Following on from the bonanza 15-band announcement earlier this week, Bloodstock has some more news to share about 2023's event. In these rapidly changing times, unfortunately Saturday's special guest Anthrax have pulled out of their slot. With regret, the band have issued a brief statement saying, “Due to logistical issues beyond our control Anthrax will … Continue reading Bloodstock 2023: Anthrax cancel, replaced by Triptykon performing Celtic Frost!
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Box Set Review: Celtic Frost – Danse Macabre
Well this is a doozy. Released last week (we unboxed it in the runup), this best of a box includes Celtic Frost's first two albums, first two EPs, and a set of rehearsal tracks from back in the day. As well as the music we have a metal badge, a sew-on patch and a posted. … Continue reading Box Set Review: Celtic Frost – Danse Macabre
Celtic Frost to release super-deluxe boxset ‘Danse Macabre’
Over the course of little more than three years between 1984 and 1987, Celtic Frost established themselves as one of the most important bands in extreme and experimental music of that era. Danse Macabre brings together the band’s recordings from those years, capturing their boundary-pushing ambition and creative zeal. On paper, the story of Celtic … Continue reading Celtic Frost to release super-deluxe boxset ‘Danse Macabre’
RIP Martin Eric Ain (1967 – 2017)
News has just surfaced regarding the death, aged only 50, of Martin Eric Ain. Ain was the bassist for Celtic Frost, undoubtedly one of the most influential bands in the extreme metal genre. Ain was born Martin Stricker in the USA, on July 18th 1967. He was a founder member of Celtic Frost, formed in … Continue reading RIP Martin Eric Ain (1967 – 2017)
Noise Records to relaunch with classic compilations
BMG purchased Noise’s holding company Sanctuary records from Universal Music in 2013, and will re-launch Noise Records in 2016. Noise's early releases - including the seminal 1984 Death Metal compilation - would lay the groundwork for future European metal mainstays such as Grave Digger, Hellhammer (who became Celtic Frost), Helloween, Kreator, Running Wild, and Tankard. These acts would … Continue reading Noise Records to relaunch with classic compilations