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Debut full-length album by russian Doom/Death Metal band.
String material created without keyboards and other trend features will suit the tastes of fans of uncompromising death/doom in the vein of Mourning Beloveth, Process Of Guilt and Ataraxie.
Solitude Productions, 2010 (SP. 036-10)


Tracklist:
1. Dagon 06:50
2. Gates 07:12
3. I Come with the Rain 04:30
4. My Autumn Call 06:02
5. Sullen Route 05:33
6. Madness of My Own Design 06:58
7. No Memories, No Matter 07:39
8. One Way for Burning 10:09
Total playing time: 54:53

Progressive Metal from russian.
After the first album issued in 2010, a number of gigs in support of the debut album, changes in line-up, and, finally, release of Internet-EP “Pulse” the band Sullen Route from Volgograd is ready to present the other side of their music to the audience. «Apocalyclinic» demonstrates evolution from orthodox doom death metal to the area which cannot be definitely classified: in the new work of musicians one can find influence of dark metal combined with features of post metal and progressive metal, extreme vocals, and powerful and solid sound. The essential advance in music is manifested by refined structure of compositions and brilliant mastering. Here comes The Sullen Route you’ve never heard!
BadMoodMan Music, 2011 (BMM. 043-11)


Треклист:
1. Hysteria
2. Selfish I
3. Burial Ground
4. Cynoptic
5. Dune
6. Tonight’s Avenue
7. All In October

The second and the final full-length album by russian Gothic Doom Metal band.
The Sundial are dedicated entirely to the harder pace and go vocally and musically strongly towards Tristania and Theatre Of Tragedy. This is also the reason why the Russians are a bit dowdy, although production and fits the musical performance of the band are almost perfect. They also are not afraid, besides always prevailing Keyboard walls incorporate also original violin part, with whom they also remember from time to time to My Dying Bride. One should mention the many instrumental parts, some of which run through all the songs, only to be interrupted by the classic antiphonal singing again.
Even though no new approaches are available, this guys are already endowed. One can with good average Gothic Metal, which partially hangs in the Black Metal genre, The Sundial are really good!
Guest appearance by Szymon Czech (ex-Prpophecy).
Album comes on nice 24kt Gold CD with Pit Art.
Endless Desperation, 2008. Made in Russia. First press. 


Tracklist:
1. Sundial 5:09
2. Dreamland 6:00
3. A Dream 3:47
4. Of Paradise And Love 5:39
5. Dead Men's Love 4:35
6. Spirits Of The Dead 5:30
7. Dream Within A Dream 4:38
8. The Wood 4:46
9. Sleeping Out : Full Moon 5:17
Bonus Track:
10. The Curse (Feat. Mars) 6:38
Total playing time: 51:59 min.

Debut full-length album by Melodic Hardcore Punk/Metal band from Ukraine.
Young Voices Records/Trismus Records/Drink and be Merry/Miravoice Records, 2011 (YV 015/TR003/DABM009/MV07)


Tracklist:
1.Від реальності не сховаєшся
2.Без дитинства
3.Страждання хворої душі
4.Війні не знайдеш виправдання
5.Їм начхати на нас
6.Жадобою розум затьмарений
7.Тринадцяте жовтня
8.Напередодні змін

Deluxe Editions of the debut EP by Brazilian Thrash/Death Metal band, led by Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz, former member of the original Sepultura line-up.
Tormentor (Ex-Sepultura, Ex-The Mist) is an author and co-author of the classic records “Bestial Devastation” and “Morbid Visions”, and having also collaborated on some of “Schizophrenia’s” compositions. 
The band also includes bassist/vocalist Alex Kafer (Enterro, Explicit Hate, ex-Necromancer), drummer Alexandre Oliveira (Southern Blacklist, Raising Conviction), and guitarist Marcelo Vasco (Patria, Mysteriis, acclaimed graphic artist for legendary bands such as Slayer, Kreator, Machine Head, Soulfly, and Hatebreed among many others).
The Troops Of Doom’s goal is to revisit the essence of ‘80s style Death Metal, exploring a more primitive sound that takes listeners back to that era, while remaining fresh and genuine.
“The Rise Of Heresy,” which features four original songs and two cover versions of Sepultura classics, “Bestial Devastation” and “Troops of Doom”, was mastered by Øystein G. Brun (Borknagar) at Crosound Studio in Norway.
If you’re a fan of the Sepultura's earliest days, you should definitely have a good time here! Without a doubt, EP of the year!!
Deluxe Digipak with embossed logo in gold metallic ink + exclusive woven patch.
Metalized Records, 2020 (MRCD-002). Made in Mexico. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Whispering Dead Words 5:20
2. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea 3:39
3. The Confessional 3:35
4. The Rise Of Heresy 3:25
5. Bestial Devastation (Sepultura cover) 2:52
6. Troops Of Doom (Sepultura cover) 3:31
Total playing time: 22:22 min.

