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| 26.08.2010 | › | Therion - Snowy Shaw Leaves The Band, Back In The Band |
| 23.07.2010 | › | Therion - Bassist To Sit Out Upcoming Tour |
| 04.07.2010 | › | Therion - Unveil New Album Cover Artwork |
| 24.06.2010 | › | Therion - New Album Title And Tracklist Revealed |
| 11.05.2010 | › | Therion - Latin American Tour Dates Announced |
| 14.02.2010 | › | Therion - European Tour Announced |
| 19.01.2010 | › | Diablo Swing Orchestra - Drummer Quits, Ex-Therion Member Steps In |
| 20.11.2009 | › | Therion - New Album In The Making |
| 24.07.2009 | › | Holocoaster - Former Therion Drummer's New Band |
| 24.04.2009 | › | Therion - New CD/DVD Details Revealed |
| 18.04.2008 | › | Therion - Line Up Changes |
| 03.12.2007 | › | Therion - Budapest Show To Be Recorded |
| 23.10.2007 | › | Therion - Vocalist Forced To Sit Out Select Dates On Tour |
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Therion - To Release New Board Game
011, the new fantasy board game from Scribabs featuring members of Therion will be released later this year... Wait, what?
The game 011, dubbed "An adventure by Therion", is designed by Marco Valtriani and based on a novel by Paolo Vallerga. The back-story can be read here (scroll down for English).
Commented mainman Christofer Johnsson: "Paulo Vallerga from the famous game developer Scribabs approached the band at the show in Milano last year with this great idea of making a fantasy boardgame based upon the stage characters mixed with mythology. And we instantly thought it was the coolest thing we've heard in ages and loved the idea! The name of the game is 011 and you will find me and the rest of Therion appearing as even more fantastic characters than we are in reality!"
Board game geeks can find more info on boardgamegeek.com. A music video accompanying the game is said to be released in June. Stay tuned, I guess.
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The game 011, dubbed "An adventure by Therion", is designed by Marco Valtriani and based on a novel by Paolo Vallerga. The back-story can be read here (scroll down for English).
Commented mainman Christofer Johnsson: "Paulo Vallerga from the famous game developer Scribabs approached the band at the show in Milano last year with this great idea of making a fantasy boardgame based upon the stage characters mixed with mythology. And we instantly thought it was the coolest thing we've heard in ages and loved the idea! The name of the game is 011 and you will find me and the rest of Therion appearing as even more fantastic characters than we are in reality!"
Board game geeks can find more info on boardgamegeek.com. A music video accompanying the game is said to be released in June. Stay tuned, I guess.
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| Source: | megatherion.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
Therion - Live Shows Cancelled
Official press release
The tour schedule has changed: The shows in Caracas (Venezuela), Chihuahua and Puebla (both Mexico) have to be cancelled and the show in Santiago de Chile has moved to the Teatro Caupolican. In Europe there will be an additional show - on the 11th of December Therion will play in Istanbul, at Refresh the Venue (which is really named like that).
The following message is from Christofer: "We are very sad to announce that the shows in Chihuahua and Puebla in Mexico have been cancelled. The situation with the drug cartels is becoming worse and worse in the north and the local authorities strongly advise against playing concerts in Chihuahua (and of course Monterray which also has been rumoured we would be playing), so the national promoter in Mexico has decided to cancel Chihuahua as the safety of the band, crew and fans cannot be guaranteed at this point. The Puebla festival has also been cancelled due to some sort of drug cartel related civil unrest problems.
There seems to be no risk for the remaining shows in Mexico and the band hope that there will be other shows to replace the cancelled ones in other parts of the country.
Seems like the world is going crazy at the moment, as the Caracas show in Venezuela will be cancelled as well. Local promoter is having economic problems and didn't want to risk fucking everything up from what I've heard. So better to cancel and try to replace it with another show in some other country than to risk standing there with thousands of fans buying tickets and maybe making a long journey from another city just to end up with no show happening. We hope we will be able to do Venezuela some time in the future, we were really looking forward to playing there."
The tour schedule has changed: The shows in Caracas (Venezuela), Chihuahua and Puebla (both Mexico) have to be cancelled and the show in Santiago de Chile has moved to the Teatro Caupolican. In Europe there will be an additional show - on the 11th of December Therion will play in Istanbul, at Refresh the Venue (which is really named like that).
The following message is from Christofer: "We are very sad to announce that the shows in Chihuahua and Puebla in Mexico have been cancelled. The situation with the drug cartels is becoming worse and worse in the north and the local authorities strongly advise against playing concerts in Chihuahua (and of course Monterray which also has been rumoured we would be playing), so the national promoter in Mexico has decided to cancel Chihuahua as the safety of the band, crew and fans cannot be guaranteed at this point. The Puebla festival has also been cancelled due to some sort of drug cartel related civil unrest problems.
