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Therion
- Country of origin:
- Sweden
- Location:
- Stockholm
- Status:
- Active
- Formed in:
- 1987
- Genre:
- Death Metal (early), Symphonic/Operatic Metal (later)
- Lyrical themes:
- Mythology, Occult/Pagan Religions
- Current label:
- Nuclear Blast
- Years active:
- 1987-1988 (as Blitzkrieg), 1988 (as Megatherion), 1988-present
| Current | |
| Christofer Johnsson | Guitars, Keyboards (1987-present), Vocals (1987-2006), Programming (2006) |
| See also: ex-Carbonized, ex-Procreation, ex-Demonoid, ex-Excruciate, ex-Messiah | |
| Nalle Påhlsson | Bass (2008-present) |
| See also: Vindictiv, ex-Animal, ex-Treat | |
| Johan Koleberg | Drums (2008-present) |
| See also: Dark Illusion, Section A, ex-Scudiero, ex-Animal, ex-Lion's Share | |
| Thomas Vikström | Vocals, Flute (2009-present) |
| See also: 7days, Dark Illusion, Mehida, Stormwind, Covered Call, Enlighted, ex-Candlemass, ex-Demon Angels, ex-Silent Memorial, ex-Tommy Vitaly, ex-Afterglow, ex-Brazen Abbot, ex-Talisman, ex-Talk of the Town, ex-Thomas Vikström, ex-Vinnie Vincent Invasion (live) | |
| Christian Vidal | Guitars (2010-present) |
| See also: Cuero, The Road Vultures, ex-Magnos | |
| Lori Lewis | Vocals (2011-present) |
| See also: Aesma Daeva | |
| Past | |
| Erik Gustafsson | Bass (1987-1991) |
| See also: Lust Murder Box, ex-Dismember | |
| Oskar Forss | Drums (1987-1992) |
| Peter Hansson | Guitars, Keyboards (1987-1993) |
| See also: ex-Procreation | |
| Matti Kärki | Vocals (1989) |
| See also: ex-Carnage, ex-Dismember, ex-Murder Squad, ex-General Surgery, ex-Carbonized | |
| Andreas "Wallan" Wahl | Bass (1993-1994) |
| See also: ex-Concrete Sleep, ex-Formicide, ex-Serpent | |
| Piotr "Docent" Wawrzeniuk | Drums, Vocals (1993-1996) |
| See also: ex-Carbonized, ex-Serpent, ex-Monev | |
| Magnus Barthelson | Guitars (1993-1994) |
| See also: ex-Feeble Lies, ex-Formicide | |
| Fredrik Isaksson | Bass (1994-1995) |
| See also: Denied, Excruciate, ex-Grave | |
| Tommy Eriksson | Drums (1994), Guitars (1997-1998) |
| See also: Saturnalia Temple, Shadowseeds, Lapis Niger, ex-Nocturnal Rites, ex-Ligament | |
| Lars Rosenberg | Bass (1995-1996) |
| See also: ex-Carbonized, ex-Mental Distortion, ex-Monastery, ex-Entombed, ex-Furcas, ex-Roachpowder, ex-Serpent | |
| Jonas Mellberg | Guitars, Keyboards (1995-1996) |
| See also: ex-Unanimated | |
| Kimberly Goss | Keyboards, Vocals (1996-1997) |
| See also: ex-Sinergy, ex-Ancient, ex-Avernus, ex-Children of Bodom (live), ex-Dimmu Borgir (live) | |
| Sarah Jezebel Deva | Soprano (1997-2002) |
| See also: Sarah Jezebel Deva, Mortiis (live), The Kovenant (live), ex-Angtoria, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Covenant | |
| Sami Karppinen | Drums (1998-2001) |
| Wolf Simon | Drums (1998-1999) |
| Johan Niemann | Bass (1999-2008) |
| See also: Demonoid, Evergrey, Mind's Eye, Sectu, Tears of Anger, Tiamat (live), ex-Hubi Meisel, ex-Afterglow, ex-Evil Masquerade, ex-The Murder of My Sweet | |
| Kristian Niemann | Guitars (1999-2008) |