Second full-length album by Spanish Death 'n' Roll/Stoner Metal band. Slow Death Metal with Stoner Rock elements and a lot of dark atmosphere. There are a lot of great riffs and many clean guitar parts, great bass and a very good drummer. There are a lot of keyboard themes and some percussion added. The voices are in Atmospheric Death mood and there are also some female vocals, always in Spanish. Their music is somewhere between Stoner Rock, Death and Roll and peeping to Death Metal. In some songs they sound like GOREFEST of the “Chapter 13”and “La Muerte” eras. The production of the album went some years back since it hasn't that polished touch that almost all modern productions have. And that's good. Overall “En El Silencio” is an album that, despite the exotic sound it has due to the Spanish language, is a fun CD that fans of 'stone' and Death & Roll Metal, with vocals that lean to Death Metal, will like. Not something new in the scene but it's well played and you can see that the band likes what they are doing and they are playing with their hearts!
Casket Music, 2008 (CSK174)


Tracklist:
1. The Great Overture
2. En el Silencio
3. Demonios
4. Mefisto
5. El Sepulcro
6. El Final de Mi Vida
7. Into the House of Wax (en el Museo de Cera)
8. 1377
9. Obsession
10. Nadie
11. No Muerto
12. Muerte Ven
13. Sombras del Pasado

Second full-length album by Dark/Gothic Metal band from Italy.
Gothic/Doom in the old conception of the genre with symphonic/melodic touches, influenced from bands like Moonspell, Paradise Lost and Tiamat.
The various tempo changes and the melodies that follow are in quite fast succession - it’s a music can be defined as Dark Metal with mysterious and dark opening to real darkness and anguish in the vein of PARADISE LOST, MOONSPELL, TIAMAT and with strong references to the DOOM essence of PENTAGRAM, ST. VITUS and to the Dark Wave of THE CURE, TYPE O NEGATIVE and Nick CAVE.
My Kingdom Music, 2008 (echo032)


Tracklist:
1.Light 06:32
2.Macha 05:27
3.VIsion of the Truth 04:37
4.Hope 06:02
5.I Need Light 05:43
6.Sad Moon 03:49
7.Beauty 06:38
8.Fearless Gladiator 07:01
9.Step Into Nowhere 05:28
Total playing time: 51:17

The second full-length album by Moldovian Atmospheric Death Metal band.
Aggression, heaviness and melody of MDM combined with dark and gloomy atmosphere of Doom Metal. 
The lyrics are about feelings of people, who live in modern world, where thrives distortion of values and worsening conditions for a psychological state of humanity. This album is devoted to thoughts and feelings of people of various "stratums of society", who are poisoned with modern world's influence, the reasons for its occurrence and the values accumulated by generations, and lost by us. 
The theme and atmosphere of the album emphasized by hard guitar riffs, a massive basis of the rhythm section, atmospheric and symphonic keyboards melodies, expressive and emotional growl.
Recommended for fans of: Septicflesh, Swallow The Sun, Opeth and Fleshgod Apocalypse!
Metal Scrap Records, 2015 (MSR108/CD). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. End of Time 01:01
2. Megiddo 03:35
3. Towards Extinction 04:00
4. Under the Fire Garden 03:36
5. Death Monastery 04:15
6. The Ultimate Dream 03:40
7. In the Depths of Theories 05:54
8. Part of Humanity 08:39
9. Issued Blood 04:06
10. Flakes of Rapture 03:03
11. The Beginning of... 00:47
Total playing time: 43:01 min.

