Group

Therion

Swedish symphonic metal band

From: Upplands Väsby, Sweden
Since: 1988–present
Rating: ★ 4 (7 votes)
Releases: 60

symphonic metal
death metal
metal

About

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.

Therion takes its themes for the lyrics from different mythologies and practices, including occultism, magick, and ancient traditions and writings.

From Therion (band) on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Members

Christofer Johnsson 1988–2006, 1988–now, 1991–1991, 1992–now · original member lead vocals, electric guitar, electric bass guitar, keyboard
Sami Karppinen 1998–2001, 2017–now drums (drum set)
Nalle Påhlsson 2008–now bass guitar
Thomas Vikström 2009–now lead vocals
Christian Vidal 2010–now guitar
Lori Lewis 2011–now lead vocals, soprano vocals
Erik Gustafsson 1988–1991 · former bass guitar
Oskar Forss 1988–1992 · former drums (drum set)
Peter Hansson 1988–1993 · former guitar
Matti Kärki 1989–1989 · former lead vocals
Piotr Wawrzeniuk 1992–1996 · former drums (drum set)
Andreas Wallan Wahl 1993–1994 · former bass guitar
Tommy Eriksson 1994–1994, 1997–1998 · former drums (drum set), guitar
Fredrik Isaksson 1994–1995 · former bass guitar
Jonas Mellberg 1995–1996 · former guitar, keyboard
Lars Rosenberg 1995–1996 · former bass guitar
Sarah Jezebel Deva 1997–2002 · former soprano vocals
Johan Niemann 1999–2008 · former electric bass guitar
Kristian Niemann 1999–2008 · former guitar
Richard Evensand 2001–2004 · former drums (drum set)
Petter Karlsson 2004–2008 · former drums (drum set)
Johan Koleberg 2008–2016 · former drums (drum set)