There seems to be no risk for the remaining shows in Mexico and the band hope that there will be other shows to replace the cancelled ones in other parts of the country.
Seems like the world is going crazy at the moment, as the Caracas show in Venezuela will be cancelled as well. Local promoter is having economic problems and didn't want to risk fucking everything up from what I've heard. So better to cancel and try to replace it with another show in some other country than to risk standing there with thousands of fans buying tickets and maybe making a long journey from another city just to end up with no show happening. We hope we will be able to do Venezuela some time in the future, we were really looking forward to playing there."
| Source: | megatherion.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
Therion - Snowy Shaw Leaves The Band, Back In The Band
Original news, published on 08.07.2010
Therion touring/session vocalist Snowy Shaw (his birth certificate reads Tommie Helgesson) has quit the band after four years, two studio albums, live DVD's and numerous tours around the world.
In a message to Blabbermouth.net, Snowy Shaw states: "I've had a terrific and great time touring and working with Therion and I do wish them nothing but the best in the future, but I've felt for some time that it's time for me to move on. I also wanna take the opportunity to show my gratitude and thank all the loyal fans for their support, love and understanding."
Shaw ? who has previously toured and/or recorded with Dream Evil, King Diamond, Mercyful Fate and Memento Mori, among other acts ? was forced to sit out this weekend's show with Therion at the Rock Harz Festival in Germany due to sickness. This would have been Snowy's last appearance with the band.
Snowy has written and co-written songs for the forthcoming Therion album, Sitra Ahra, which is scheduled for release in September through Nuclear Blast Records.
Shaw's departure from Therion will not affect the group's upcoming live appearances, as singer Thomas Vikström will handle Snowy's parts at the Rock Harz Festival and on the upcoming tours in South/Central America, Mexico and Europe.
UPDATE (thanks to Zmaj Ognjeni Vuk)
Swedish metallers Therion have announced that Snowy Shaw has rejoined the band and will perform on their upcoming tour.
Christofer Johnsson (guitar) stated: "We are very happy to announce that Snowy has rejoined Therion. We welcomed him back with open arms, and we will now be making a mix between the new show we had planned, and the last one which involved Snowy. We think the merger between the two concepts will be incredible, and we look forward to taking the band's live performance to the next level."
Therion will release their forthcoming album, Sitra Ahra, on September in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records.
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Therion touring/session vocalist Snowy Shaw (his birth certificate reads Tommie Helgesson) has quit the band after four years, two studio albums, live DVD's and numerous tours around the world.
In a message to Blabbermouth.net, Snowy Shaw states: "I've had a terrific and great time touring and working with Therion and I do wish them nothing but the best in the future, but I've felt for some time that it's time for me to move on. I also wanna take the opportunity to show my gratitude and thank all the loyal fans for their support, love and understanding."
Shaw ? who has previously toured and/or recorded with Dream Evil, King Diamond, Mercyful Fate and Memento Mori, among other acts ? was forced to sit out this weekend's show with Therion at the Rock Harz Festival in Germany due to sickness. This would have been Snowy's last appearance with the band.
Snowy has written and co-written songs for the forthcoming Therion album, Sitra Ahra, which is scheduled for release in September through Nuclear Blast Records.
Shaw's departure from Therion will not affect the group's upcoming live appearances, as singer Thomas Vikström will handle Snowy's parts at the Rock Harz Festival and on the upcoming tours in South/Central America, Mexico and Europe.
UPDATE (thanks to Zmaj Ognjeni Vuk)
Swedish metallers Therion have announced that Snowy Shaw has rejoined the band and will perform on their upcoming tour.
Christofer Johnsson (guitar) stated: "We are very happy to announce that Snowy has rejoined Therion. We welcomed him back with open arms, and we will now be making a mix between the new show we had planned, and the last one which involved Snowy. We think the merger between the two concepts will be incredible, and we look forward to taking the band's live performance to the next level."
Therion will release their forthcoming album, Sitra Ahra, on September in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records.
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| Source: | megatherion.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
Therion - Bassist To Sit Out Upcoming Tour
Therion bassist Nalle Påhlsson has announced he'll be sitting the upcoming South American and European headlining tours. In a message on the band's website he writes:
"I'm writing here to announce that I am not gonna be part of the tour that will start in October 2010, and the reasons are:
I´m alone with my two children and it´s not possible for me to be away for over two months.
I´m right now studying and I have to complete my education this autumn.
I have lately had a drinking-problem, and to be on tour is not the best thing for me right now.