 

The second full-length album by Melodic Death Metal/Metalcore band.
There are few bands with a common purpose beyond that of the music they create, who ardently stick to that purpose and become a genuine force for change. Animal Liberation Front supporters The Way Of Purity (all the members are vegan), are one such band. Their sophomore album "Equate" features ten tracks of brutally Blackened and detuned Metalcore with synth flourishes, married with empowering empathetic lyrics, all captured in a vicious bass-laden analog recording.
The Way Of Purity is a mysterious band. The musicians, apart from the female singer, hide their faces, names and nationality. They are convinced that in the future animals and men must be equal and they fight for this objective. The “Equate” is about this subject and moreover, it denounces one of the cruelest sins of our times: speciesism. That is a theory according to which men are superior to animals and justifies acts like vivisection.
After an EP, released some months ago, The Way Of Purity has recorded this new full-length that keeps intact the main features of the band. It is opened by “Artwork of Nature”, a violent, very aggressive track that mixes Blackish riffs, female growling vocals and a little bit of melody that makes everything more dramatic. In “Death Abound Everywhere”, Death Metal guitars are mixed with just a hint of Electronic, quite Groovy. “Eleven” showcases female clean vocals and they are really beautiful, warm and elegant; they shine through the record and are a nice change to the usual growl. The music is less brutal, a bit more “symphonic”. Generally, the songs are very short, but it's really good, because this way you can enjoy the true essence, the brutality without getting lost into details. Quite different from the rest is “The Last Darkest Night”, a slow/mid-tempo song compared to the others (apart from the usual Black Metal moment) and it has an interesting bridge.
The Way of Purity has managed to write an album which is catchy, but aggressive, which delivers a message but it is able to entertain a wide audience!
Recommended for fans of: Fleshgod Apocalypse, Your Demise, Purified In Blood!!
WormHoleDeath Records, 2012 (WHD020). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Artwork Of Nature
2. Death Abound Everywhere
3. Eleven
4. Eternal Damnation To René Descartes
5. Keep Dreaming
6. For All Who Thrive Unheard
7. The Mighty Fall
8. The Last Darkest Night
9. A Time To Be So Small
10. Lijty Crjsty


Samples: http://www.last.fm

The fifth full-length studio album by American Alternative/Blues Rock band.
The album marked a distinct change from its guitar-heavy 2003 predecessor, "Elephant". With its reliance on piano-driven melodies and experimentation with marimba on "The Nurse" and "Forever For Her (Is Over For Me)", "Get Behind Me Satan" plays down the Punk, Garage rock and Blues influences, that dominated earlier White Stripes albums.
Frontman Jack White plays with different technique than in the past, replacing electric guitar with piano, mandolin, and acoustic guitar on all but a handful of tracks, as his usual riff-conscious lead guitar style is overtaken by a predominantly rhythmic approach.
"Get Behind Me Satan" entered the U.S. and UK charts at No. 3, ranking higher in the U.S. charts than their previous records. Rolling Stone Magazine ranked it the third-best album of the year, and it received the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album in 2006. In 2006, the album was included in "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die", edited by Robert Dimery, but was removed in the 2007 edition. As of February 2007, "Get Behind Me Satan" had sold 850,000 units in the United States.
XL Recordings/Moon Records, 2005 (XLCD 191/ MR 1226-2). Made in Ukraine. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:
1. Blue Orchid 2:38
2. The Nurse 3:47
3. My Doorbell 4:02
4. Forever For Her (Is Over For Me) 3:15
5. Little Ghost 2:19
6. The Denial Twist 2:36
7. White Moon 4:01
8. Instinct Blues 4:16
9. Passive Manipulation 0:35
10. Take, Take, Take 4:22
11. As Ugly As I Seem 4:10
12. Red Rain 3:53
13. I'm Lonely (But I Ain't That Lonely Yet) 4:21
Total playing time: 44:15 min.

