Into the Pandemonium

Into the Pandemonium

Track Listings

1. Mexican Radio

2. Mesmerized

3. Inner Sanctum

4. Tristesses de la Lune

5. Babylon Fell

6. Caress into Oblivion

7. One in Their Pride [Porthhole Mix]

8. I Won't Dance (The Elders Orient)

9. Sorrows of the Moon

10. Rex Irae [Requiem]

11. Oriental Masquerade

12. One in Their Pride [Extended Mix]

Tracks:

Mexican Radio
Mesmerized
Inner Sanctum
Tristesses De La Lune
Babylon Fell (Jade Serpent)
Caress Into Oblivion (Jade Serpent II)
One In Their Pride (Porthole mix)
I Won't Dance (The Elders' Orient)
Sorrows Of The Moon
Rex Irae (Requiem)
Oriental Masquerade
One In Their Pride (Re-Entry Mix)
In The Chapel, In The Moonlight
The Inevitable Factor
The Inevitable Factor (Alternate Vox)

Album Description

Reissue of '87 album. Remastered, with all the original artwork, lyrics and never-before-seen photos. Includes the bonus tracks 'InThe Chapel. In The Moonlight' and 'The Inevitable Factor' plus 'The Inevitable Factor' (Alternate Vox) which is a previously unreleased version. 1999 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

oh, please!.......2007-01-25

this is a great alt black metal cd for this time..it's heavy and creative..cool!

The greastest alternative CD ever recorded...BAR NONE.......2006-07-19

With the release of "Into the Pandemonium," the band nixed the black make-up, upside down crosses and chain mail, and took a bit different approach--they just made cutting edge music. The darkness was still there, as was the evil undertones. But now, the band was pulling technology into the mix. Remember--by 1987, speed metal and death metal was played out. The only bands left to play fast and scary were Slayer, Anthrax and Kreator and a whole slew of crappy wannabe bands. If they didn't sound like one of those three bands, they weren't playing speed metal. By the late 80's we saw bands like Circle Jerks, DRI and the Descendents rising and falling in fame. Metallica had changed their sound for the radio. Megadeth now sucked profusely. It is safe to say that Speed/Death Metal was A FLASH IN THE PAN.

Now--back to CF. "Into the Pandemonium" paved the way for the next generation of metal...the sludge, the rock infusion, interwining melody with mayhem, orchestration with chaos, good with evil.

It opens with a Wall of Voodoo cover, MEXICAN RADIO. What a re-do! Drummer Reed St. Mark rips this song to shreds. Great opener, much in the same vain as an early 80's metal song.

Next, we hear MESMERIZED, an introduction to the new CF. This song is so dark, so evil, so progressive...Ive never heard anything like it in my life. Dark, droning guitars, the sound of an acoustic drifting in the background, and TG WArrior's vocals--the sound of a dying man taking his last breath.

INNER SANCTUM is next. They do this one well live. It is a blistering, fast, bludgeoning song, with remnants of Morbid Tales pushing it along. One of the most aggressive tracks on the CD.

Depending on your verion, the next song is either SORROWS OF THE MOON or TRISTESSES DE LA LUNE. It is the same song. Sorrows is the metal version, Tristesses is the orchestral version. Equally evil, dark, we hear the dying man's groan voice again. I am glad that the orchestral version is included on some pressings--it really goes to show you how closely their metal songs are tied to classical, European orchestral arrangements, with violins, tympanies and the like.

BABYLON FELL and CARESS INTO OBLIVION are next, a two-part selection which is the highlight of the CD. These two will remind you of "To Mega Therion," both in sound and theme. Evil, slow, then fast, dark, and scary.

ONE IN THEIR PRIDE is a highly dated, experimental tune, consisting of a drum machine and sampled voices from a shuttle launch. Now that rap, hip hop and R&B are so prevalent, this song sucks.

I WON'T DANCE is the gem of this CD. It may not be the best, but this song paved the way for music to come. This song ROCKS...plain and simple. It sounds like it could be a White Zombie song! It is my firm belief that this song influenced so many of our grunge rockers of the 90's, and metal bands like Cathedral. I've played this song for friends of mine who don't like metal, and they are mesmerized (no pun intended). The drums, of course, are excellent.

REX IRAE is a pretty cool song. In 87, most of the people I'd play this for were freaked out, and didn't like it. It's basically an orchestral arrangement, with a symphonic band, plus guitar and drums. It is about the death of a king, and the vocals trade between the dying king, a female nymph, and them TG Warrior's evil grunts. An errie guitar solo is performed by guest musician Andres Dobbler.

ORIENTAL MASQERADE is a short orchestral procession, complete with guitars and drums, much like Rex Irae. In fact, it can be argued that this song is actually the funeral procession for the dead king--sort of an after thought for Rex Irae.

