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Apocalyptic Raids (1984) is the sole EP by Swiss proto-black metal band Hellhammer, led by Tom G. Warrior, released just before the band dissolved to form Celtic Frost.
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Is Apocalyptic Raids Hellhammer's only full-length release?
"Apocalyptic Raids" is actually an EP rather than a full-length album, and it is the only major release Hellhammer put out before disbanding. Released in 1984, it serves as the final recorded statement of the band before they evolved into the iconic extreme metal group Celtic Frost.
Who was the lead vocalist and guitarist on Apocalyptic Raids?
The EP features Tom G. Warrior on vocals and guitars, alongside bassist Martin Eric Ain. Tom G. Warrior's distinct, gritty vocal style and heavy guitar tone became highly influential in shaping the sound of the emerging black metal genre.
What record label originally released Hellhammer's Apocalyptic Raids?
The EP was originally released in 1984 through Noise Records, a German label famous for pioneering and promoting extreme metal acts. It has since been reissued multiple times, often featuring the iconic demon-pig cover art, for new generations of metal fans.
How is Apocalyptic Raids connected to the band Celtic Frost?
Hellhammer actually dissolved and reformed as Celtic Frost shortly after the release of "Apocalyptic Raids" due to heavy criticism from the contemporary music press. Members Tom G. Warrior and Martin Eric Ain took the raw foundations of Hellhammer's sound and refined them into the critically acclaimed Celtic Frost debut, "To Mega Therion."
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