Debut full-length album by Spanish Melodic Death Metal band.
Born in 2003 on the ashes of Scythe this Gran Canarian band has participated in many concerts sharing the stage with bands such as: Napalm Death, Destruction, Avulsed, Wormed, Incantation, Evergrey, Kreator, Lacrimas Profundere and Rage among others.
Inside the album is about the length slightly to forty minutes, which are spread over 10 tracks, heavily influenced by the Swedish Melodic Death Metal with strong features and parts of Thrash Metal.
The guitars are very strong here. Also noteworthy a brilliantly executed keyboards, as well as remarkable battery of Kuly Rivero. One of the strongest themes is definitely "Construct / Destruct", with excellent guitars and two voices playing each other in the middle of an orgy of guitars.
"Broken Link" contains some clean vocals, an air heavy, really curious and well executed. "Portraits Of Nothing" has a crushing drums and good vocals. "Nightscythe", maybe the best track on the album, have several changes of rhythm and guitars going fast to a much quieter time with voice perking with other records. By the end of the topic gets a devastating air. The album ends with "Slowly We Rust", with something Progressive guitars, more variety both vocal and instrumental theme, and beautiful ambient guitars.
Surely this is an album that well done, and this is a band with a quality that should not go unnoticed! Very good!!
La Rampa Music, 2006 (ref. LR-03). Made in Spain. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:
1. The Collector Divine 4:14
2. Dead Machines 3:36
3. Nowhere Man 6:38
4. Existence 4:13
5. Construct / Destruct 2:40
6. Broken Link 3:18
7. Portraits Of Nothing 2:28
8. Nightscythe 4:10
9. Calculating Infinities 4:15
10. Slowly We Rust 3:55
Total playing time: 39:27 min.

The second full-length studio album by Italian Melodic Black Metal band.
An honest Black Metal album - no compromise, no strange influences, just Black Metal as we like to listen to!
Vacula Productions, 2017 (VP 041). Made in Ukraine. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Intro 02:07
2. Black & Grim 05:09
3. Entropy 03:15
4. Die by My Hand 04:48
5. Eternal Fog 05:29
6. Srebrenica 06:15
7. Morbid Tales (Celtic Frost cover) 03:06
8. To Another Meaning of Grace 05:38
9. The End 04:33
10. Outro 01:53
Total playing time: 42:15 min.


Samples: https://vaculaproductions.bandcamp.com

Fourth full full-length album by the Greek Neoclassical Progressive Metal/Shred guitarist-virtuoso.
This is the 3rd instrumental CD from Theodore Ziras. Monstrous riffs, extreme shredding, heavy attitude combined with elegant playing.
Great instrumental music as Progressive, Fusion, Shred - all uniquely blended in this masterpiece!
Line-up featuring the legendary keyboardist Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater, Yngwie J Malmsteen, Planet X, Billy Idol) and the top L.A. drummer Brian Tichy (Ozzy Osbourne, Pride and Glory, Foreigner, Billy Idol)!!
Mixed and mastered in Los Angeles by Derek Sherinian.
Artwork by Mattias Noren at Progart.com (Stratovarius, Evergrey, Epica, Petrucci, Kamelot... etc).
Welcome to the magic world of the Greek guitar-hero!!!
Sleaszy Rider Records, 2007 (SR-0068). Made in Greece.


Tracklist:
1. Child of Scotland 04:10
2. Such and Such 03:33
3. Rapid Eye Movement 02:52
4. Solitude 05:21
5. Seven Churches 04:10
6. Salvation 03:34
7. Number One 03:40
8. Night of the Dead 05:51
9. HypepyrexiA 04:15
10. Go East 03:27

Second full-length album by the Greek Neoclassical Progressive Metal/Shred guitarist-virtuoso.
Blazing instrumental neoclassical release from the Greek Virtuoso Theodore Ziras. Classic sweep arpeggios, searing extended solo sections, memorable themes, and overall extraordinary playing mark this CD. "Virtual Virtuosity" cement his place in the roster of notable neo-classical shredders. Inspired by Bach, Vivaldi and Paganini, as well as a host of modern players such as Becker, Yngwie, & Petrucci, Ziras did all the recording, mixing, mastering and production himself. Virtual Virtuosity will be another favorite for guitar fans all over the world.
Secret Port Records, 2003 (SPR 0009). Pressed in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Terminus Ad Quem 04:25
2. Dark Valley 03:24
3. Depression 05:24
4. Air-To-Air 03:51
5. The Edge 03:26
6. Virtual Virtuosity 04:17
7. Fictitious Rhapsody 03:48
8. Your Majesty 03:09
9. Evermore... 03:47
10. The Boring Machine 03:50
11. Liquidity 05:24
Total playing time: 44:45

