Discography: Therion

Therion is a Swedish metal band widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the symphonic metal genre. The band was founded in 1987 by Christofer Johnsson in Upplands Väsby, Sweden. The name “Therion” comes from the Greek word meaning “wild beast” and is also a reference to the album To Mega Therion by Celtic Frost, one of the band’s early influences.

In their early years, Therion played straightforward death metal. However, during the mid-1990s the band began incorporating classical arrangements, operatic vocals, choirs, and large-scale symphonic orchestration. This evolution transformed their sound and helped define what would later become symphonic metal.

Therion is especially known for its grand, theatrical compositions that often feature full choirs rather than a single lead vocalist. Lyrically, the band frequently explores themes such as mythology, occultism, mysticism, and esoteric philosophy.

Through continuous experimentation and ambitious musical scope, Therion has remained one of the most influential and distinctive acts in the symphonic metal scene.