There are less bands within the metal scene that have managed to create a real unique and special sound within the last decade. A lot of bands copied each other, while some acts created a new sound and started a new aera of metal made for eternity. Therion is one of those bands we will ever remember and all of us can be pround of. They created their own music, realized their own special sound and fascinated masses of fans, also outside the metal scene. With their excellent combination of symphonic elements, opera vocals and medieval choirs, mixed with classical metal and gothic elements. The band now exists for fifteen years and celebrated their birthday with a double-live CD called “Live In Midgard” featuring 24 tracks capturing the whole history of the band. Lots of the songs haven’t been played live for years, but will ever remain in the hearts of each metal fan. When Therion was founded by bandleader, songwriter and vocalist Christopher Johnsson in 1988 their musical direction was pretty much Death Metal like, as you can hear on their first releases such as “Time Shall Tell” or “Of Darkness”. Soon the name of the band got popular within the fast growing Death Metal scene. Therion always developed their style further and at least with their excellent “Lepaca Kliffoth” album the whole Metal scene noticed them and praised them as one of the most promissing bands. Especially the track “Beauty In Black” soon became a hit in every metal club and established the band worldwide. With their grandiose follow up album “Theli” Therion finally breakthrough and became one of the leading bands within the Gothic Metal genre always creating new sounds and ideas. Big choirs and classical influences are one of the trademarks of Therion, besides the charismatic vocals of Christopher Johnsson.