| See also: Demonoid, Sorcerer | |
| Richard Evensand | Drums (2001-2004) |
| See also: Black Majesty, Demonoid, ex-Dog Faced Gods, ex-Ebony Tears, ex-Southpaw, ex-Chimaira, ex-Lion's Share, ex-Sorcerer, ex-Soilwork (live) | |
| Petter Karlsson | Drums (2004-2008) |
| See also: Argento, Conspiracy, Holocoaster, Kajarr, ex-Diablo Swing Orchestra | |
| Current (Live) | |
| Linnéa Vikström | Vocals (2011-present) |
| See also: ex-Kamelot (live) | |
| Stefan Jernståhl | Keyboards (2012-present) |
| See also: Diztord | |
| Past (Live) | |
| Kim Blomkvist | Bass (1998) |
| See also: Internal Decay, ex-Serpentine | |
| Martina Astner | Vocals (soprano) (1998-1999) |
| See also: ex-Alas, Underhill, ex-Dreams of Sanity, ex-Korovakill | |
| Risto Hämäläinen | Vocals (baritone) (2000-2006) |
| See also: ex-Deathre, ex-Luciferase | |
| Petra Aho | Vocals (2001) |
| Johanna Mårlöv | Vocals (alto) (2001, 2004-2006) |
| Jari-Petri Heino | Vocals (baritone) (2001, 2004-2006) |
| Anders Engberg | Vocals (lead, tenor) (2001) |
| See also: 220 Volt, Section A, Sorcerer, ex-Dreams Fall, ex-Twilight, ex-Book of Reflections, ex-Lion's Share | |
| Suvi Virtanen | Vocals (soprano) (2001, 2004-2006) |
| See also: ex-Dying Daylight, ex-Echoterra | |
| Maria Ottoson | Vocals (soprano) (2001) |
| Mats Levén | Vocals (lead, clean), Guitars (2004-2008) |
| See also: Candlemass, Cem Köksal, Jupiter Society, Krux, ex-Abstrakt Algebra, ex-Southpaw, AB/CD, ex-Adagio, ex-At Vance, ex-Fatal Force, ex-Yngwie J. Malmsteen, ex-Firewind (live), ex-Sabbtail, ex-Capricorn, ex-Dogface, ex-Swedish Erotica, ex-Treat | |
| Karin Fjellander | Vocals (soprano) (2004-2006) |
| Snowy Shaw | Vocals (2006-2010, 2010-2012) |
| See also: Sabaton (live), Notre Dame, ex-Illwill, ex-Cans, XXX, Maryann Cotton (live), ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Dream Evil, ex-King Diamond, ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Scheepers (live), ex-Mercyful Fate, ex-Memento Mori, ex-Colossus (live), ex-K2, ex-Loud N'Nasty, ex-Snowy Shaw and the Star-Spangled Banned, ex-Them Sluts! (live) | |
| Katarina Lilja | Vocals (2006-2007, 2008-2011) |
| See also: ex-Sobre Nocturne | |
| Thomas Vikström | Guitars (acoustic) (2007-2009), Vocals (2007-2009) |
| See also: 7days, Dark Illusion, Mehida, Stormwind, Covered Call, Enlighted, ex-Candlemass, ex-Demon Angels, ex-Silent Memorial, ex-Tommy Vitaly, ex-Afterglow, ex-Brazen Abbot, ex-Talisman, ex-Talk of the Town, ex-Thomas Vikström, ex-Vinnie Vincent Invasion (live) | |
| Lori Lewis | Vocals (2007-2011) |
| See also: Aesma Daeva | |
| Messiah Marcolin | Vocals (2007) |
| See also: ex-Colossus, ex-Memento Mori, ex-Requiem, ex-Stillborn, ex-Candlemass, ex-Portrait (live), ex-Mercy | |
| Magnus Barthelson | Guitars (2008) |
| See also: ex-Feeble Lies, ex-Formicide | |
| Waldemar Sorychta | Bass (2010-2011) |
| See also: Enemy of the Sun, Eyes of Eden, Grip Inc., ex-Despair, Dortmunder Jungs, ex-Voodoocult | |
| Thess | Vocals (2011) |
| Christofer Johnsson | Guitars, Keyboards (1987-present), Vocals (1987-2006), Programming (2006) |