I´m doing well at home, feeling good and everything is under control and that´s the way I´m gonna stay and keep it! If everything goes as planned I´m gonna stay member of Therion playing on the forthcoming albums and hopefully I will also be able to show up and play live in the future."
And about the upcoming album Sitra Ahra he says: "I´m also very glad, pleased and satisfied about my playing on the forthcoming album Sitra Ahra that will be released in September 2010! I really think this album will be well received by all of you fans! - It´s absolutely great!"
As you know, touring/session vocalist Snowy Shaw departed earlier this month.
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"I'm writing here to announce that I am not gonna be part of the tour that will start in October 2010, and the reasons are:
I´m alone with my two children and it´s not possible for me to be away for over two months.
I´m right now studying and I have to complete my education this autumn.
I have lately had a drinking-problem, and to be on tour is not the best thing for me right now.
I´m doing well at home, feeling good and everything is under control and that´s the way I´m gonna stay and keep it! If everything goes as planned I´m gonna stay member of Therion playing on the forthcoming albums and hopefully I will also be able to show up and play live in the future."
And about the upcoming album Sitra Ahra he says: "I´m also very glad, pleased and satisfied about my playing on the forthcoming album Sitra Ahra that will be released in September 2010! I really think this album will be well received by all of you fans! - It´s absolutely great!"
As you know, touring/session vocalist Snowy Shaw departed earlier this month.
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| Source: | megatherion.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
Therion - Unveil New Album Cover Artwork
Swedish progressive/experimental metallers Therion have just unveiled the artwork for their upcoming album, Sitra Ahra, due to release in September via Nuclear Blast Records. The artwork can be viewed at the band's official website, at this location:
http://main.megatherion.com/media/disco/sitraahra.png
The CD was mixed at the legendary Polar Studios in Stockholm by Lennart Östlund (Led Zeppelin, ABBA). The cover artwork was created by Thomas Ewerhard, who worked on all of the band's most recent releases in addition to collaborating with Edguy, Avantasia, Rage and Hammerfall, among others.
Sitra Ahra was mastered in New York and it features the following track listing:
01. Sitra Ahra
02. Kings Of Edom
03. Unguentum Sabbati
04. Land Of Canaan
05. Hellequin
06. 2012
07. Cu Chulain
08. Kali Yoga III
09. The Shells Are Open
10. Din
11. After The Inquisition: Children
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http://main.megatherion.com/media/disco/sitraahra.png
The CD was mixed at the legendary Polar Studios in Stockholm by Lennart Östlund (Led Zeppelin, ABBA). The cover artwork was created by Thomas Ewerhard, who worked on all of the band's most recent releases in addition to collaborating with Edguy, Avantasia, Rage and Hammerfall, among others.
Sitra Ahra was mastered in New York and it features the following track listing:
01. Sitra Ahra
02. Kings Of Edom
03. Unguentum Sabbati
04. Land Of Canaan
05. Hellequin
06. 2012
07. Cu Chulain
08. Kali Yoga III
09. The Shells Are Open
10. Din
11. After The Inquisition: Children
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| Source: | megatherion.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
Therion - New Album Title And Tracklist Revealed
Original news, posted on 08.02.2010
The short following update was issued on the Therion's official website:
"I'm happy to announce that Therion are now entering the later phases of the recording of the new album, which will be mixed at the legendary Polar Studios in Stockholm.
The album title will be Sitra Ahra. 13 songs are being recorded, but it is at this moment not certain which, or if all, of those will end up on the actual record.
Oh, and Therion is going to Graspop!
UPDATE (thanks to Snorre)
Swedish metallers Therion recently completed work on their new album, Sitra Ahra. They have now announced that the album will feature the following tracklisting:
01. Introduction/Sitra Ahra
02. Kings Of Edom
03. Unguentum Sabbati
04. Land Of Canaan
05. Hellequin
06. 2012
07. Cú Chulainn
08. Kali Yuga III
09. The Shells Are Open
10. Din
11. Children Of The Stone: After The Inquisition
Sitra Ahra was mixed by Lennart Östlund who commented: "What you have made here is truly unique". The album was mastered in New York and is expected to be released in September. Further details to follow.
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The short following update was issued on the Therion's official website:
"I'm happy to announce that Therion are now entering the later phases of the recording of the new album, which will be mixed at the legendary Polar Studios in Stockholm.
The album title will be Sitra Ahra. 13 songs are being recorded, but it is at this moment not certain which, or if all, of those will end up on the actual record.
Oh, and Therion is going to Graspop!
