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Upplands Väsby, Sweden (1987 – present)
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1) 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. In April 2008, Christofer stated that the musicians are parting in their own ways, however the band has not officially disbanded, Christofer is currently looking for new band members to continue the musical work.
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. Only Christofer Johnsson, Kristian Niemann (guitars), Johan Niemann (bass), and Petter Karlsson (drums) were considered the constant members. All others, including vocalists like Sarah Jezebel Deva, Piotr Wawrzenuk, and Mats Levén, are session members.
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.
1) 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. In April 2008, Christofer stated that the musicians are parting in their own ways, however the band has not officially disbanded, Christofer is currently looking for new band members to continue the musical work.
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. Only Christofer Johnsson, Kristian Niemann (guitars), Johan Niemann (bass), and Petter Karlsson (drums) were considered the constant members. All others, including vocalists like Sarah Jezebel Deva, Piotr Wawrzenuk, and Mats Levén, are session members.
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.
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omidrs_2005 wrote:
Wonderful...
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SarzeRasmus wrote:
Yum.
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Dukizz wrote:
Is this the greatest music in the world?
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zimorodok wrote:
Veri great bands!!!
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Wladislavv wrote:
с 2005 года нравятся, есть вся дискография!
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silversadheart wrote:
" The symphonic twist was the best Johnson could have done!!! He has taken metal to a new dimension ever since!!! " Oh yeah I agree with this! =)
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Scissorman_ wrote:
you might want to check out this band http://www.last.fm/music/hyperdream the music is free so there's nothing to lose, you might even like it :)
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MaudlinSky wrote:
gothic kabbalah should come in breakfast cereal form [2] Oh God, that would win so much... :D
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mPandemonium wrote:
viva Therion , viva "TRUE" Symphonic metal bands(Therion,Haggard) love Therion
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rakkel17 wrote:
too good!
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MysSstiC wrote:
great!!
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t_Traum-A wrote:
One of my favourite bands!)
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kurokamen wrote:
The symphonic twist was the best Johnson could have done!!! He has taken metal to a new dimension ever since!!!
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akaromi wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Metalheads+in+Training
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Mustang520 wrote:
But the death stuff was like one of the best death metal work ive ever heard in my life. It is impossible to see the band without one of its halves.
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Quispiam wrote:
I have never been a huge fan of their death metal days, but then again there's nothing wrong with it. It's just that, as cognitive21st says, their symphonic stuff is more unique and innovative.
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cognitive21st wrote:
i like both of their works (i.e death metal and symphonic stuff)!! But I think symphonic stuff is way more unique and innovative and one of its kind!!!
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silversadheart wrote:
Yes, maybe Therion's early death metal works need more appreciation (mine too, and I'll do it). But those complaining about Theli+ are totally wrong, is just that is not their taste, but it does not mean that it is crap. Therion could have made good death metal, but their true potential is unleashed in symphonic metal where they are the absolute masters.
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cognitive21st wrote:
great music!! great band!!
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Aethe wrote:
Lepaca Kliffoth is one of the most under appreciated albums I've ever heard. And its a shame 'cos some of Therion's best riffs are on it!
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