The eighth full-length album by the legendary Swedish Symphonic Metal band.
As with many of Therion's other albums, "Deggial" features a choir and orchestra. Unlike their earlier release "Vovin", which seemed to focus more on vocals, "Deggial"'s style leans towards Hard Rock and sounds overall like "Vovin" with more atmosphere.
The first track "Seven Secrets Of The Sphinx" starts almost where "Vovin" ended. First 'slap' in the face - heavy riff combined with "accelerating" guitar melodies and just after.....those "typical" Therion's chorus falling from Olympia (women & men chorus voices following each other) Wow!!!
A start "à la" Maiden for the second song (on first track you could also hear Maiden typical melody style). The chorus (women & men) are back again and this time you have this feeling too hear Mozart's requiem symphony. Violins are great and the mixture with the "unplugged" guitar and this 70's drums sound leaves speechless...
Suddenly an accelerating riff announces the "entry" of "flute, trumpet, cello, contrabass". In two words, the orchestra arrives and confirming it has not been invited just to be mentioned on the booklet. The third song start with this feeling that first two songs have been mixed up; fantastic "simple riff" and again this women chorus starts to hit your brain. This unbelievable melody comes from heaven and seems to be totally timeless.
Fourth track till the eighth one confirms the first impression: A "comet" in the Metal universe.
It is not over. Song 9 starts with a "Running Wild's riff", unbelievable! The "Flesh Of The Gods", the title track, will hits you! Hansi (Blind Guardian / Demons & Wizards) starts to sing and illuminate even more this already wonderful album with his magical voice!
But, it is still not over! Song 10th start like a "typical requiem song" and Christopher Johnsson decide to mix the women chorus with a bombastic "double bass" riff coming straight from Iced Earth! Masterpiece!!
After a good Judas Priest or Immortal album, sometimes you want to rest in peace in your bed. Sometimes you would like to seduce a girl (or a boy) and listen to something more "quiet", but it has to be a Metal Band! Don't search anymore, Therion's "Deggial" has been recorded for this type of situation!!
Nuclear Blast GmbH, 2000 (NB 442-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Seven Secrets Of The Sphinx 3:35
2. Eternal Return 7:10
3. Enter Vril-Ya 6:38
4. Ship Of Luna 6:28
5. The Invincible 5:09
6. Deggial 5:03
7. Emerald Crown 5:29
8. The Flight Of The Lord Of Flies 1:22
9. Flesh Of The Gods 4:06
10. Via Nocturna (Part I And II) 9:33
11. O Fortuna 3:22
Total playing time: 57:55 min.

Samples: http://www.last.fm

The first re-release of the tenth full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Symphonic/Operatic Metal band.
The album title refers to the name of a supposed sunken continent, Lemuria, much like Atlantis. "Lemuria" is one of the two albums that Therion released in 2004, and definitely one of the best in their career. This album remains in high rotation and is one of only a handful of ever released records, which define a genre. Therion tone down the Operatic quotient of earlier albums and increasing the Metallic elements to reach a perfect balance.
Balance is probably the best way of describing "Lemuria". It’s paced perfectly, from the bombastic openers “Typhon”, “Uthark Runa” and “Three Ships of Berik (I & II)” which all feature sharp guitar work and varied vocal styles. The album settles down towards the middle – during “Lemuria”, “Quetzalcoatl” and the first half of “Dreams of Swedenborg” which boasts an absolutely brilliant guitar solo and is a definite highlight on an album so equal throughout. The album clears out on the positively brilliant trio “Arrow from the Sun”, “Abraxas” and “Feuer Overture” which brings the album full circle with a nice mid-tempo rocker. Also worth noting is the production, which is also perfectly balanced so that no element of the music is overbearing, allowing the strength of songwriting to shine.
Creating something this multi-faceted and cohesive, utilizing the entire tonal spectrum with more than 171 musicians, is an achievement in itself. Therion also obviously had a huge amount of material early 2004 when they set about recording their pair of albums. "Lemuria" in particular of the pair displays a strength of songwriting fused together to create the rare kind of record where each track both fits together as a whole and can stand on its own. That is probably why “Lemuria” is so good, and why isolating any particular track would not do the others' justice.
Hammerheart Records, 2004/2022 (HHR 2022-64). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:
1. Typhon 4:36
2. Uthark Runa 4:41
3. Three Ships Of Berik Part 1: Calling To Arms And Fighting The Battle 3:19
4. Three Ships Of Berik Part 2: Victory! 0:44
5. Lemuria 4:15
6. Quetzalcoatl 3:47
7. The Dreams Of Swedenborg 4:58
8. An Arrow From The Sun 5:54
9. Abraxas 5:21
10. Feuer Overtüre / Prometheus Entfesselt 4:39
Total playing time: 42:14 min.