UPDATE (thanks to Snorre)
Swedish metallers Therion recently completed work on their new album, Sitra Ahra. They have now announced that the album will feature the following tracklisting:
01. Introduction/Sitra Ahra
02. Kings Of Edom
03. Unguentum Sabbati
04. Land Of Canaan
05. Hellequin
06. 2012
07. Cú Chulainn
08. Kali Yuga III
09. The Shells Are Open
10. Din
11. Children Of The Stone: After The Inquisition
Sitra Ahra was mixed by Lennart Östlund who commented: "What you have made here is truly unique". The album was mastered in New York and is expected to be released in September. Further details to follow.
Read more ››
| Source: | megatherion.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
Therion - Latin American Tour Dates Announced
Therion have confirmed the live dates for the South American leg of the Sitra Ahra Tour 2010.
Oct. 01 - Argentina - Buenos Aires - El Teatro Flores
Oct. 03 - Brazil - Sao Paulo - Carioca Club
Oct. 05 - Chile - Santiago de Chile - Teatro Teleton
Oct. 06 - Peru - Lima - Teatro de la Uni
Oct. 08 - Venezuela - Caracas - Teatro Emil Friedman
Oct. 09 - Colombia - Bogota - Metropol
Oct. 10 - Colombia - Medellín - Teatro Metropolitano
Oct. 12 - Costa Rica - San Jose - Pepers
Oct. 13 - El Salvador - San Salvador - Pabellon 3 Cifco
Oct. 14 - Mexico - Mexico City - Woda
Oct. 15 - Mexico - Puebla - Salon Country San Manuel
Oct. 16 - Mexico - Chihuahua - Salon Pistoleros
Oct. 17 - Mexico - Ciudad Neza - Estadio Neza
At the end of April, Therion finished recording the new album Sitra Ahra, mastering took place in New York. The album was mixed by Lennart Östlund who commented: "What you have made here is truly unique". The album is slated for a late 2010 release.
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Oct. 01 - Argentina - Buenos Aires - El Teatro Flores
Oct. 03 - Brazil - Sao Paulo - Carioca Club
Oct. 05 - Chile - Santiago de Chile - Teatro Teleton
Oct. 06 - Peru - Lima - Teatro de la Uni
Oct. 08 - Venezuela - Caracas - Teatro Emil Friedman
Oct. 09 - Colombia - Bogota - Metropol
Oct. 10 - Colombia - Medellín - Teatro Metropolitano
Oct. 12 - Costa Rica - San Jose - Pepers
Oct. 13 - El Salvador - San Salvador - Pabellon 3 Cifco
Oct. 14 - Mexico - Mexico City - Woda
Oct. 15 - Mexico - Puebla - Salon Country San Manuel
Oct. 16 - Mexico - Chihuahua - Salon Pistoleros
Oct. 17 - Mexico - Ciudad Neza - Estadio Neza
At the end of April, Therion finished recording the new album Sitra Ahra, mastering took place in New York. The album was mixed by Lennart Östlund who commented: "What you have made here is truly unique". The album is slated for a late 2010 release.
Read more ››
| Source: | megatherion.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
| Event: | Therion: Sitra Ahra Latin American Tour |
Therion - European Tour Announced
Therion have announced a string of European/Russian live dates - dubbed the Sitra Ahra Tour 2010 - in support of their upcoming new album. The tour will start late October and will run till the end of the year.
2010-10-29 - The Netherlands - Tilburg, O13
2010-10-30 - The Netherlands - Groningen, Oosterpoort
2010-10-31 - United Kingdom - London, Sheperds Bush Empire
2010-11-01 - Belgium - Antwerp, Hof ter Lo
2010-11-02 - France - Lille, Aeronef
2010-11-03 - France - Paris, Elysée Montmartre
2010-11-04 - Germany - Frankfurt, Batschkapp
2010-11-05 - Czech Rep. - Zlin, Masters of Rock Cafe
2010-11-06 - Austria - Vienna, Szene
2010-11-07 - Croatia - Zagreb, Boogallo Club
2010-11-08 - Slovenia - Ljubljana, Kino Siska Club
2010-11-09 - Italy -Milan, Alcatraz
2010-11-10 - France - Lyon, Transbordeur
2010-11-11 - France -Toulouse, Le Phare
2010-11-12 - Spain - Barcelona, Razzmatazz1
2010-11-13 - Spain - Madrid, La Riviera
2010-11-14 - France - Limoges, CC John Lennon
2010-11-15 - France- Strasburg, La Laiterie
2010-11-17 - Serbia- Belgrade, Odeon
