Full album plus Tragic Serenades bonus tracks, remastered)
? Into The Pandemonium (Full album plus I Won't Dance bonus tracks, remastered)
? Emperor's Return (Full EP plus bonus tracks, remastered)
? Grave Hill Bunker Rehearsals (1984 rehearsal tracks)
? 40 page book of brand new interviews with founding member Tom G Warrior and drummer Reed St Mark. Contains rare and unseen photos from the era.
? Two sided poster.
? ?Necromaniac Union' fan club enamel badge.
? ?Danse Macabre' sew on woven patch.
