Celtic Frost

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Tom G Warrior, of Swiss band Triptikon, performs during the second day of VII Mexico Metal Fest at Parque Fundidora on November 11, 2023 in Monterrey, Mexico.
“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”

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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.

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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.

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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.

Concert, Gigs & Tours
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Profile: Triptykon

By By Mikael Wood Published

After disbanding Celtic Frost, Tom Gabriel Fischer is back with a new band and a familiar sound.

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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.

Books
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THE FINE PRINT - Meshuggah Comes to the GW Offices; See the MetalKult Guitar

By Jeff Kitts Published

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