THERION (Sweden)

Therion is a Symphonic/Operistic Metal band.
They were formed in 1988 in Stockholm (Sweden).
They have released 16 studio albums,2 EP's,4 live albums,4 compilations and 4 demos during their career.
Their lyrics talk about mythology,ancient civilizations and religions  or occultism.
They are signed by the label Nuclear Blast Records.
The current line up is:
Christofer Johnsson (Sweden,1972)(guitars,keyboards and programming) since 1988
Sami Karppinen (Finland,1976)(drums) since 1998
Nalle Pahlsson (Sweden,1963)(bass)(Last Autumn's Dream,ex-Treat) since 2008
Thomas Vikström (Sweden,1969)(vocals and flute)(ex-Candlemass) since 2009
Christian Vidal (Argentina,1972)(guitars) since 2010
Lori Lewis (USA,1984)(vocals) since 2011
By the band have passed musicians such as:
The singers Matti Kärki (ex-Dismember),Kimberly Goss (ex-Sinergy),Sarah Jezebel Deva (ex-Cradle Of Filth),Linnéa Vikström (The Paralydium Project),Anders Engberg (Sorcerer),Mats Levén (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen),Snowy Shaw (ex-Mercyful Fate) or Messiah Marcolin (ex-Candlemass).
The guitarists Magnus Barthelson (ex-Kardinal Sin) or Kristian Niemann (Sorcerer).
The bassists Erik Gustafsson (ex-Dismember),Lars Rosenberg (ex-Entombed),Johan Niemann (Evergrey) or Waldemar Sorychta (ex-Grip Inc).
The drummers Tommy Eriksson (ex-Nocturnal Rites),Richard Evensand (Sorcerer),Petter Karlsson (ex-Diablo Swing Orchestra),Johan Kullberg (ex-HammerFall) or Fredrik Andersson (ex-Amon Amarth).
The keyboardist Ferdy Doernberg (Axel Rudi Pell).

Therion es una banda de Metal Sinfónico/Operístico.
Se formaron en 1988 en Estocolmo (Suecia).
Han realizado 16 discos de estudio,2 EP's,4 discos en directo,4 recopilatorios y 4 demos durante su carrera.
Sus letras hablan sobre mitología,antiguas civilizaciones y religiones s u ocultismo.
Están fichados por el sello Nuclear Blast Records.
La formación actual es:
Christofer Johnsson (Suecia,1972)(guitarras,teclados y programación) desde 1988
Sami Karppinen (Finlandia,1976)(bateria) desde 1998
Nalle Pahlsson (Suecia,1963)(bajo)(Last Autumn's Dream,ex-Treat) desde 2008
Thomas Vikström (Suecia,1969)(voces y flauta)(ex-Candlemass) desde 2009
Christian Vidal (Argentina,1972)(guitarras) desde 2010
Lori Lewis (USA,1984)(voces) desde 2011
Por la banda han pasado músicos como:
Los cantantes Matti Kärki (ex-Dismember),Kimberly Goss (ex-Sinergy),Sarah Jezebel Deva (ex-Cradle Of Filth),Linnéa Vikström (The Paralydium Project),Anders Engberg (Sorcerer),Mats Levén (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen),Snowy Shaw (ex-Mercyful Fate) o Messiah Marcolin (ex-Candlemass).
Los guitarristas Magnus Barthelson (ex-Kardinal Sin) o Kristian Niemann (Sorcerer).
Los bajistas Erik Gustafsson (ex-Dismember),Lars Rosenberg (ex-Entombed),Johan Niemann (Evergrey) o Waldemar Sorychta (ex-Grip Inc).
Los baterias Tommy Eriksson (ex-Nocturnal Rites),Richard Evensand (Sorcerer),Petter Karlsson (ex-Diablo Swing Orchestra),Johan Kullberg (ex-HammerFall) o Fredrik Andersson (ex-Amon Amarth).
El teclista Ferdy Doernberg (Axel Rudi Pell).