2010-11-18 - Bulgaria - Sofia, Hr.Botev Sports Hall
2010-11-19 - Greece - Saloniki, TBA
2010-11-20 - Greece - Athens, Fuzz Club
2010-11-21 - Greece - Patras, TBA
2010-11-24 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7
2010-11-25 - Germany - Munich, Backstage
2010-11-26 - Czech Rep. - Prague, DK Vltavska
2010-11-27 - Hungaria - Budapest, TBA
2010-11-28 - Poland- Krakow, Club Studio
2010-11-29 - Poland -Warsaw, Stodola
2010-11-30 - Belarus - Minsk, TBA
2010-12-01 - Lithuania - Vilnus, TBA
2010-12-02 - Latvia -Riga, TBA
2010-12-03 - Estland -Tallin, TBA
2010-12-04 - Russia - St.Petersburg, Glav Club
2010-12-05 - Russia - Moscow, B1-Maximum Club
2010-12-07 - Russia - Krasnodar, TBA
2010-12-08 - Russia - Rostov na Donu, TBA
2010-12-10 - Ukraine - Kiew, TBA
Therion also announced the following Mexican live dates:
2010-06-04 - Mexico City, Circo Volador
2010-06-05 - Mexico City, Circo Volador
2010-06-06 - Guadalajara, Teatro Cavaret
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2010-10-29 - The Netherlands - Tilburg, O13
2010-10-30 - The Netherlands - Groningen, Oosterpoort
2010-10-31 - United Kingdom - London, Sheperds Bush Empire
2010-11-01 - Belgium - Antwerp, Hof ter Lo
2010-11-02 - France - Lille, Aeronef
2010-11-03 - France - Paris, Elysée Montmartre
2010-11-04 - Germany - Frankfurt, Batschkapp
2010-11-05 - Czech Rep. - Zlin, Masters of Rock Cafe
2010-11-06 - Austria - Vienna, Szene
2010-11-07 - Croatia - Zagreb, Boogallo Club
2010-11-08 - Slovenia - Ljubljana, Kino Siska Club
2010-11-09 - Italy -Milan, Alcatraz
2010-11-10 - France - Lyon, Transbordeur
2010-11-11 - France -Toulouse, Le Phare
2010-11-12 - Spain - Barcelona, Razzmatazz1
2010-11-13 - Spain - Madrid, La Riviera
2010-11-14 - France - Limoges, CC John Lennon
2010-11-15 - France- Strasburg, La Laiterie
2010-11-17 - Serbia- Belgrade, Odeon
2010-11-18 - Bulgaria - Sofia, Hr.Botev Sports Hall
2010-11-19 - Greece - Saloniki, TBA
2010-11-20 - Greece - Athens, Fuzz Club
2010-11-21 - Greece - Patras, TBA
2010-11-24 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7
2010-11-25 - Germany - Munich, Backstage
2010-11-26 - Czech Rep. - Prague, DK Vltavska
2010-11-27 - Hungaria - Budapest, TBA
2010-11-28 - Poland- Krakow, Club Studio
2010-11-29 - Poland -Warsaw, Stodola
2010-11-30 - Belarus - Minsk, TBA
2010-12-01 - Lithuania - Vilnus, TBA
2010-12-02 - Latvia -Riga, TBA
2010-12-03 - Estland -Tallin, TBA
2010-12-04 - Russia - St.Petersburg, Glav Club
2010-12-05 - Russia - Moscow, B1-Maximum Club
2010-12-07 - Russia - Krasnodar, TBA
2010-12-08 - Russia - Rostov na Donu, TBA
2010-12-10 - Ukraine - Kiew, TBA
Therion also announced the following Mexican live dates:
2010-06-04 - Mexico City, Circo Volador
2010-06-05 - Mexico City, Circo Volador
2010-06-06 - Guadalajara, Teatro Cavaret
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| Source: | megatherion.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
| Event: | Therion: Sitra Ahra Tour 2010 |
Diablo Swing Orchestra - Drummer Quits, Ex-Therion Member Steps In
Andreas Halvardsson has decided to step down as the drummer of Diablo Swing Orchestra due to personal reasons. A statement from the band reads as follows:
"We wish Andreas the best in his future musical endeavors. The good news is that we have found a replacement and would like to say welcome to Petter Karlsson (ex-Therion, Holocoaster) as a full time member of Diablo Swing Orchestra. We've only had one rehearsal together so far but we were all blown away by his drumming so check him out on his MySpace. Petter is also a skilled songwriter so it will be interesting to see what he can add to the already twisted process of making a Diablo Swing Orchestra song.
We are now rehearsing to get ready for touring later this year, new songs are also in the making and pre-production will probably start in the winter. Hope to see you on the road."
