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Therion is a symphonic metal band founded by Christofer Johnsson in 1987. The word "therion" comes from the Greek therion (θηρίον), meaning "Beast," i.e., that of the Christian Book of Revelation. However, band's name is also taken as homage to the Celtic Frost album To Mega Therion.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, popularised and highly influenced the symphonic metal genre, cited as "the most adventurous metal band at present".Therion's music takes its themes from different mythologies and is based on concepts ranging from occultism, magic and ancient traditions and writings. The majority of their lyrics are written by Thomas Karlsson, head and founder of the magical order Dragon Rouge, of which Johnsson is a member. The band has seen many changes in line-up and style throughout its history.


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Member Since: 3/24/2008
Band Website: megatherion.com
Band Members: Cristopher Johnsson(Guitars) Kristian Niemann(guitars) Johan Niemann(bass) Petter Karlsson(drums)
Influences: 1. Of Darkness... (1991) 2. Beyond Sanctorum (1992) 3. Symphony Masses: Ho Drakon Ho Megas (1993) 4. Lepaca Kliffoth (1995) 5. Theli (1996) 6. A’arab Zaraq - Lucid Dreaming (1997) 7. Vovin (1998) 8. Crowning of Atlantis (1999) 9. Deggial (2000) 10. Secret of the Runes (2001) 11. Live in MidgÃ¥rd (2002) – Live album 12. Sirius B (2004) 13. Lemuria (2004) 14. Gothic Kabbalah (2007)
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Record Label: Nuclear Blast
Type of Label: Major

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THOUGHTS AND CLARIFICATIONS OF RECENT EVENTS BY CHRISTOFER JOHNSON

THOUGHTS AND CLARIFICATIONS OF RECENT EVENTS Category: Music ...
Posted by Therion Greece on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:56:00 PST

CHANGES IN BAND MEMBER LINE UP

Swedish metallers THERION have issued the following update: "Today we have an announcement that will come as a shock to all of you. The four permanent members of the band have had some discussions an...
Posted by Therion Greece on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:08:00 PST