Review: Swiss extreme metal pioneers, Celtic Frost, are arguably one of the most quintessential acts of the late 80s scene, who along with the likes of Venom and Bathory, managed to usher in a grim era of the most challenging, abrasive, occult-inspired variety. The Danse Macabre boxset serves as a time capsule of the band's formative years, spanning their early works from 1984 to 1987, including the seminal full-lengths, 'To Mega Therion', and, 'Into The Pandemonium', along with a slew of their early EPs, including, 'Morbid Tales', 'Emperor's Return', and, 'Tragic Serenades'. Complete with glow in the dark vinyl, an additional 7", cassette, as well as miscellanea including a badge, patch, poster, and the 40-page book, 'A Morbid Tale', this is fan service done right, and a restorative gem of the band's early, glorious, evil reign.
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