2nd album from '07 by this mexican band that plays a very fast, dark, satanic and brutal Death Metal with influences in the vein of ANGEL CORPSE, KRISIUN, HATE ETERNAL...
Impressive debut album from '10 by this spanish band of heavy Brutal Death with an astonishing sound!! Undoubtedly one of the hilights on the spanish scene for 2010!! If you're into bands like SUFFOCATION, KILLING ADDICTION, DYING FETUS, CANNIBAL CORPSE, NILE... you shouldn't miss this one!!
Official re-release of the 3 demos from '87, '90 and '91 plus 2 bonus tracks from this Dutch band playing intense Thrash Metal in the style of DARK ANGEL, DEVASTATION, ARMOROS...
7th album from 2000 by the Swedish THERION, one of the most innovative and influential bands in Symphonic Metal. “Deggial” stands as one of the creative peaks of Christofer Johnsson's band, developing an ambitious and majestic blend of Metal, classical music, operatic choirs and orchestral arrangements.
With a spectacular production and a distinctly cinematic approach, the album pushes even further the formula established on releases such as “Theli” and “Vovin”, delivering epic compositions, grandiose atmospheres and extraordinary musical richness. Regarded by many fans as one of THERION's masterpieces, “Deggial” firmly established the band as one of the definitive references of Symphonic Metal.
Recommended for fans of NIGHTWISH, HAGGARD, EPICA and TRISTANIA. [Slipcase]
2-CD version of the 12th album from 2007 by the Swedish THERION, one of the most innovative and influential bands in Symphonic Metal. Originally released as an ambitious double-CD album, “Gothic Kabbalah” stands as one of the most diverse and elaborate works in the band's career, further expanding the boundaries of its distinctive musical universe.
Combining Symphonic Metal, Progressive influences, Classic Hard Rock elements, choral music and operatic passages, the album develops a rich, theatrical and extraordinarily diverse sound. Thanks to its wide variety of vocal styles, atmospheres and compositional approaches, “Gothic Kabbalah” has become one of THERION's most complex and personal releases, showcasing the band at one of the most creative moments of its entire career.
Recommended for fans of HAGGARD, AYREON, SAVATAGE and EPICA.
10th album from 2004 by the Swedish THERION, one of the most innovative and influential bands in Symphonic Metal. Released simultaneously with “Sirius B”, “Lemuria” stands as one of the most ambitious works of Christofer Johnsson's career, taking the fusion of Metal, classical music and orchestral arrangements to new levels of sophistication and grandeur.
Recorded with a full orchestra, extensive choir arrangements and an impressive cast of guest vocalists, the album develops an epic and majestic atmosphere where elements of Symphonic Metal, Progressive Metal and classical music coexist with remarkable naturalness. Regarded by many fans as one of THERION's greatest masterpieces, “Lemuria” stands out for the richness of its compositions, its spectacular production and its immense artistic vision.
Recommended for fans of HAGGARD, EPICA, NIGHTWISH and AYREON. [Slipcase]
4th album from 1995 by the Swedish THERION, one of the most innovative and influential bands to emerge from the European extreme Metal scene. “Lepaca Kliffoth” represents a crucial turning point in the band's evolution, showcasing its transition from Death Metal roots toward a far more ambitious, atmospheric and experimental sound that would lay the foundations for its future identity.
Combining Death Metal with symphonic elements, choral arrangements and strong classical music influences, the album develops a unique and highly distinctive approach that was far ahead of its time. Its avant-garde spirit and willingness to break traditional Metal boundaries often recall the pioneering vision of CELTIC FROST's “Into the Pandemonium”. A key release in THERION's discography that anticipated the emergence of modern Symphonic Metal and further established Christofer Johnsson as one of the most creative minds in European Metal.
Recommended for fans of CELTIC FROST, TIAMAT, CREMATORY and MOONSPELL.
Debut album from 1991 by the Swedish THERION and one of the standout releases of the first generation of Scandinavian Death Metal. “Of Darkness...” finds Christofer Johnsson's band at its most extreme and straightforward, delivering a dark and crushing Death Metal assault deeply rooted in the classic Swedish sound of the early 1990s.
With heavy riffs, sinister atmospheres and relentless aggression, the album has become a genuine classic of Swedish Death Metal. Although THERION would later achieve worldwide recognition through its symphonic and experimental evolution, “Of Darkness...” remains an outstanding document of the band's brutal origins and an essential piece of early European Death Metal.
Recommended for fans of ENTOMBED, NIHILIST, GRAVE and UNLEASHED.