| See also: ex-Carbonized, ex-Procreation, ex-Demonoid, ex-Excruciate, ex-Messiah | |
| Nalle Påhlsson | Bass (2008-present) |
| See also: Vindictiv, ex-Animal, ex-Treat | |
| Johan Koleberg | Drums (2008-present) |
| See also: Dark Illusion, Section A, ex-Scudiero, ex-Animal, ex-Lion's Share | |
| Thomas Vikström | Vocals, Flute (2009-present) |
| See also: 7days, Dark Illusion, Mehida, Stormwind, Covered Call, Enlighted, ex-Candlemass, ex-Demon Angels, ex-Silent Memorial, ex-Tommy Vitaly, ex-Afterglow, ex-Brazen Abbot, ex-Talisman, ex-Talk of the Town, ex-Thomas Vikström, ex-Vinnie Vincent Invasion (live) | |
| Christian Vidal | Guitars (2010-present) |
| See also: Cuero, The Road Vultures, ex-Magnos | |
| Lori Lewis | Vocals (2011-present) |
| See also: Aesma Daeva | |
| Erik Gustafsson | Bass (1987-1991) |
| See also: Lust Murder Box, ex-Dismember | |
| Oskar Forss | Drums (1987-1992) |
| Peter Hansson | Guitars, Keyboards (1987-1993) |
| See also: ex-Procreation | |
| Matti Kärki | Vocals (1989) |
| See also: ex-Carnage, ex-Dismember, ex-Murder Squad, ex-General Surgery, ex-Carbonized | |
| Andreas "Wallan" Wahl | Bass (1993-1994) |
| See also: ex-Concrete Sleep, ex-Formicide, ex-Serpent | |
| Piotr "Docent" Wawrzeniuk | Drums, Vocals (1993-1996) |
| See also: ex-Carbonized, ex-Serpent, ex-Monev | |
| Magnus Barthelson | Guitars (1993-1994) |
| See also: ex-Feeble Lies, ex-Formicide | |
| Fredrik Isaksson | Bass (1994-1995) |
| See also: Denied, Excruciate, ex-Grave | |
| Tommy Eriksson | Drums (1994), Guitars (1997-1998) |
| See also: Saturnalia Temple, Shadowseeds, Lapis Niger, ex-Nocturnal Rites, ex-Ligament | |
| Lars Rosenberg | Bass (1995-1996) |
| See also: ex-Carbonized, ex-Mental Distortion, ex-Monastery, ex-Entombed, ex-Furcas, ex-Roachpowder, ex-Serpent | |
| Jonas Mellberg | Guitars, Keyboards (1995-1996) |
| See also: ex-Unanimated | |
| Kimberly Goss | Keyboards, Vocals (1996-1997) |
| See also: ex-Sinergy, ex-Ancient, ex-Avernus, ex-Children of Bodom (live), ex-Dimmu Borgir (live) | |
| Sarah Jezebel Deva | Soprano (1997-2002) |
| See also: Sarah Jezebel Deva, Mortiis (live), The Kovenant (live), ex-Angtoria, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Covenant | |
| Sami Karppinen | Drums (1998-2001) |
| Wolf Simon | Drums (1998-1999) |
| Johan Niemann | Bass (1999-2008) |
| See also: Demonoid, Evergrey, Mind's Eye, Sectu, Tears of Anger, Tiamat (live), ex-Hubi Meisel, ex-Afterglow, ex-Evil Masquerade, ex-The Murder of My Sweet | |
| Kristian Niemann | Guitars (1999-2008) |
| See also: Demonoid, Sorcerer | |
| Richard Evensand | Drums (2001-2004) |
| See also: Black Majesty, Demonoid, ex-Dog Faced Gods, ex-Ebony Tears, ex-Southpaw, ex-Chimaira, ex-Lion's Share, ex-Sorcerer, ex-Soilwork (live) | |
| Petter Karlsson | Drums (2004-2008) |
| See also: Argento, Conspiracy, Holocoaster, Kajarr, ex-Diablo Swing Orchestra | |
| Current | |
| Linnéa Vikström | Vocals (2011-present) |
| See also: ex-Kamelot (live) | |