The fourth re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Symphonic/Operatic Death Metal band.
During 1995, when many of their contemporaries were rooted deep in the extreme Metal spectrum, Christofer Johnsson and Co. decided to broaden their horizon to bring forth all their musical influences to such an extent that, despite their complete stylistically departure (which rightly unfitting to many), onlookers and open-minded fanatics can always find many things to ponder upon all sorts of classical references and can conceive all eleven songs with renewed interpretation.
Stylistically, "Lepaca Kliffoth" retains the aggressive riffing and sheds the harsh growls of the band's previous Death Metal output, while also incorporating more elements of traditional Heavy Metal (conventional, but with an undeniable dark feeling) and more pronounced Gothic and Symphonic elements, often leading to this album being viewed as a transitional album in Therion's discography. Adding the enticing bass-baritone voice of Hans Groning and the soprano singer Claudia Maria Mokri, who has already refined Celtic Frost's albums with her voice, reinforced the diversity of the album. Also, the dominance of keyboards, more Persian influences, more Progressive melodies, Fredrik Isaksson’s ever flowing basslines, Christofer Johnsson singing in a newer Hardcore way, established the combined songwriting and inventive prowess of the band. Notably, this record also beholds a production appropriate to their multi-faceted, partly Dark Symphonic Death Metal in the broadest sense.
The title refers to the qlippoth (in the Zohar, Lurianic Kabbalah, and Hermetic Qabalah, the qlippoth are the representation of evil or impure spiritual forces in Jewish mysticism), the opposites of the sefirot. Sefirot meaning emanations, are the 10 attributes/emanations in Kabbalah, through which Ein Sof ("infinite space") reveals itself and continuously creates both the physical realm and the seder hishtalshelut (the chained descent of the metaphysical Four Worlds).
"Sorrows of the Moon" originally performed by Celtic Frost, based on the poem "Tristesse de la lune" by Charles Baudelaire, with completely new lyrics translated by Therion. The first guitar riff in "Melez" sounds identical to the Scorpions' song "They Need a Million".
Enticing news in that sense for the old or newly exposed souls, this record comes alive again as part of Hammerherat’s re-release offensive in the remastered CD version (with startling double bonus tracks) now and then the LP version a little later.
Hammerheart Records, 1995/2022 (HHR 2022-16). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:
1. The Wings of the Hydra 03:33
2. Mele 04:06
3. Arrival of the Darkest Queen 00:54
4. The Beauty in Black 03:12
5. Riders of Theli 02:51
6. Black 05:02
7. Darkness Eve 05:19
8. Sorrows of the Moon (Celtic Frost cover) 03:26
9. Let the New Day Begin 03:35
10. Lepaca Kliffoth 04:26
11. Evocation of Vovin 04:54
Total playing time: 41:18 min.

The second re-release of the ninth full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Symphonic/Operatic Metal band.
"Secret Of The Runes" is another perfect masterpiece made by Therion. A unique album full of musical genius, classical brilliance and fascinating Nordic tones!
 This time, Therion challenged to make a concept album, which concept is based on Norse mythology. Norse mythology is said to have nine different worlds or planes and, in this album, each song gets one of the names and concepts of nine worlds.
"Secret Of The Runes" sounds very different from any other albums of Therion, and it’s also one of the best albums Therion has ever made. On "Secret Of The Runes", Therion’s music style becomes more various than their previous albums. Aside from the Operatic choruses and Aymphony orchestra, they add many Scandinavian sounds such as Black and Viking Metal. More surprisingly, the music fits with the concept perfectly. This album is not only a perfect combination of music and concept, but also a unique album in Therion’s career. It is an extremeness of feeling, containing epic, majesty, beauty, peace, and passion, wih magnificent atmosphere of Scandinavian Epic Metal, which Therion has never composed before. Moreover, the musicianship in this album is better than all of their previous albums. The ability of Operatic vocals, used in this album, their best work so far.
Cover artwork features nine Scandinavian runes with the Elder Futhark alphabet, each corresponding to a certain mythological world.
Christofer Johnsson's Gothic flair for the dramatic has never been more pronounced than on this album, and the life he breathes into Underground Metal will make up for the breath it takes away from its listeners. Therion continues to be one of the most painstakingly original acts, and even those who think the band strays too far from their roots with each subsequent album have to marvel at the musicianship and imagination Therion displays on "Secret Of The Runes".
Hammerheart Records, 2001/2022 (HHR 2022-63). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:
1. Ginnungagap 6:09
2. Midgård 5:04
3. Asgård 4:08
4. Jotunheim 3:43
5. Schwarzalbenheim 5:18
6. Ljusalfheim 3:54
7. Muspelheim 2:15
8. Nifelheim 4:36
9. Vanaheim 4:04
10. Helheim 3:18
11. Secret Of The Runes 5:30
Total playing time: 47:59 min.