(Also thank to BudDa)
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"We wish Andreas the best in his future musical endeavors. The good news is that we have found a replacement and would like to say welcome to Petter Karlsson (ex-Therion, Holocoaster) as a full time member of Diablo Swing Orchestra. We've only had one rehearsal together so far but we were all blown away by his drumming so check him out on his MySpace. Petter is also a skilled songwriter so it will be interesting to see what he can add to the already twisted process of making a Diablo Swing Orchestra song.
We are now rehearsing to get ready for touring later this year, new songs are also in the making and pre-production will probably start in the winter. Hope to see you on the road."
(Also thank to BudDa)
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Diablo Swing Orchestra |
Therion - New Album In The Making
Therion's webmaster has offered the following update:
"It has been a long time since you have heard anything new from Therion now, so I thought I should give a few updates.
As you may or may not know, Therion is in progress of recording a new album. As usual, Therion is being very secretive about the entire process, but I will reveal some details: a new studio has been built for most of the recording of this album. The mix, and a few recordings, will be done at another studio - "A truly legendary studio!" according to Chris. Expect something spectacular, even by Therion's standards!
The recording will continue for the rest of the year, and probably also through January."
"It has been a long time since you have heard anything new from Therion now, so I thought I should give a few updates.
As you may or may not know, Therion is in progress of recording a new album. As usual, Therion is being very secretive about the entire process, but I will reveal some details: a new studio has been built for most of the recording of this album. The mix, and a few recordings, will be done at another studio - "A truly legendary studio!" according to Chris. Expect something spectacular, even by Therion's standards!
The recording will continue for the rest of the year, and probably also through January."
| Source: | megatherion.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
Holocoaster - Former Therion Drummer's New Band
Petter Karlsson wasn't only taking care of the drums in Therion for over four years. He was also a singer, guitarist, head composer, co-producer and recording engineer on Therion's 13th album "Gothic Kabbalah", by many considered to be the best Therion album.
Over 200 shows later, it was time to create something of his own. He quit Therion and in the year 2008, he started a new exciting project and began composing maybe his best songs ever...
In Petter's own words: "the last year I've received hundreds of mails from fans begging me to come up with something new", and he continues, "this is the first time
ever, I've been able to put 110% effort, commitment, blood and tears into my music without any compromises."
Now it's time to proudly present Holocoaster!
Three songs called "Another Day - Another Victim", "Father Doom" and "Holocoaster" are streaming over at http://www.myspace.com/holocoaster.
The band's very first video clip for "Another Day - Another Victim"- directed and produced by Petter Karlsson himself - can be watched below.
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Over 200 shows later, it was time to create something of his own. He quit Therion and in the year 2008, he started a new exciting project and began composing maybe his best songs ever...
In Petter's own words: "the last year I've received hundreds of mails from fans begging me to come up with something new", and he continues, "this is the first time
ever, I've been able to put 110% effort, commitment, blood and tears into my music without any compromises."
Now it's time to proudly present Holocoaster!
Three songs called "Another Day - Another Victim", "Father Doom" and "Holocoaster" are streaming over at http://www.myspace.com/holocoaster.
The band's very first video clip for "Another Day - Another Victim"- directed and produced by Petter Karlsson himself - can be watched below.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
Therion - New CD/DVD Details Revealed
Nuclear Blast press release
After the phenomenal last studio album "Gothic Kabbalah" (2007), easily Therion's most stunning effort since "Theli", and the follow-up live CD "Live Gothic" (2008), Therion mastermind and only remaining founding member Christofer Johnsson decided to go for a rather special project: the band's appearance at the remarkable and renowned International Opera Festival in Miskolc, Hungary in 2007 was taped on and off stage to preserve a truly unique classic metal event for the Therion fanbase! The first part - dubbed "Classical adventures" - features some of Christofer's favourite composers (especially his alltime fave, Wagner) and does completely without guitars or any metal instrumentation whatsoever. Just orchestra and choir. Part two, "Therion songs", delivers exactly that: finest Therion material performed by the band, a huge orchestra and choir. Rounding off "The Miskolc Experience" is an entertaining documentary which gives insight in the complicated organisation and the no less complicated execution with all ups and downs for the involved crew and musicians.
"The Miskolc Experience" is the testimony of the brilliant Johnsson/Niemann/Niemann/Karlsson Therion line-up which Christofer Johnsson decided to dissolve in late 2008. This chapter of Therion is closed, a new era is about to begin - and Therion will soon open the book once again!
DVD + CD art work and tracklist:
Part 1 - Classical Adventures: (44 min.)
