Vanity/Nemesis is the 1990 album by Celtic Frost. It can be seen as a return-to-form compared to the band's previous album, "Cold Lak"e. This album shows the band heading in a thrash metal direction instead of the black metal sound of the first 2 albums, or the avant-garde metal of Into the Pandemonium.
Album Description & Collectors information: Vanity/Nemesis is the 1990 album by Celtic Frost. It can be seen as a return-to-form compared to the band's previous album, "Cold Lak"e. This album shows the band heading in a thrash metal direction instead of the black metal sound of the first 2 albums, or the avant-garde metal of Into the Pandemonium. |
Music Genre: |
Swiss Black Thrash Metal |
Album Production information:
The album: "CELTIC FROST Vanity Nemesis" was produced by: Roli Mosimann , Karl-Ulrich Walterbach Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Voco Fauxpas, Brian Martin
This album was recorded at:
Sky Trak Studio and Hansa Studios, Berlin - fall/winter 1989 Howie Weinberg an American mastering engineer, best known for his work in the recording industry. He was born on 19 April 1954, in New York City, New York, USA. Weinberg is widely regarded as one of the leading mastering engineers of his generation, with a career that spans over four decades. He has worked with a wide range of artists and genres, including rock, pop, metal, hip hop, and alternative music. Some of his most famous clients include Nirvana, U2, The Ramones, Slayer, Depeche Mode, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, among many others. Weinberg is best known for his work at Masterdisk, a legendary mastering studio located in New York City. He worked at Masterdisk for many years, and was responsible for mastering many of the most iconic albums of the late 20th century, including Nirvana's "Nevermind," U2's "The Joshua Tree," and Soundgarden's "Superunknown." In addition to his work as a mastering engineer, Weinberg has also been involved in several other projects and initiatives in the music industry. He has been recognized for his contributions to the field of recording and mastering, and has received several awards and honors for his work. Overall, Howie Weinberg is a talented and respected mastering engineer, who has made a significant impact on the world of music and recording. Karl-Ulrich Walterbach founder and owner of "Noise" records ( Noise Records being a sub-label of Modern Music ). Producer and Executive producer of countless mainly Germany Heavy Metal albums. |
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Record Label Information: |
EMI Electrola EMI Noise 1C 064-7 94070 |
Media Format: |
12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
Year & Country: |
1990 Made in Germany |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: CELTIC FROST Vanity Nemesis |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "CELTIC FROST Vanity Nemesis" |
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Celtic Frost was a Swiss heavy metal band formed in 1984 by Thomas Gabriel Fischer and Martin Eric Ain. The band's music blended elements of thrash, black, and death metal with avant-garde and classical influences, making them a pioneering force in extreme metal.
The band's debut album, "Morbid Tales," released in 1984, was a groundbreaking work that helped establish Celtic Frost's reputation as an innovative and influential metal band. The album's combination of ferocious riffs, unconventional song structures, and eerie atmosphere set a template for many extreme metal bands that followed.
Celtic Frost's follow-up album, "To Mega Therion," released in 1985, expanded on the band's sound with longer and more complex compositions that incorporated elements of classical music and Gothic horror. The album's title track, a 23-minute epic that alternates between searing metal riffs and haunting choral sections, is widely regarded as a masterpiece of extreme metal.
Over the next few years, Celtic Frost continued to push the boundaries of metal with albums such as "Into the Pandemonium" and "Vanity/Nemesis," which incorporated elements of industrial, electronic, and world music into their sound. The band also became known for their striking album artwork and stage costumes, which often featured skulls, spikes, and leather.
After a hiatus in the 1990s, Celtic Frost returned with a more experimental sound on their 2006 album, "Monotheist." The album featured a slower and more atmospheric approach, with more emphasis on melody and texture than on raw aggression. Despite the departure from their earlier sound, "Monotheist" was well received by fans and critics, cementing Celtic Frost's legacy as one of the most important and innovative metal bands of all time.
Tragically, Martin Eric Ain passed away in 2017, and the band announced their disbandment shortly afterward. However, Celtic Frost's influence can still be heard in countless metal bands that have followed in their wake, and their legacy as pioneers of extreme metal will continue to inspire new generations of metalheads for years to come.