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Therion

Country of origin:
Sweden
Location:
Stockholm
Status:
Active
Year of creation:
1987
Genre:
Death Metal (early), Symphonic/Operatic Metal (later)
Lyrical themes:
Mythology, Occult/Pagan religions
Current label:
Nuclear Blast
Therion is Greek for "wild beast."

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 ...
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Current
Christofer Johnsson Guitars, Keyboards, Drum programming (1987-present), Vocals (1987-2006)
See also: ex-Carbonized, ex-Procreation, ex-Excruciate, ex-Messiah, ex-Demonoid
Nalle Påhlsson Bass (2008-present)
See also: Vindictiv
Johan Koleberg Drums (2008-present)
See also: Dark Illusion, Section A, ex-Scudiero, ex-Animal, ex-Lion's Share
Thomas Vikström Vocals (2009-present)
See also: 7days, Dark Illusion, Mehida, Steel Seal, Stormwind, Covered Call, Enlighted, ex-Candlemass, ex-Silent Memorial, ex-Tommy Vitaly, 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, ex-Magnos
Lori Lewis Vocals (2011-present)
See also: Aesma Daeva
Past
Erik Gustafsson Bass (1987-1991)
See also: 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: Age of Fury, Black Barrel Smoke, ex-Concrete Sleep, ex-Formicide, ex-Serpent
Piotr "Docent" Wawrzeniuk Drums, Vocals (1993-1996)
See also: Serpent, ex-Carbonized, 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, ex-Nocturnal Rites, ex-Ligament
Lars Rosenberg Bass (1995-1996)
See also: ex-Carbonized, ex-Furcas, ex-Mental Distortion, ex-Monastery, ex-Entombed, 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-Children of Bodom (live), ex-Dimmu Borgir (live), ex-Avernus
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: Evergrey, Hubi Meisel, Mind's Eye, Tears of Anger, Sectu (live), Tiamat (live), ex-Demonoid, ex-Afterglow, ex-Evil Masquerade, ex-The Murder of My Sweet
Kristian Niemann Guitars (1999-2008)
See also: ex-Demonoid
Richard Evensand Drums (2001-2004)
See also: Sorcerer, ex-Dog Faced Gods, ex-Ebony Tears, ex-Southpaw, ex-Demonoid, ex-Chimaira, ex-Lion's Share, ex-Soilwork (live)
Petter Karlsson Drums (2004-2008)
See also: ex-Diablo Swing Orchestra
Current (Live)
Snowy Shaw Vocals (2006-2010, 2010-present)
See also: Scheepers (live), Notre Dame, ex-Illwill, ex-Cans, XXX, ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Dream Evil, ex-King Diamond, 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)
Ferdy Doernberg Keyboards (2007-present)
See also: Axel Rudi Pell, Rough Silk, Roland Grapow, Shock Machine, ex-Taraxacum, ex-Dezperadoz, ex-Eden's Curse, ex-Rick Renstrom, ex-Freedom Call (live)
Linnéa Vikström Vocals (2011-present)
Past (Live)
Martina Astner Vocals (soprano) (1998-1999)
See also: ex-Alas, ex-Korova, Underhill, ex-Dreams of Sanity, ex-Korovakill
Risto Hämäläinen Vocals (baritone) (2000-2006)
Petra Aho Vocals (2001)
See also: ex-Shadowseeds
Johanna Mårlöv Vocals (alto) (2001, 2004-2006)
Jari-Petri Heino Vocals (baritone) (2001, 2004-2006)
Anders Engberg Vocals (lead, tenor) (2001)
See also: Section A, Sorcerer, ex-Dreams Fall, ex-Twilight, ex-Book of Reflections, ex-Lion's Share
Maria Ottoson Vocals (soprano) (2001)
Suvi Virtanen Vocals (soprano) (2001, 2004-2006)
See also: Dying Daylight, ex-Echoterra
Mats Levén Vocals (lead, clean), Guitars (2004-2008)
See also: Amaseffer, Cem Köksal, Jupiter Society, Krux, ex-Abstrakt Algebra, ex-Southpaw, ex-Adagio, ex-At Vance, ex-Candlemass, ex-Fatal Force, ex-Sabbtail, ex-Yngwie J. Malmsteen, ex-Firewind (live), ex-AB/CD, ex-Capricorn, ex-Swedish Erotica, ex-Treat
Karin Fjellander Vocals (soprano) (2004-2006)
Katarina Lilja Vocals (2006-2007, 2008-2011)
See also: ex-Sobre Nocturne
Thomas Vikström Vocals (2007-2009)