9th album from 2001 by the Swedish THERION, one of the most innovative and influential bands in Symphonic Metal. “Secret of the Runes” is a concept album inspired by Norse mythology and the Nine Worlds of Scandinavian cosmology, showcasing the band as it further refined and consolidated its distinctive symphonic style.
Combining Metal, classical music, operatic choirs and orchestral arrangements with remarkable skill, the album develops an epic, mystical and majestic atmosphere that perfectly complements its theme. Thanks to its refined songwriting, rich musical textures and artistic ambition, “Secret of the Runes” is widely regarded as one of the most inspired and representative releases of THERION's classic era.
Recommended for fans of HAGGARD, EPICA, NIGHTWISH and AYREON. [Slipcase]
11th album from 2004 by the Swedish THERION, one of the most innovative and influential bands in Symphonic Metal. Released simultaneously with “Lemuria”, “Sirius B” showcases the darker, heavier and more complex side of that ambitious double project, developing a sound where classical and symphonic influences coexist with a stronger presence of Metal riffs and Progressive structures.
Featuring an impressive combination of orchestral arrangements, choirs, multiple vocal styles and meticulous production, the album delivers an epic and immersive experience that further expands the band's creative boundaries. Regarded by many fans as the perfect counterpart to “Lemuria”, “Sirius B” stands as another artistic peak from THERION's most inspired period.
Recommended for fans of HAGGARD, EPICA, NIGHTWISH and AYREON. [Slipcase]
3rd album from 1993 by the Swedish THERION, one of the most innovative bands to emerge from the European Death Metal scene. “Symphony Masses: Ho Drakon Ho Megas” marked a significant turning point in the band's evolution, moving partially away from traditional Death Metal by incorporating industrial influences, keyboards, atmospheric elements and a strong esoteric and occult lyrical focus.
Without completely abandoning its extreme roots, the album develops a far more experimental and distinctive approach than its predecessors, anticipating many of the ideas THERION would explore in greater depth on later releases. A bold and forward-thinking work that occupies a crucial place in the band's artistic evolution.
Recommended for fans of CELTIC FROST, TIAMAT, SAMAEL and MOONSPELL. [Slipcase]
5th album from 1996 by the Swedish THERION, one of the most innovative and influential bands in the history of European Metal. “Theli” was a truly revolutionary release within the 1990s Metal scene, marking the birth of the sound that would later become known as Symphonic Metal and completely transforming the band's artistic identity.
Almost entirely abandoning the Death Metal roots of its early releases, THERION embraced an ambitious fusion of Metal, classical music, operatic choirs and orchestral arrangements that was groundbreaking for its time. Widely regarded as a pioneering masterpiece and one of the most influential recordings in Symphonic Metal history, “Theli” remains a landmark album that redefined the creative boundaries of the genre.
Recommended for fans of HAGGARD, CELTIC FROST, NIGHTWISH and EPICA.
6th album from 1998 by the Swedish THERION, one of the most innovative and influential bands in Symphonic Metal. “Vovin” marked the definitive consolidation of the groundbreaking approach introduced on “Theli”, refining and expanding the fusion of Metal, classical music, operatic choirs and orchestral arrangements with an even greater level of sophistication and maturity.
With a spectacular production and particularly inspired songwriting, the album develops a majestic, mystical and deeply epic atmosphere that established THERION as one of the undisputed leaders of Symphonic Metal. Regarded by many fans as one of the band's masterpieces, “Vovin” represents one of the most brilliant and significant moments of its long and distinguished career.
Recommended for fans of HAGGARD, NIGHTWISH, EPICA and WITHIN TEMPTATION. [Slipcase]
Return of one of the first swedish Black Metal bands with a new EP of 2 songs (25 min.) where they play a blend of Black, Doom & Death mixing elements of bands like HELLHAMMER, NECROVORE, very early KATATONIA, very early MARDUK...
3rd album from 2018 by this Spanish Brutal Death Metal project led by Carlos Mejías, also known for his work with HUMAN MINCER, CEREBRAL TORTURE and other acts from the Spanish extreme metal scene. With this release, the project continues its uncompromising approach to brutal and straightforward Death Metal, entirely performed by a single musician.
Its sound is built upon crushing riffs, relentless drumming, deep guttural vocals and precise execution, always prioritizing impact over unnecessary excess. A compact and devastating album that remains firmly rooted in old-school Brutal Death Metal while successfully balancing aggression, darkness and technical skill.
Recommended for fans of: DEEDS OF FLESH, SUFFOCATION, DISGORGE and PYREXIA.
1st album from '21 by this chilean band that plays an intense Death/ Thrash/ Black with influences in the vein of ORDER FROM CHAOS, SADISTIK EXEKUTION, DESTROYER 666...
