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Swedish symphonic metal legends Therion have revealed the first single, "Twilight Of The Gods", from their upcoming album, Leviathan III, out on 15 December via recently signed with Napalm Records. With the new album, Therion returns to deliver another masterpiece - fulfilling the Leviathan trilogy. With over 35 years under its belt, the band around mastermind Christofer Johnsson is considered one of the most style-defining acts of symphonic metal. Down to the present day, Johnsson claims Swiss Celtic Frost and the way of combining opera vocals and orchestral instruments in the late 80s as one of his main influences back in the days, leading to Therion's Symphony Masses (1993) and Lepaca Kliffoth (1995) to set the stages for the genre in the early 90s, followed by a milestone Theli in 1996.
The album sets off with the powerful "Ninkigal", catapulting the listener directly into the dramatic universe of Therion with skillfully crafted compositions and operatic female vocals by Lori Lewis, alternating with grim growling and pleasing melodies. Then "Ruler Of Tamag" follows, enchanting with a gentle acoustic guitar intro and lingering female vocals that open up to a fairytale-like scenario of old times - all burst into a heavy track with gloomy parts, building up to a fascinating score-like symphony. Therion once more draws charm from the courage to mix styles ranging from gothic to melodic death metal and neo-classical elements to power metal in a complex and versatile way, thus challenging its listeners. The songs are quickly engaging and skillfully employ catchy melodies, as witnessed on uplifting tracks like "An Unsung Lament" and "Baccanale". Advancing melodies are combined with rock elements, captivating lyrics and choir parts, while lively "Maleficium" is structured around a duet between Thomas Vikström and Lori Lewis. Stomping "Ayahuasca" is a true musical journey featuring a male choir and psychedelic elements, while speedy "Nummo" offers splendid hard-guitar explosions and the finest classic vocals.
Overall, the compositions lean towards the magnificent and theatrical, offering a variety of musical styles while deftly blurring the boundaries of metal and classical music.
"Twilight Of The Gods" delivers the finest epic and symphonic metal, finding a harmonious and balanced blend between guitars, choirs and orchestra. Join Therion on its versatile and style-melding musical journey, and check out its first upcoming album's offer. Link
Leviathan III tracklist:
01. Ninkigal
02. Ruler Of Tamag
03. An Unsung Lament
04. Maleficium
05. Ayahuasca
06. Baccanale
07. Midsommarblot
08. What Was Lost Shall Be Lost No More
09. Duende
10. Nummo
11. Twilight Of The Gods
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