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Sirenia - Pull Out Of Tour With Therion

The following message has been posted by Christofer Johnsson on the official Therion website:

"Due to line-up problems Sirenia are forced to pull out and won't be able to fulfill their commitments. As we're on tour and time is short, we won't replace them. Therion will be playing 2,5 hours with a break in between and there will be a considerably improved stage scenery so there is no real need for a mid act in order to have a full evening going. On top on this there will be special guests and special performances (more info to come on that further on)."

The Vision Bleak will open with a 30 minute set, followed by an 2 1/2 hours set by Therion including one pause of 20 minutes to set change Therions production.

Therion will tour with belly-dancers & dancers + special guests of Therions history, choir and rock band. A total of about 14 people.

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Source: megatherion.com
Band profile: Sirenia
Event: Adulruna Rediviva Tour
Posted: 17.10.2007 by Thryce | Comments (7)


Therion - European Tour Dates

Therion, Sirenia and The Vision Bleak are joining forces for a European tour in December dubbed as the "The Theli - Adulruna Rediviva Tour".

Dates are as follows:

07.12.2007 - GER, Glauchau - Alte Spinnerei
08.12.2007 - GER, Memmingen - Kaminwerk
09.12.2007 - SLO, Ljubljana - VPK Mediapark
10.12.2007 - CRO, Zagreb - Boogaloo
11.12.2007 - SER, Belgrad - SKC
12.12.2007 - HUN, Budapest - Petöfi Hall
13.12.2007 - POL, Krakow - Club Studio
14.12.2007 - CZE, Prague - Roxy
15.12.2007 - BEL, Antwerpen - Hof Ter Lo
16.12.2007 - ENG, London - The Fridge
17.12.2007 - NED, Amsterdam - Melkweg
18.12.2007 - FRA, Strasbourg - La Laiterie
19.12.2007 - FRA, Lyon - Transbordeur
20.12.2007 - FRA, Toulouse - Bikini
21.12.2007 - FRA, Rennes - Cité
22.12.2007 - FRA, Paris - Elysée Montmartre

Plausibly, more dates will be announced.

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Source: bravewords.com
Band profile: Therion
Event: Adulruna Rediviva Tour
Posted: 26.07.2007 by Thryce | Comments (13)


Therion - Extend Deal With Nuclear Blast

Therion mainman Christofer Johnsson has posted the following message on Therion's offcial website:

"I'm happy to announce that I've officially just prolonged the contract with Nuclear Blast Records for another 5 albums. Our souls now belongs to the innovative and dedicated little label from the village of Donzdorf , who through hard work and and honest dedication over the years have become the pearl of metal labels of all times. It's been 12 years since we signed with them and I look forwards to the upcoming 12 years. "

Source: megatherion.com
Band profile: Therion
Posted: 11.07.2007 by Thryce | Comments (4)


Therion - 2nd Edition Of "Therion Goes Classic" In Hungary

After the successful world premiere of Therion´s unforgettable classics-metal concert "Therion goes classic" at Bucharest 2006, Therion come back to celebrate a new marriage of classical music and modern heavy metal:

On 16. 06.2007 Therion play again a full show together with an orchestra, choir and excellent Hungarian opera soloists at the Ice Hall at Miskolc, Hungary. Additionally, Aesma Daeva's vocalist Lori Lewis, who joined Therion for their successful "Gothic Kabbalah" European tour in 2007, will enter the stage as a classical soloist.

The swedish singer Mats Leven, who was one of the soloists for Therion's last two albums (Lemuria/Sirius B and Gothic Kabbalah) and who toured with them since 2004, confirmed his appearance at the festival - one of the last chances to enjoy his charismatic interpretation of Therion' songs.

The concert takes place as a part of the Miskolc International Opera Festival.

The setlist contains "therionized" classical pieces, e.g. Wagner, Mozart and Verdi, and Therion songs with orchestral arrangements, many of them are rarely played at a live gig. It wouldn't be Therion, if they wouldn't have also a great musically surprise for the fans?