| Stefan Jernståhl | Keyboards (2012-present) |
| See also: Diztord | |
| Past | |
| Kim Blomkvist | Bass (1998) |
| See also: Internal Decay, ex-Serpentine | |
| Martina Astner | Vocals (soprano) (1998-1999) |
| See also: ex-Alas, Underhill, ex-Dreams of Sanity, ex-Korovakill | |
| Risto Hämäläinen | Vocals (baritone) (2000-2006) |
| See also: ex-Deathre, ex-Luciferase | |
| Petra Aho | Vocals (2001) |
| Johanna Mårlöv | Vocals (alto) (2001, 2004-2006) |
| Jari-Petri Heino | Vocals (baritone) (2001, 2004-2006) |
| Anders Engberg | Vocals (lead, tenor) (2001) |
| See also: 220 Volt, Section A, Sorcerer, ex-Dreams Fall, ex-Twilight, ex-Book of Reflections, ex-Lion's Share | |
| Suvi Virtanen | Vocals (soprano) (2001, 2004-2006) |
| See also: ex-Dying Daylight, ex-Echoterra | |
| Maria Ottoson | Vocals (soprano) (2001) |
| Mats Levén | Vocals (lead, clean), Guitars (2004-2008) |
| See also: Candlemass, Cem Köksal, Jupiter Society, Krux, ex-Abstrakt Algebra, ex-Southpaw, AB/CD, ex-Adagio, ex-At Vance, ex-Fatal Force, ex-Yngwie J. Malmsteen, ex-Firewind (live), ex-Sabbtail, ex-Capricorn, ex-Dogface, ex-Swedish Erotica, ex-Treat | |
| Karin Fjellander | Vocals (soprano) (2004-2006) |
| Snowy Shaw | Vocals (2006-2010, 2010-2012) |
| See also: Sabaton (live), Notre Dame, ex-Illwill, ex-Cans, XXX, Maryann Cotton (live), ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Dream Evil, ex-King Diamond, ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Scheepers (live), ex-Mercyful Fate, ex-Memento Mori, ex-Colossus (live), ex-K2, ex-Loud N'Nasty, ex-Snowy Shaw and the Star-Spangled Banned, ex-Them Sluts! (live) | |
| Katarina Lilja | Vocals (2006-2007, 2008-2011) |
| See also: ex-Sobre Nocturne | |
| Thomas Vikström | Guitars (acoustic) (2007-2009), Vocals (2007-2009) |
| See also: 7days, Dark Illusion, Mehida, Stormwind, Covered Call, Enlighted, ex-Candlemass, ex-Demon Angels, ex-Silent Memorial, ex-Tommy Vitaly, ex-Afterglow, ex-Brazen Abbot, ex-Talisman, ex-Talk of the Town, ex-Thomas Vikström, ex-Vinnie Vincent Invasion (live) | |
| Lori Lewis | Vocals (2007-2011) |
| See also: Aesma Daeva | |
| Messiah Marcolin | Vocals (2007) |
| See also: ex-Colossus, ex-Memento Mori, ex-Requiem, ex-Stillborn, ex-Candlemass, ex-Portrait (live), ex-Mercy | |
| Magnus Barthelson | Guitars (2008) |
| See also: ex-Feeble Lies, ex-Formicide | |
| Waldemar Sorychta | Bass (2010-2011) |
| See also: Enemy of the Sun, Eyes of Eden, Grip Inc., ex-Despair, Dortmunder Jungs, ex-Voodoocult | |
| Thess | Vocals (2011) |
| Added by: Greb | Modified by: moopflop |
| Added on: 2002-07-17 00:02:26 | Last modified on: 2013-05-13 12:16:04 |
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Back in the year 1987, Christofer Johnsson formed the metal band Blitzkrieg in Upplands Väsby, a suburb of Stockholm. What genre they played is discussed, as their influences mostly were major thrash bands but they sounded more like the big extreme bands of that era. He was the bassist and vocalist. The line-up was completed with Peter Hansson on guitar and ...