Thergothon

The Profile

Thergothon were a Finnish trio active in the early 1990s and are cited in the reviews as pioneers of funeral doom. The band recorded the demo Fhtagn-nagh Yog-Sothoth (1991) and the album Stream From The Heavens (produced for release in the early 1990s) before disbanding shortly after the album's appearance.

Reviews mention members and contributors including Niko Sirkiä (vocals/keyboards; also written as Niko Skorpio in one review), Jori Sjöroos (drums), Mikko Ruotsalainen (guitar) and Sami Kaveri (second guitarist recruited for the demo). Thergothon are frequently cited as a primary inspiration for later funeral doom bands.

Thergothon are presented in the reviews as Finnish pioneers of funeral doom, defined by extreme slowness, oppressive atmosphere and Lovecraftian themes. The demo Fhtagn-nagh Yog-Sothoth and the album Stream From The Heavens are highlighted as seminal works. Reviews praise the bleakness, low vocals, minimal keyboards and monumental slow riffs.