Because of the world wide big interest in this exciting concert event, the organisers provide a special service:
Until 08.06.2007 fans can email Therion band members and all participating artists their questions (in english) regarding this concert to: therion@eszak.boon.hu

All answers will be published (in english and hungarian) on www.boon.hu
The exact date of publishing the answers will be announced soon.

Fans will find further informations about the concert event and the tickets at:

Therion store: www.therionstore.com

Miskolc International Opera Festival: http://www.operafesztival.hu

For ticket reservations fans can also mail to: jegyiroda@mnsz.eu

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Source: megatherion.com
Band profile: Therion
Posted: 18.05.2007 by Jeff | Comments (7)


Therion - Mats Levén Will Leave The Band Before Wacken

From Wacken Open Air and onwards, Mats Levén will no longer be singing with the band. It was a decision taken by the whole band in discussion with Mats. This change of line-up is on friendly terms and the remaining shows before Wacken will be performed with the same energy and passion as if nothing had happened. There are no bad feelings. Therion will continue to delevop even further into the direction we set on the last tour and Mats will focus on his new projects.

The background to this change is that on the last tour we all noticed that Mats lacked a bit of the energy and motivation we used to see in him. Not in a way that the actual performance on stage suffered from it, he has always been extremely professional and would never let down an audience. It was rather us noticing behind the scenes that some of his previous fire was missing. It seemed the new concept with 4 lead singers and a somewhat more musical type of set up didn't suit him as well as the concept we had before where his rock n' roll style contrasting to Karin Fjellanders traditional classsical appearance was a huge part of the idea. So we started to think and talk about the possibility of finding someone else who would have the right motivation and vocal skills to develp this new live concept even further.
A while after the tour we had discussions with Mats that in the end led to the decision to free him from his duties and search for a replacement.

Every time there was a change in the Therion line-up, it caused a lot of discussions. Some will always prefer the previous line-up because for some reason or another. Those who was with us back then probably remember the discussions after Martina, Anders "the bald guy" Engberg etc. Some fans fell in love with the high-energy vitamin injection that Mats gave to the band, while others thought he was too much rock n' roll for Therion (which btw was totally our intention when engaging him for the Lemuria/Sirius B tour). Without a doubt though, it is clear that a majority will think back of the period with Mats on stage with a huge smile. Each stage in Therion's development has had it's own unique charm and strenghts and it is therefore a good thing when people are missed, but the good part is that it does not mean one has to be disappointed with the next step.

And the part you all have been waiting for... The new guy will be Thomas Vikström, a singer who has been singing both opera, operettas and musicals as well as rock, metal and loads of other stuff. He is probably most known in the metal world for singing on a Candlemass album (which is actually far from his best effort). Here in Sweden he is also know for the melodic hard rock band Talk Of The Town. His great vocal abilities will for sure be more known at least among the Therion fans after the tour.

Source: megatherion.com
Band profile: Therion
Posted: 11.05.2007 by Jeff | Comments (15)


Therion - Announce Latin American Tour

Therion have updated on their official website the dates and countries involved in its second Wolrd Tour, The Latin American Tour. The venues and other stuff aren't confirmed, only the concert in Argentina, Buenos Aires is confirmed but the other concerts following the tour will be confirmed and updated when everything is done. You can check the countries and cities that Therion will visit on its official site http://www.megatherion.com/tour.xhtml. The tours was booked by TopLink and this was announced on Therion's website on March 27th 2007. The tour will be starting on September 21st.

2007-09-22 - Brazil, Sao Paulo
2007-09-23 - Bolivia, La Paz
2007-09-25 - Argentina, Buenos Aires
2007-09-27 - Chile, Santiago
2007-09-29 - Equdaor, Quito
2007-09-30 - Colombia, Bogota
2007-10-02 - Venezuela, Caracas
2007-10-04 - El Salvador, San Salvador
2007-10-05 - Mexico, Mexico City

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Source: megatherion.com
Band profile: Therion
Event: Therion: S. American Tour
Posted: 02.05.2007 by Vanhellis | Comments (6)


Therion - Meet And Greet In Frankfurt With Christofer Johnsson

Christofer Johnsson (guitar, vocals) has posted the following message on Therion's official website.

