Band
Therion
Therion is a symphonic metal band from Sweden, active 1988 to present. 21 releases and 22 musicians in the catalog.
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Facts
- Genre
- Symphonic Metal
- Parent genre
- Metal
- Origin
- Upplands Väsby, Sweden
- Formed
- 1988
- Releases
- 21
Biography
Therion is a Swedish symphonic metal band founded by Christofer Johnsson in 1987. Its name, meaning "Beast" in Greek, was inspired by the Celtic Frost album To Mega Therion. Originally a death metal band, Therion adjusted its musical style by adding orchestral elements, including choirs, classical musicians, and even a full orchestra at their concert performances. As a result, they are considered pioneers of the symphonic metal genre.
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Genres
Current line-up
| Musician | Instruments | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Vikström | Lead vocals | 2009 to present |
| Christofer Johnsson | Electric bass guitar, Keyboard, Electric guitar, Lead vocals | 1988 to present |
| Lori Lewis | Lead vocals, Soprano vocals | 2011 to present |
| Sami Karppinen | Drums (drum set) | 1998 to present |
| Christian Vidal | Guitar | 2010 to present |
| Nalle Påhlsson | Bass guitar | 2008 to present |
Former members
| Musician | Instruments | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Evensand | Drums (drum set) | 2001 to 2004 |
| Matti Kärki | Lead vocals | 1989 to 1989 |
| Sarah Jezebel Deva | Soprano vocals | 1997 to 2002 |
| Andreas Wallan Wahl | Bass guitar | 1993 to 1994 |
| Fredrik Isaksson | Bass guitar | 1994 to 1995 |
| Lars Rosenberg | Bass guitar | 1995 to 1996 |
| Tommy Eriksson | Drums (drum set), Guitar | 1994 to 1998 |
| Johan Koleberg | Drums (drum set) | 2008 to 2016 |
| Johan Niemann | Electric bass guitar | 1999 to 2008 |
| Piotr Wawrzeniuk | Drums (drum set) | 1992 to 1996 |
| Erik Gustafsson | Bass guitar | 1988 to 1991 |
| Jonas Mellberg | Guitar, Keyboard | 1995 to 1996 |
| Kristian Niemann | Guitar | 1999 to 2008 |
| Petter Karlsson | Drums (drum set) | 2004 to 2008 |
| Oskar Forss | Drums (drum set) | 1988 to 1992 |
| Peter Hansson | Guitar | 1988 to 1993 |
Albums
- Of Darkness…1991 · Album
- Beyond Sanctorum1992 · Album
- Symphony Masses: Ho Drakon Ho Megas1993 · Album
- Lepaca Kliffoth1995 · Album
- Theli1996 · Album
- Vovin1998 · Album
- Crowning of Atlantis1999 · Album
- Deggial2000 · Album
- Secret of the Runes2001 · Album
- Lemuria2004 · Album
- Sirius B2004 · Album
- Gothic Kabbalah2007 · Album
- Sitra Ahra2010 · Album
- Les Fleurs du mal2012 · Album
- Beloved Antichrist2018 · Album
- Leviathan2021 · Album
- Leviathan II2022 · Album
- Leviathan III2023 · Album
Other releases
EPs, demos, live records and compilations.
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