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An Extraordinary Story Of Unswerving Dedication To A Dream, Mar 21 2010
By DK "9Morris" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Only Death Is Real: An Illustrated History of Hellhammer and Early Celtic Frost 1981-1985 (Hardcover)
Fans of Hellhammer, Celtic Frost, new band Triptykon, or any strain of metal or hard rock will already be drawn to this book... and they should be: it's a "birth of a genre" story that will resonate with fans of any/all heavy, dark music. But it's also a lot more. Tom Gabriel Fischer's detailed story of his difficult, painful youth in Switzerland, his discovery and all-consuming love of metal music, and then the development and pursuit of his "I will become a metal musician; I will make this music my life; I WILL persevere" vision is truly moving.The pictures of band members, associates, and ephemera make the book that much more special as they parallel the written document (and the blunt, honest, often sharply self-critical nature of the comments by ALL who contribute adds much to the reader's experience of the story).
This is a book for fans to race through, and it's also a book to be savored in subsequent readings, perusals of the photos, and so forth. It's what I'd call a large-format hardcover and a truly impressive piece of work--a big, weighty tome, both physically and in its words and pictures.
Hellhammer was crucified by most music journalists in its day. It was also a band that lit fires in the minds and ears of underground metal fans around the world. Now, as Mr. Fischer and his new bandmates in Triptykon are about to release their first album, the time is perfect for this retrospective look at a group that was radical, that was loved and hated, and that spawned many imitators.
Final note: this book should come packaged with Demon Entrails, the 2007 official CD release of Hellhammer's original recordings. Listening to the music as one reads is a great immersive experience.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Black Metal Pioneer Gets His Due!, May 15 2010
By Jeff Smith "Expatriate Blaque" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Only Death Is Real: An Illustrated History of Hellhammer and Early Celtic Frost 1981-1985 (Hardcover)
Anyone who claims to be a fan of extreme metal should know who Thomas Gabriel Fischer (aka:Satanic Slaughter; Tom G.Warrior) is: this man is the driving force behind the genre, hands down: the singer from Darkthrone writes the Foreword with great veneration for the artist. This book was a real trip down memory lane...I first listened to Celtic Frost in 1986 and was hooked for life. Throughout the 1980s, Celtic Frost was the heaviest band around, until Morbid Angel and Death arrived on the scene. Hellhammer was the first incarnation of Mr. Fischer's unending quest to push the limits of what extreme metal was meant to be, and it laid the groundwork for what Celtic Frost was to become.What is interesting about Mr. Fischer's prose is that it truly is full of conviction: you have no doubt that the man was determined to create a band that satisfied his vision, regardless of the sacrifices made. Fiercely intellectual, Mr. Fischer challenges all around him to accept who they are, and to pursue their dreams; never compromising or bitter, this man is truly a leader and visionary artist, along with co-writer Martin Eric Ain.
If you want to go back to the roots of Black Metal, please do yourself a favor and get this book: the quality and invaluable photos and information alone makes it a treasure. When you have done that, get on Amazon and buy all the CF CDs and the Hellhammer one as well. Finally, this poineer is being able to tell his whole story!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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a perfect time capsule unleashed, Sep 23 2010
By Funeral of Gravewurm - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Only Death Is Real: An Illustrated History of Hellhammer and Early Celtic Frost 1981-1985 (Hardcover)
This book covers the early years of Tom G Warrior and company's musical entry and rise in the scene of the early 80s. Loaded with tons of rare and killer photos...various line ups and total monologe-style writing by TG Warrior and others make you feel like you are sitting in a room with them, listening to metal and hearing their history unfold in various stories and events. Told with a true sincerity for what actually happened and covering the up-hill battle they faced on a daily basis for Hellhammer to become a force to be reckoned with in the metal scene.Recommended additional purchase : Hellhammer "Satanic Rites/Triumph of Death/Death Fiend" demos (aka DEMON ENTRAILS - Century Media) and their "Apocalyptic Raids" Mcd
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