"I will be at the Frankfurt Musikmesse (the Frankfurt Music Fair, website) on the 29:th of March for a Signing Session/Meet and Greet as a part of the Gibson guitar endorsement. It will be starting at 12.00. I doubt it's gonna be crowded with Therion fans there, so it's a great opportunity for fans to besides get stuff signed and get a quick photos also have time for a bit of talking. So anyone having the possibility to pop by is more than welcome!

See some of you there!"

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Source: megatherion.com
Band profile: Therion
Posted: 14.03.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Therion - "Gothic Kabbalah" Available For Streaming

The new album of Therion entitled "Gothic Kabbalah", is now available for streaming here.
Due in North America on February 6, 2007, the CD was recorded and mixed in Stockholm by Stefan Glaumann and features Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw sharing the vocal duties with Mats Levén and two female singers Katarina Lilja on solo and choral vocals; and Hannah Holgersson on solo, choral, and soprano vocals.

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Therion
Posted: 07.12.2006 by Mindheist | Comments (8)


Therion - Announce Tour Vocalist

Sweden's Therion have issued the following update:

"So, time to announce the singer that will be touring with Therion for 2007! She is called Lori Lewis and is from Minneapolis, USA. She is the singer of Aesma Daeva (a band that actually supported Therion on one of the shows on the US/Canada tour 2005). Thanx to John (Prassas) from the band for the recomendation and for lending her to us!"

Therion's upcoming album "Gothic Kabbalah" will be released on 12 January 2007.

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Source: megatherion.com
Band profile: Therion
Event: Therion: European Tour
Posted: 23.11.2006 by Thryce | Comments (1)


Therion - Looking For New Soprano

Taken from the band's official website:

"Therion had planned to use the same singers from the latest album also live, but unexpectedly, we are one soprano short. We're right now checking our contacts for a replacement, but thought we might surprise a bit and actually do like Nightwish did and let people we don't know also apply for the job.

So what's the deal?

If you get the job, you will be one out of 4 vocal soloists on stage and you will do all concerts on the upcoming Therion World Tour 2007.

Payment per show will be the same as a regular member of the band and you will travel, live and perform on the same terms as the rest of us.

If you're so damn good that we get stunned when we hear you, it doesn't matter where on the planet you live - we will fly you in for each tour and separate show. But of course it is a plus the closer you live to Stockholm.

Do you fit in with this?

? You have a soprano range and sing classical style. It is a plus if you can read notes, but a very good ear for picking out tones is enough as we will present you recordings of everything that will be sung.

? You are flexible and can also sing other types of voices than operatic.

? You have an exceptionally good intunation and a varm vibrato.

? You are able to be a part of a show with movements, we are not looking for a singer standing still, there will be quite some action on the stage this tour.

? You are laughing fear in its face and it's a piece of cake for you to perform in front of thousands of people.

? You are between 20 and 45 year old and have experience of singing live with a rock band before.

? You speak english, are easy to get along with and are willing to dedicate the entire year 2007 for Therion activities when they occour even with short notice.

If "yes" to all of the above. then mail us as fast as possible some good quality mp3's of you singing, some photo of you and a brief text explaining who you are etc.

Mail your application to singer@therionstore.com

Please do NOT send anything else than applications for singing with the band to this address. If you want to contact the band, then do it over the Therion Society."

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Source: megatherion.com
Band profile: Therion
Posted: 04.11.2006 by RavenLord | Comments (21)


Therion - Ex-King Diamond Drummer Snowy Shaw Joins As New Vocalist

Snowy Shaw, ex-drummer of King Diamond, Mercyful Fate and Dream Evil, has joined Therion as new vocalist. According to his official website he will share vocal duties with Mats Leven, which means he'll most likely take over harsh vocals, which were given up by band leader Christofer Johnsson earlier this year. More details to follow.