See also: 7days, Dark Illusion, Mehida, Steel Seal, Stormwind, Covered Call, Enlighted, ex-Candlemass, ex-Silent Memorial, ex-Tommy Vitaly, 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
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, ex-Voodoocult
Thess Vocals (2011)
Christofer Johnsson Guitars, Keyboards, Drum programming (1987-present), Vocals (1987-2006)
See also: ex-Carbonized, ex-Procreation, ex-Excruciate, ex-Messiah, ex-Demonoid
Nalle Påhlsson Bass (2008-present)
See also: Vindictiv
Johan Koleberg Drums (2008-present)
See also: Dark Illusion, Section A, ex-Scudiero, ex-Animal, ex-Lion's Share
Thomas Vikström Vocals (2009-present)
See also: 7days, Dark Illusion, Mehida, Steel Seal, Stormwind, Covered Call, Enlighted, ex-Candlemass, ex-Silent Memorial, ex-Tommy Vitaly, 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, ex-Magnos
Lori Lewis Vocals (2011-present)
See also: Aesma Daeva
Erik Gustafsson Bass (1987-1991)
See also: 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: Age of Fury, Black Barrel Smoke, ex-Concrete Sleep, ex-Formicide, ex-Serpent
Piotr "Docent" Wawrzeniuk Drums, Vocals (1993-1996)
See also: Serpent, ex-Carbonized, 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, ex-Nocturnal Rites, ex-Ligament
Lars Rosenberg Bass (1995-1996)
See also: ex-Carbonized, ex-Furcas, ex-Mental Distortion, ex-Monastery, ex-Entombed, 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-Children of Bodom (live), ex-Dimmu Borgir (live), ex-Avernus
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: Evergrey, Hubi Meisel, Mind's Eye, Tears of Anger, Sectu (live), Tiamat (live), ex-Demonoid, ex-Afterglow, ex-Evil Masquerade, ex-The Murder of My Sweet
Kristian Niemann Guitars (1999-2008)
See also: ex-Demonoid
Richard Evensand Drums (2001-2004)
See also: Sorcerer, ex-Dog Faced Gods, ex-Ebony Tears, ex-Southpaw, ex-Demonoid, ex-Chimaira, ex-Lion's Share, ex-Soilwork (live)
Petter Karlsson Drums (2004-2008)
See also: ex-Diablo Swing Orchestra
Current
Snowy Shaw Vocals (2006-2010, 2010-present)
See also: Scheepers (live), Notre Dame, ex-Illwill, ex-Cans, XXX, ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Dream Evil, ex-King Diamond, 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)
Ferdy Doernberg Keyboards (2007-present)
See also: Axel Rudi Pell, Rough Silk, Roland Grapow, Shock Machine, ex-Taraxacum, ex-Dezperadoz, ex-Eden's Curse, ex-Rick Renstrom, ex-Freedom Call (live)
Linnéa Vikström Vocals (2011-present)
Past
Martina Astner Vocals (soprano) (1998-1999)
See also: ex-Alas, ex-Korova, Underhill, ex-Dreams of Sanity, ex-Korovakill
Risto Hämäläinen Vocals (baritone) (2000-2006)
Petra Aho Vocals (2001)
See also: ex-Shadowseeds
Johanna Mårlöv Vocals (alto) (2001, 2004-2006)
Jari-Petri Heino Vocals (baritone) (2001, 2004-2006)
Anders Engberg Vocals (lead, tenor) (2001)
See also: Section A, Sorcerer, ex-Dreams Fall, ex-Twilight, ex-Book of Reflections, ex-Lion's Share
Maria Ottoson Vocals (soprano) (2001)
Suvi Virtanen Vocals (soprano) (2001, 2004-2006)
See also: Dying Daylight, ex-Echoterra
Mats Levén Vocals (lead, clean), Guitars (2004-2008)
See also: Amaseffer, Cem Köksal, Jupiter Society, Krux, ex-Abstrakt Algebra, ex-Southpaw, ex-Adagio, ex-At Vance, ex-Candlemass, ex-Fatal Force, ex-Sabbtail, ex-Yngwie J. Malmsteen, ex-Firewind (live), ex-AB/CD, ex-Capricorn, ex-Swedish Erotica, ex-Treat
Karin Fjellander Vocals (soprano) (2004-2006)
Katarina Lilja Vocals (2006-2007, 2008-2011)
See also: ex-Sobre Nocturne
Thomas Vikström Vocals (2007-2009)
See also: 7days, Dark Illusion, Mehida, Steel Seal, Stormwind, Covered Call, Enlighted, ex-Candlemass, ex-Silent Memorial, ex-Tommy Vitaly, 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
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, ex-Voodoocult
Thess Vocals (2011)
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