Celtic Frost
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“He took the Ibanez Iceman off the wall and said, ‘I’ll buy it for you... If you promise me Celtic Frost is going to be a fantastic band.’ And I said, ‘OK. Deal.’” For Tom G. Warrior, the equation has always been Ibanez + attitude = murderous riffs
By Greg Prato published
The black metal guitar icon inspired a generation of heavy players, including Dave Grohl and Mark Tremonti. Thomas Gabriel Fischer reveals what kindled his unending love of Ibanez, the benefits of writing bloodthirsty riffs on tiny practice amps, and the “absolutely crucial thing that people completely underestimate in achieving a guitar sound”
Martin Eric Ain, Former Celtic Frost Bassist, Dead at 50
By Jackson Maxwell published
Martin Eric Ain—the bassist and co-founder of legendary metal band Celtic Frost—has died at the age of 50 after suffering a heart attack.
Thomas Gabriel Fischer Looks Back on Celtic Frost's Triumphs and Tragedies
By Dan Epstein published
“We were too young and too involved to see the greater context of anything,” reflects Triptykon frontman Thomas Gabriel Fischer, looking back on his days with Swiss metal legends Celtic Frost.
Triptykon Announce Inaugural U.S. Tour
By Guitar World Editors published
Former Celtic Frost frontman Tom Gabriel Warrior's new band is touring in support of debut Eparistera Daimones.
Profile: Triptykon
By By Mikael Wood published
After disbanding Celtic Frost, Tom Gabriel Fischer is back with a new band and a familiar sound.
Tom G. Warrior's Hellhammer/Celtic Frost Book Now Available for Order
By Guitar World Editors published
Only Death Is Real: An Illustrated History of Hellhammer and Early Celtic Frost runs 288 pages, features rare photos & more.
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