Therion
Live in Midgard (Nuclear Blast)
by Scott Hefflon
Therion celebrates its 15-year anniversary with a double live CD spanning their history. Many of these songs haven’t been performed live in years, and in a single sitting, it’s quite a chore for all but true fans. But seeing as Therion has evolved from a traditional (as in boring) death metal band to a completely original mix of power metal chug and operatic screeching (crossing ancient Nordic lands, viewing the pyramids, and soaring the cosmos all the while), it may be a taxing listen, but knowledge doesn’t come easily, kids…
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