On the remasterd version of the CD, there are a number of additional songs added which I think take away from this masterpiece of an album. They were recorded much later, with different musicians, and don't at all sound or feel like "Into the Pandemonium." The original release ended with Oriental Masquerade.

IF YOU ARE A LOVER OF BOTH CLASSICAL, SYMPHONIC, ORCHESTRAL MUSIC AND ALSO METAL, THIS ALBUM WILL BE YOU OWN PERSONAL NATIONAL ANTHEM. 10 STARS!!!!

Highlight music.........2006-03-27

There were so many fabulous albums during the 80's.This is one of them.We don't talk about a usual metal lp.This so much more.So perfectly built.Musicians have excelled and surpassed themselves.It is a blend of dark-death-gothic-black metal experiment which finally turns to be magnificent.Vocals are eerie dark and have a strange beauty..Guitars kick with amazing rhythm sessions..Check the drummer,he was so progressive and ahead...About the spoilers now..They better buy a britney spears cd..

1 1/2.......2006-03-11

Think that I am joking about 1 1/2 stars? Wish I could say that I was, and the only reason I am not giving this a complete zero is because at the time of this release Metal was still mostly underground, espcially Thrash and Death Metal, so they get some credit just for trying.... But on to the review. I can't say that I can rip people for liking this band. Celtic Frost has a very "tight" following and fan base that is loyal, and has stayed loyal throughout the years. But I really dont see what all the fuss is about. First off, even though their style of Metal was pretty much unheard of at the time ( I cant say that it is Death or Black, but almost like their own kind of style that is very hard to describe), it seems like every single song that they do is the same thing over and over. OF course, I am not talking about their style, as MetalHeads will know that bands like Bolt Thrower and Six Feet Under have a very constant to their music, but at least it is good. Celtic Frost musicanship has to be questioned. I mean the drummer is doing nothing unique or special, I can t even hear the damn bassiest, and the guitar players are nothing special. The only thing that I do like is the vocal. To sum it up, I guess I have to say its like listening to the same beat over and over, with no change, no solos, and no EXCITEMENT. This is really boring Metal, and there is stuff that is so much more worthy then Celtic Frost. If you want really good 1980's Thrash, Death, or Black Metal, then you have to go with Kreator, SLayer, Death, Venom, Overkill, Testament and Exodus. Those bands are so much better and have much more to offer musically. Unless you are a Die Hard Celtic Frost fan, I just cant reccomend them.

4.5 stars.. There`s nothing else that sounds like this album..............2005-08-09

...and that`s a good thing. I have owned this album since it was new. One of the best things about CELTIC FROST is that no two releases sound alike, which works for them (except for the album that followed this one "COLD LAKE", and even that one had some great moments). INTO THE PANDEMONIUM cannot be compared to anything else because as I stated earlier, there is nothing else that remotely sounds like it. Another reviewer called this a love it or hate it album, and for the most part that is an accurate description. I for one love it. From the opening notes of the bizarre choice of a cover song, WALL OF VOODOO`s " Mexican Radio" to the final moments of the operatic " Rex Irae" CELTIC FROST takes you on a bizarre journey into their chaotic vision. Although the sound production may not live up to some people`s standards ( as was prevelent on most of that era`s releases on smaller music labels) ther is a real atmospheric feel to INTO THE PANDEMONIUM.
Highlights include MEXICAN RADIO, BABYLON FELL, CARESS INTO OBLIVION, REX IRAE, and my personal fave; I WONT DANCE(THE ELDER`S ORIENT.
Also, if you are looking for something new from CELTIC FROST, check out their website for their free download of "Ground" from their long awaited new album. With many bands currently making their comebacks, I for one am eagerly anticipating their new release.
While INTO THE PANDEMONIUM may not appeal to every listener, there are many of us out there that recognize the genius of CELTIC FROST. The Metal Historian hath spoken and recommends highly.
P.S. For those who hated the COLD LAKE album and never listened beyond that, check out VANITY/ NEMESIS. That album is also quite good.

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Into the Pandemonium
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Release Date: 1993-12-28

Tracks:

Mexican Radio
Mesmerized
Inner Sanctum
Tristesses de la Lune
Babylon Fell
Caress into Oblivion
One in Their Pride [Porthhole Mix]
I Won't Dance (The Elders Orient)
Sorrows of the Moon
Rex Irae [Requiem]
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Into the Pandemonium
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Release Date: 1991-06-11

Tracks:

Mexican Radio
Mesmerized
Inner Sanctum
Tristesses de la Lune
Babylon Fell
Caress into Oblivion
One in Their Pride [Porthhole Mix]
I Won't Dance (The Elders Orient)
Sorrows of the Moon
Rex Irae [Requiem]
Oriental Masquerade
One in Their Pride [Extended Mix]

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Into the Pandemonium

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Release Date: 2006-09-05

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Shimmer
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Release Date: 1997-06-01

Tracks:

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The best of Celtic Frost
*****.
A CLASSIC NEVER SOUNDED BETTER
This Album is Unique!
A Celtic Frost Classic

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To Mega Therion

ASIN: B000031VXV
Release Date: 1999-10-25

Tracks:

Mexican Radio
Mesmerized
Inner Sanctum
Tristesses de la Lune
Babylon Fell
Caress into Oblivion
One in Their Pride [Porthhole Mix]
I Won't Dance (The Elders Orient)
Sorrows of the Moon
Rex Irae [Requiem]
Oriental Masquerade
One in Their Pride [Extended Mix]

Album Details

Remastered. New Artwork Including Photos and Credits. Plus Bonus Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

The best of Celtic Frost.......2007-01-15

This album is AWESOME. It's a classic. This album is *unique* among metal. I have found music like this nowhere else, not even among Celtic Frost's other albums.

The singing on this album is the only thing that took some time for me to warm up to. Warrior sings a lot with a clean voice that sounds like moaning. He also uses a scratchy throat voice a lot. Also, there is a female operatic singer on many songs.

I recommend it for basically any metal fan. Girls even like some of the songs on this album, specifically "I Won't Dance".

I'll give a quick rundown.

1. Mexican Radio
Cover of Wall of Voodoo's song. This is a dumb song, but Celtic Frost does it ok.

2. Mesmerized
AWESOME.

3. Inner Sanctum
Good.

4. Tristesses de la Lune
Stupid. I don't see the point. It's a French singer with French lyrics and a violin? or some other string instrument.

5. Babylon Fell
Good.

6. Caress into Oblivion
Good. The beginning of the song is bass with the chant singing from the beginning of the movie The Exorcist. It works spectacularly.

7. One in Their Pride [Porthhole Mix]
Horrible. I hate it. Stupid programmed drums with heavy bass. This shouldn't be on this album. Or any other.

8. I Won't Dance (The Elders Orient)
AWESOME.

9. Sorrows of the Moon
AWESOME.

10. Rex Irae [Requiem]
AWESOME. This is my favorite, and it has a definite heavy, evil sound to it. Oh, it fills my heart with blood.

11. Oriental Masquerade
Good.

12. One in Their Pride [Extended Mix]
Aw god. Another one? Bleah.

*****........2000-06-19

This album is simply excellent - let it "grow" inside you by listening to it a few times in a dark ambience. Truly avant-garde stuff. The remaster is even more valuable since it has the entire recording sessions, the original LP artwork (which is great), and a clearer sound. Don't miss this. Really.

A CLASSIC NEVER SOUNDED BETTER.......2000-03-24

There's not much that can be said about this classic album. Still, to blame for inspiring both the entire black and death metal scene (Who do you think is to blame for DARKTHRONE, EMPEROR, OBITUARY and countless others, but I digress). Anyway, I traded in my old beloved copies for the new re-masters and man does it ever sound good. The sound has been beefed up and you get a sense of what the band wanted when they were recording this. New life has been breathed into this timeless classic. Yes, it is worth picking up all the others.

This Album is Unique!.......1999-11-28

The album jacket illustration is from a Bosch painting and there is a Baudelaire poem (The Sorrows of the Moon) set to tremello strings with a recitative by a Chanteuse - in addition to a superb cover of Mexican Radio. The influence of Rimbaud and Baudelaire is blatantly obvious in this album - its refreshing to hear this, since I get tired of all the obvious rips from Poe and Lovecraft in American and British Metal.

At times, T.G. Warrior's lyrics are rather heavy handed, but they are far more orginal than any of his British or American counterparts; If only he had been more technically accomplished with the guitar at that point, then Celtic Frost would have been able to rival Blue Oyster Cult's early album's in their Dark Gestalt

A Celtic Frost Classic.......1999-05-12

I've had "Into the Pandamonium" for quite some time now, and can't say that I'll ever tire from it. This was and is one classic groundbreaking metal album! I'm very picky when it comes to listening to metal, but this one fills all of my requirements. This album has a variety of everything. "Inner Sanctum" is pure Celtic Frost at its heaviest on the album. Their cover of Wall of Voodoo's "Mexican Radio", is a cool album opener. Tom G. Warrior pulls a vocal surprise which I happened to like on "Mesmerized." There is a lot of experimentation on this album. The metal mixed with classical music songs "Oriental Masquerade," and "Rex Irae (Requiem)" are both great. There's even a song with a woman speaking French on it mixed with classical instrumentation. Plenty of surprises on this heavy metal classic album.

Limited Edition Collector's Package [CD / DVD & SILK 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 foot BANNER] The Wretched Spawn [EXPLICIT LYRICS] The making of The Wretched Spawn DVD {see product details below}

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Limited Edition Collector's Package [CD / DVD & SILK 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 foot BANNER] The Wretched Spawn [EXPLICIT LYRICS] The making of The Wretched Spawn DVD {see product details below}
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ASIN: B000JHYOOM

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