To Mega Therion

Celtic Frost

To Mega Therion

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Innocence and Wrath Meaning 1:02 2. The Usurper Meaning 3:26 3. Jewel Throne Meaning 4:04 4. Dawn of Megiddo Meaning 5:46 5. Eternal Summer 4:34 6. Circle of the Tyrants Meaning 4:38 7. (Beyond the) North Winds Meaning 3:07 8. Fainted Eyes 5:06 9. Tears in a Prophet's Dream Meaning 2:33 10. Necromantical Screams Meaning 6:03
To Mega Therion is the third studio album by Swiss extreme metal band Celtic Frost, released on December 1, 1985. The album is widely regarded as a seminal work in the development of black metal and death metal. It is characterized by its heavy use of dark, atmospheric elements blended with aggressive riffs and avant-garde influences. The album's title translates from Greek to 'The Great Beast', referencing Thelema and the figure of Aleister Crowley, which is reflected in its lyrical themes and artwork. The innovative style and bold experimentation have cemented its legacy as a classic in the metal genre.