01. Clavicula Nox
02. Dvorak: Excerpt from Symphony no. 9
03. Verdi: Vedi! le fosche notturne spotigle from Il Trovatore
04. Mozart: "Dies Irae" from Reqiuem
05. Saint-Saens: Excerpt from Symphony No. 3
06. Wagner: "Notung! Notung! Niedliches Schwert!" from The Ring
07. Wagner: Excerpt from the Overture from Rienzi
08. Wagner: Second part of "Der Tag ist da" from Rienzzi
09. Wagner: First part of "Herbei! Herbei!" from Rienzi
Part 2 - Therion Songs: (66 min.)
01. Blood Of Kingu
02. Sirius B
03. Lemuria
04. Eternal Return
05. Draconian Trilogy
06. Schwartsalbenheim
07. Via Nocturna
08. The Rise Of Sodom And Gomorrah
09. Grand Finale
Bonus Features (DVD only):
+ Documentary (20 min.)
+ Therion Goes Classic - Bucharest (16 min.)
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After the phenomenal last studio album "Gothic Kabbalah" (2007), easily Therion's most stunning effort since "Theli", and the follow-up live CD "Live Gothic" (2008), Therion mastermind and only remaining founding member Christofer Johnsson decided to go for a rather special project: the band's appearance at the remarkable and renowned International Opera Festival in Miskolc, Hungary in 2007 was taped on and off stage to preserve a truly unique classic metal event for the Therion fanbase! The first part - dubbed "Classical adventures" - features some of Christofer's favourite composers (especially his alltime fave, Wagner) and does completely without guitars or any metal instrumentation whatsoever. Just orchestra and choir. Part two, "Therion songs", delivers exactly that: finest Therion material performed by the band, a huge orchestra and choir. Rounding off "The Miskolc Experience" is an entertaining documentary which gives insight in the complicated organisation and the no less complicated execution with all ups and downs for the involved crew and musicians.
"The Miskolc Experience" is the testimony of the brilliant Johnsson/Niemann/Niemann/Karlsson Therion line-up which Christofer Johnsson decided to dissolve in late 2008. This chapter of Therion is closed, a new era is about to begin - and Therion will soon open the book once again!
DVD + CD art work and tracklist:
Part 1 - Classical Adventures: (44 min.)
01. Clavicula Nox
02. Dvorak: Excerpt from Symphony no. 9
03. Verdi: Vedi! le fosche notturne spotigle from Il Trovatore
04. Mozart: "Dies Irae" from Reqiuem
05. Saint-Saens: Excerpt from Symphony No. 3
06. Wagner: "Notung! Notung! Niedliches Schwert!" from The Ring
07. Wagner: Excerpt from the Overture from Rienzi
08. Wagner: Second part of "Der Tag ist da" from Rienzzi
09. Wagner: First part of "Herbei! Herbei!" from Rienzi
Part 2 - Therion Songs: (66 min.)
01. Blood Of Kingu
02. Sirius B
03. Lemuria
04. Eternal Return
05. Draconian Trilogy
06. Schwartsalbenheim
07. Via Nocturna
08. The Rise Of Sodom And Gomorrah
09. Grand Finale
Bonus Features (DVD only):
+ Documentary (20 min.)
+ Therion Goes Classic - Bucharest (16 min.)
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Therion |
Therion - Line Up Changes
Therion has posted the following update on their website:
Dear Fans,
Today we have an announcement that will come as a shock to all of you. The four permanent members of the band have had some discussions and it is clear that we have different goals and visions for the future. Therefore it is best for the band, our selves as individuals and for the fans that we go separate ways now when there is still plenty of time before the next Therion album and World Tour. This means that Christofer will continue with Therion and the others will perform their music in other projects and bands.
We're all still friends, no one is disappointed and there's still some work we have left to do together in terms of editing of materials we have recorded for future DVD's.Best regards to all of you and thank you so much for the wonderful support you have given the band during the time we have played together.
Christofer, Kristian, Johan and Petter.
Dear Fans,
Today we have an announcement that will come as a shock to all of you. The four permanent members of the band have had some discussions and it is clear that we have different goals and visions for the future. Therefore it is best for the band, our selves as individuals and for the fans that we go separate ways now when there is still plenty of time before the next Therion album and World Tour. This means that Christofer will continue with Therion and the others will perform their music in other projects and bands.
We're all still friends, no one is disappointed and there's still some work we have left to do together in terms of editing of materials we have recorded for future DVD's.Best regards to all of you and thank you so much for the wonderful support you have given the band during the time we have played together.
Christofer, Kristian, Johan and Petter.
| Source: | megatherion.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
Therion - Budapest Show To Be Recorded
Therion mastermind Christofer Johnsson has posted the following short announcement on the band's homepage:
"Due to technical reasons the recording of a show on the tour has been moved to Budapest, Hungary." The show will take place on December 12th at Petofi Hall.
