Celtic Frost Morbid Tales/Emperor's Return
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Tracklist:
Morbid Tales

1. Into the Crypts of Rays (4:20)
2. Visions of Mortality (4:48)
3. Dethroned Emperor (4:38)
4. Morbid Tales (3:29)
Emperor's Return

5. Circle of the Tyrants (4:27)
6. Procreation (of the Wicked) (4:05)
7. Return to the Eve (4:08)
8. Danse Macabre (3:52)
9. Nocturnal Fear (3:38)
10. Suicidal Winds (4:36)
11. Visual Aggression (4:11)

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Countorus USER (7 Reviews)

2009-08-02 | 114 comments | 1,238 views

Summary: are you morbid?

6 of 6 thought this review was well written

Celtic Frost was an influential metal band from Zurich, Switzerland. The band started after the demise of the legendary influential metal band Hellhammer. Guitarist/vocalist Thomas G. Warrior went on yo form what is now known as Celtic Frost. The band had a huge role in influencing bands in the death and black metal genre, mostly because the bands sound which was at the time very extreme though heard today would be dismissed as anything but extreme. Officially formed in 1984 they were quick to release their debut Morbid Tales.

The album starts off with the haunting tortured screams of 'Human' leading into the explosive track 'Into Crypts of Rays'. The term 'speed metal' was thrown around a lot around this time, and Celtic Frost were among one of the bands who coined the term. Thinking of them as speed metal is pretty ridiculous but when hearing 'Into Crypts of Rays' you may think otherwise. Moving on other tracks such as'Visons of Mortality' and 'Deathroned Emperor' are the more doom influenced songs on the album, as the songs are sure to crush you with its powerful riffs throughout. More slower paced songs such as the title track and 'Procreation (Of The Wicked)' are basically there to showcase how painfully heavy the band is as they chug through riffs better than you could ever do on your Kerry King signature series guitar.

The album as whole is amazing; there isn't one single bad track on the album. But one song that sticks out like a sore thumb is 'Danse Macabre' as its basically a batch of different noises and sounds which could tie into their later works as they experimented avant-garde. The final product of the song is very chilling and disturbingly inspiring. Aside from avant-garde; the bands sound takes key ingredients from thrash metal, doom metal and black metal. Combinding all those you basically get Morbid Tales and all its holiness.

But most importantly what makes the album so great is without a doubt vocalist Thomas G. Warrior, as his vocals are so sinister and more metal then you could ever imagine. His signiture 'ughs' are present almost every song and are enough to punish your face. You could say as a guitarist that he is nothing special but the powerful riffs and shredding solos say otherwise. Also Bassist Martin Eric Ain's work is audible at all times and is definitely above average. Now what can be seen as a letdown for the album as whole is the production mostly because it is not very good. But thats what makes the album that much more awesome because the bad production value makes the guitar playing so much more intense. It makes the tone more crunchy and more loud and aggressive. Same can be said about the vocals. Overall this is a very important release from a very influential band. I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys metal's beginning's and RIFFS

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Countorus


Comments: 3233
08.02.09

Album Rating: 5

argghghh Morbid Tales guys

tell me if theres any grammar mistakes and all that jazz
would be much appreciated

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FadeToBlack


Comments: 2190
08.02.09

Album Rating: 4

Wow that was quick.

The bands role in influencing such mayhem is from the sound, which was at the time very extreme. Though heard today would be dismissed as anything but extreme.
'Bands' needs an apostrophe. The second bolded bit doesn't really make sense. Replace the fullstop in the third bolded bit with a comma or semi-colon



Digging: Warning - Watching From a Distance

Countorus


Comments: 3233
08.02.09

Album Rating: 5

alright thanks man.
and yeah i wrote it up pretty fast, it could be longer. Ohwell

FadeToBlack


Comments: 2190
08.02.09

Album Rating: 4

No it's a good review. You can have your pos now

rasputin
Contributing Reviewer


Comments: 9683
08.02.09

Album Rating: 4

AAARGHGHHH

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Metalstyles


Comments: 4210
08.02.09


really solid review man, good work, just

'Visons of Mortality' and 'Deathroned Emperor' are probably the more doom influenced peices
I think you meant pieces there

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Nagrarok


Comments: 1905
08.02.09


Just a few grammar & spelling mistakes, but I'm sure you'll fix those. I also feel the review could be a bit more extensive though. Great work otherwise.

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fireaboveicebelow


Comments: 6760
08.02.09


this band was so hard to get into but it was worth it

BallsToTheWall
Contributing Reviewer


Comments: 18778
08.02.09


123. Dont have this one yet but willing to acquire this since I like a few of their other ones.

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illmitch


Comments: 1939
08.02.09

Album Rating: 4

OOOOH!

YEAH!

ARE YOU MORBID?!?!?

fucking love tom g warrior

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Countorus


Comments: 3233
08.02.09

Album Rating: 5

yeah you should probably get this to complete the awesomeness.

and fuck yeah, tom g warrior more like ill-g warrior

jingledeath


Comments: 4407
08.02.09


I think I have this around somewhere, will dig up and listen soon

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Hawks10Pec


Comments: 5592
08.02.09

Album Rating: 4

Good review and great album. To Mega Therion is still my favorite from this band, but this is still great.

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Zip


Comments: 3731
08.02.09


I dont know if I'm morbid enough for this.

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fireaboveicebelow


Comments: 6760
08.02.09


your loss you fucking normal freak

Countorus


Comments: 3233
08.02.09

Album Rating: 5

oh maannn

Zip


Comments: 3731
08.02.09


You want to start shit again fireice? Let's fucking go. I'm sick of your shit.

Countorus


Comments: 3233
08.02.09

Album Rating: 5



Zip


Comments: 3731
08.02.09


Damn you and your picturism

fireaboveicebelow


Comments: 6760
08.02.09


hahaha



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