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Source: snowyshaw.com
Band profile: Therion
Posted: 24.10.2006 by Promonex | Comments (16)


Therion - To Play With A Full Symphonic Orchestra Live/More Album Details

According to Therion's official website, (and directly quoting it) the band will play at the Palace Hall/Bucharest/Romania, on December 9th with nearly 70 musicians of the Academic Radio Choir, 100 instrumentists of the Romanian Radio Orchestra and guest classical singers from Vienna, awarded as best opera-voices world-wide.

The repertoire includes famous classical pieces in Therion's version, as well as Therion songs with symphonic orchestra, some of them never played live before.

Tickets are on sale starting October 25, on 3 price ranges

I - Eur 70 (rows A:11-33; B,C: 11-33; D, E)
II - Eur 55 (rows F&G: 1-27)
III - Eur 25 (rows J, K, L, M)

For further information check their website.

UPDATE:
Therion have issued the following update:

"And it is my great pleasure to present the title and the cover artwork of the new Therion album that is expected next year. The title is "Gothic Kabbalah" and this is the cover artwork."

The band's new album is now mixed. A January release is hinted, but an official release date is expected to be revealed soon.

UPDATE:
Therion has revealed more details about their forthcoming Classical Show (with a full symphonic orchestra, choir and international opera stars) which will take place on December 9, 2006 at the Palace Hall in Bucharest, Romania. According to their site, the show will consist of the following three parts:

1. Pure orchestral versions of Therion songs. For example an opera version of Clavicula Nox.
2. Therion + orchestra and choir perform various famous works by Wagner, Mozart, Saens-Saen, Dvorak and Verdi.
3. Therion play own songs together with orchestra and choir. Of course classics that everyone would expect will be played, but also songs that have never been played before, such as 'Via Nocturna', 'Eternal Return' etc. Also a version of 'Siren Of The Woods' scored for real orchestra and with opera singers.

The tickets are available in three price classes. The tickets for Class III are now sold out. There are however very attractive tickets left in class I and II. Tickets available internationally at The Therion Store.
Fans living in Romania can get it at ticket retailers or over at the Aquarius Foundation's web page.

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Source: megatherion.com
Band profile: Therion
Event: Therion Goes Classic
Posted: 19.10.2006 by ylside | Comments (1)


Therion - New Album Details Announced

Swedish Metal band Therion have made a posting on their official website regarding a new album. The recording has been going on for the last couple of months and was finished a couple of weeks ago. The mixing process has just been completed as well. The album is set for release on the 12th January next year.

In other Therion news, some of the dates on the band's recently announced 2007 European tour have changed. The Toulouse and the Lyon shows have switched dates. Toulouse is now on the 24th January and the Lyon gig is on the 28th January.

Source: megatherion.com
Band profile: Therion
Posted: 16.10.2006 by Raiden | Comments (14)


Therion - New Videos Available For Download

Therion's official website has been updated with the following :

"We are giving it another shot! A series of videos is now available for downloads. The quality is not the best in the world, but at least it is something. If this doesn't kill the server we will hopefully be able to put up more videos with better quality. So go on over to the Download section and grab them."

As previously reported, the recordings of the band's new album have been completed and the mixing is now in progress. The band "estimate to have the album done by the end of the month." It is set to be released on January 16th.

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Source: megatherion.com
Band profile: Therion
Posted: 18.09.2006 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Therion - Finish Recording New Album

Therion mainman Christofer Johnsson has posted the following message on the band's official website :

"We're happy to announce that the recordings have been finished and that the mix of the album is in progress. We estimate to have the album done by the end of the month and the release is scheduled for January 16th"

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Source: megatherion.com
Band profile: Therion
Posted: 16.09.2006 by Mindheist | Comments (9)