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Upplands Väsby, Sweden (1987 – present)
Therion, formerly known as Blitzkrieg (1987-1988) and Megatherion (1988), is a symphonic metal band founded by Christofer Johnsson in Upplands Väsby, Sweden in 1987.
Therion was initially a death metal band, however starting with 1995’s Lepaca kliffoth, Therion began to gradually incorporate symphonic elements into their metal music. The band has seen many changes in line-up and style throughout its history with Christofer Johnsson being the only constant member.
Beginning as a death metal band, they later turned to combining orchestral elements with their metal music, employing heavy use of choirs and classical musicians, not only as additions to but also as integral parts of the composition. The band is one of the first both commercial and audience successful heavy metal with fully live orchestra featured. It is also one of the bands which originated, popularized and highly influenced the symphonic metal genre.
Therion takes its lyrical themes from various mythologies, occult and magical teachings, and ancient traditions and writings. The majority of the lyrics are written by Thomas Karlsson, head and founder of the magical order Dragon Rouge, of which Johnsson is a member. The band’s name originates from the Greek word therion (θηρίον), which means beast, in reference to the “beast” of the Christian Book of Revelation, though the word itself is taken from the Celtic Frost album To Mega Therion.
Official site: www.megatherion.com
Therion was initially a death metal band, however starting with 1995’s Lepaca kliffoth, Therion began to gradually incorporate symphonic elements into their metal music. The band has seen many changes in line-up and style throughout its history with Christofer Johnsson being the only constant member.
Beginning as a death metal band, they later turned to combining orchestral elements with their metal music, employing heavy use of choirs and classical musicians, not only as additions to but also as integral parts of the composition. The band is one of the first both commercial and audience successful heavy metal with fully live orchestra featured. It is also one of the bands which originated, popularized and highly influenced the symphonic metal genre.
Therion takes its lyrical themes from various mythologies, occult and magical teachings, and ancient traditions and writings. The majority of the lyrics are written by Thomas Karlsson, head and founder of the magical order Dragon Rouge, of which Johnsson is a member. The band’s name originates from the Greek word therion (θηρίον), which means beast, in reference to the “beast” of the Christian Book of Revelation, though the word itself is taken from the Celtic Frost album To Mega Therion.
Official site: www.megatherion.com
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Vismondo wrote:
Theli>Sitra Ahra>Gothic Kabbalah>Beyond Sanctorum> the rest :)
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Vismondo wrote:
Because it's supposed to be a theatre, deal with that.
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warkoczek wrote:
I miss Mats Leven... I hate Thomas and Snowy. gorski_ you have absolutely right!
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gorski_ wrote:
Thomas Vikström and Snowy Shaw ruined the band...their voices lack epicness and occult atmosphere. Shit like this happens. Take for example Ayreon and Avantasia. DON'T HAVE TOO MUCH GUEST VOCALS. And why the fuck Christopher had to cut his hair and put those stupid glasses and hat. Man, I died a little when I saw them live last spring. It was a theater, not a concert.
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just_Kish wrote:
I love Therion era 1996-2004 [6]
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Sworn- wrote:
Like one would wish to get enough of it.
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Defiler wrote:
I will never get enough of Lepaca Kliffoth
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BlooDGothika wrote:
Chain of Minerva + Son of the Staves of Time are the best tracks :)
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Belfegor wrote:
first 2 albums were great
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Gotti1990 wrote:
Ładnie napierdalają!
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lufesampaio wrote:
therion , parents of Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Leaves eyes whatever [2]
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sebawishmaster wrote:
therion , parents of Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Leaves eyes whatever
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ma-theus wrote:
One of the best!
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VitaminBen wrote:
Selling The Beauty In Black CD Single on ebay... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Therion-The-Beauty-In-Black-CD-Single-1995/300654671269?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=020&category=307&cmd=ViewItem
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Atlaz4Metal wrote:
Great band with unique style!
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marsvin883 wrote:
v What this fine sir said
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nospr wrote:
Starting point? Listen to Symphony Masses: Ho Drakon Ho Megas. It's a great album.
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Arnonrg wrote:
Therion is Therion... great!
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Roll_Mann wrote:
@LordsOfTheStorm: begin from Theli, their first symphonic album
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LordsOfTheStorm wrote:
Could I trouble anyone for a recommended starting point (from their symphonic era)?
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19 Oct 2011 | from www.megatherion.com/
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Festival in China cancelled
24 Aug 2011 | from www.megatherion.com/
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