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Therion

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Forlisteners into symphonic/operatic metal and concept albums, plus anyone curious about therion’s shift from early death metal to esoteric, orchestral heavy metal.
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The Profile

Therion are a Swedish metal band often described in these reviews as evolving from early, raw death metal into a symphonic/operatic heavy metal style with choirs and orchestral elements, frequently built around esoteric, mythological, and philosophical themes.

Reviews repeatedly mention Christofer Johnsson as leader/founder and highlight lyricist Thomas Karlsson’s occult/esoteric influence (e.g., connections to Dragon Rouge and themes spanning Kabbalah, runes, hermetic traditions, and ancient cultures).

Across these reviews, Therion are portrayed as a Swedish band that moved from raw early death metal into a lavish symphonic/operatic metal style. Fans praise albums like Theli, Vovin, Deggial, Lemuria and Secret of the Runes for atmosphere, choirs, and esoteric concepts. Some reviewers criticize later works (notably Sitra Ahra and one take on Gothic Kabbalah) for kitsch, confusion, weak songwriting, or overdone arrangements. Recurring themes include mysticism, Kabbalah, runes, ancient myths, and ambitious orchestration.

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