The following details have been announced concerning this anniversary tour with The Vision Bleak:
Piotr Wawrzeniuk will be joining us at Glachau and go with us til Krakow.
Messah Marcolin (ex. Candlemass, Momento Mori, Mercy) will be joining us at Budapest and will go with us til London. He will also fly down later and join us for the finale Paris.
Mats Levén Krux, ex-At Vance and ex-Yngwie Malmsteen] will be joining us for the finale in Paris.
We will be having the amazing belly dancer Arien as a special guest starting at Glauchau up til London and then also for the finale in Paris.
There will also be 2 more secret guests attending all shows for the tour.
All dates of this tour:
07.12.2007 - GER, Glauchau
08.12.2007 - GER, Memmingen
09.12.2007 - SLO, Ljubljana
10.12.2007 - CRO, Zagreb
11.12.2007 - SER, Belgrad
12.12.2007 - HUN, Budapest
13.12.2007 - POL, Krakow
14.12.2007 - CZE, Prague
15.12.2007 - BEL, Antwerpen
16.12.2007 - ENG, London
17.12.2007 - NED, Amsterdam
18.12.2007 - FRA, Strasbourg
19.12.2007 - FRA, Lyon
20.12.2007 - FRA, Toulouse
21.12.2007 - FRA, Rennes
22.12.2007 - FRA, Paris
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"Due to technical reasons the recording of a show on the tour has been moved to Budapest, Hungary." The show will take place on December 12th at Petofi Hall.
The following details have been announced concerning this anniversary tour with The Vision Bleak:
Piotr Wawrzeniuk will be joining us at Glachau and go with us til Krakow.
Messah Marcolin (ex. Candlemass, Momento Mori, Mercy) will be joining us at Budapest and will go with us til London. He will also fly down later and join us for the finale Paris.
Mats Levén Krux, ex-At Vance and ex-Yngwie Malmsteen] will be joining us for the finale in Paris.
We will be having the amazing belly dancer Arien as a special guest starting at Glauchau up til London and then also for the finale in Paris.
There will also be 2 more secret guests attending all shows for the tour.
All dates of this tour:
07.12.2007 - GER, Glauchau
08.12.2007 - GER, Memmingen
09.12.2007 - SLO, Ljubljana
10.12.2007 - CRO, Zagreb
11.12.2007 - SER, Belgrad
12.12.2007 - HUN, Budapest
13.12.2007 - POL, Krakow
14.12.2007 - CZE, Prague
15.12.2007 - BEL, Antwerpen
16.12.2007 - ENG, London
17.12.2007 - NED, Amsterdam
18.12.2007 - FRA, Strasbourg
19.12.2007 - FRA, Lyon
20.12.2007 - FRA, Toulouse
21.12.2007 - FRA, Rennes
22.12.2007 - FRA, Paris
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| Source: | megatherion.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
| Event: | Adulruna Rediviva Tour |
Therion - Vocalist Forced To Sit Out Select Dates On Tour
According to the band's MySpace page, Therion mainman Christofer Johnsson has vowed to carry on with the group's North American tour even if vocalist Snowy Shaw is forced to sit out a few dates due to his passport being stolen in San Francisco, CA.
In a statement sent earlier today, Johnsson said, "Just want to correct what was just posted by Snowy. There is no risk at all that we will be canceling shows. He may lose a few shows, but we will carry on those without him with Thomas doing his vocal parts. Promoters and fans that travel far can be sure the shows will take place and the only reliable source for possible cancellations of shows is the official Therion web page."
To read the full story go to this location.
UPDATED on 24 October:
Therion have checked in with the following update from mainman Christofer Johnsson regarding the stolen passport situation of bassist Snowy Shaw:
"Snowy got his passport stolen in San Franciso (as some of you already know). He traveled to Japan with a temporary pass and managed to get a new Visa for Japan. While there he has now managed to sort out a new American Visa and has arrived safely to Denver airport and will be making it to the show in Engelwood in good time."
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In a statement sent earlier today, Johnsson said, "Just want to correct what was just posted by Snowy. There is no risk at all that we will be canceling shows. He may lose a few shows, but we will carry on those without him with Thomas doing his vocal parts. Promoters and fans that travel far can be sure the shows will take place and the only reliable source for possible cancellations of shows is the official Therion web page."
To read the full story go to this location.
UPDATED on 24 October:
Therion have checked in with the following update from mainman Christofer Johnsson regarding the stolen passport situation of bassist Snowy Shaw:
"Snowy got his passport stolen in San Franciso (as some of you already know). He traveled to Japan with a temporary pass and managed to get a new Visa for Japan. While there he has now managed to sort out a new American Visa and has arrived safely to Denver airport and will be making it to the show in Engelwood in good time."
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |