Therion
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Upplands Väsby, Sweden (1987 – present)
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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May
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Therion celebrating 25 years
Teatro el galpon, Montevideo, Uruguay
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Jun
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Therion 25 Year Anniversary Latin America - Argentina
El Teatro Flores, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Jun
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Therion
Teatro La Cúpula, Santiago, Chile
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News
Therion Store change of direction
5 Feb 2012 | from www.megatherion.com/
- The 011 board game is finally available! 19 Oct 2011 | from www.megatherion.com/
- Lori Lewis get permanent status in Therion 10 Sep 2011 | from www.megatherion.com/
- Web page for the soon to be released board game is up! 5 Sep 2011 | from www.megatherion.com/
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