The first re-release of the eleventh full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Symphonic/Operatic Metal band.
One of the two classic Therion twin albums from 2004, "Sirius B", was released on the same day with "Lemuria" album, and it's definitely one of the best in their career. The album title refers to the star Sirius B. In the same way as "Lemuria", this album is a clear proof that Therion has left its “barbarian” beginnings to move on into something more mature and more harmonic, and of course a lot more Symphonic. "Sirius B" is certainly the calmed and Symphonic brother of this couple of albums, and it’s just great!
"Sirius B" is a lot longer than "Lemuria", lasting for about 57 minutes, resulting in the longest songs included in both albums: seven of the eleven songs of this album are longer than 5 minutes, and the longest is over 7 minutes long. But, if you think that a very long song is boring, you’re wrong: all the songs are very interesting. But, while "Lemuria" is aggressive, "Sirius B" is slower and involves the orchestra and the operatic chorus a lot more than its twin. This can only result in very beautiful songs, with very beautiful lyrics.
The lyrics of the songs talk about eastern mythology, journeys to that part of the world, and local legends from there. There’s a rough “West/East” split between the lyrical themes on "Lemuria" and "Sirius B". "Lemuria" takes on Western Europe and the Americas, while "Sirius B" primarily handles various parts of Asia. There is one crossover in the form of Greek/Roman mythology; both albums have several songs pertaining to that. The lyrics reasonably well written considering that they dabble in all sorts of weird occult mythology.
With a more Power Metal mentality and even more obscure esoteric subjects, "Sirius B" (and to a lesser extent it's sister "Lemuria") burst on almost every track with power and passion. From the first four wild songs to the later odder music, and even the slow, ominous title track, "Sirius B" never wastes a note. Every second of this thing is audio heaven. There is not a single song here that feels like a B-Side, rather every single work feels like it deserves its own Single.
Do not hear this album hoping for any degree of subtlety or Doom Metal mood. Only listen to this if you want exiting, crazy, fun, wild music by the wild beast of Swedish Symphonic Metal.
A must-listen for any Symphonic Metal enthusiast! 
Hammerheart Records, 2004/2022 (HHR 2022-65). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:
1. The Blood Of Kingu 5:45
2. Son Of The Sun 5:35
3. The Khlysti Evangelist 5:38
4. Dark Venus Persephone 4:02
5. Kali Yuga Part 1 3:27
6. Kali Yuga Part 2 5:48
7. The Wondrous World Of Punt 7:19
8. Melek Taus 5:31
9. Call Of Dagon 4:14
10. Sirius B 3:43
11. Voyage Of Gurdjieff (The Fourth Way) 5:56
Total playing time: 56:58 min.

The second re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Symphonic Death/Doom Metal band.
In Ancient Greek, ho Drakon ho Megas (ὁ Δράκων ὁ Μέγας) means "The Great Dragon". Uttering "Ho Drakon Ho Megas" is typically used at the end of ceremonies and rituals when conjuring the Draconian force in a magical order Dragon Rouge, in which head of the band, Christofer Johnsson, used to be a member.
Judging by the sudden change in style, like the band had somehow previewed the whole Symphonic Black Metal movement, it’s clear that Johnsson was attempting to go with a bang. Although the album is only 37 minutes long (and although only the closing suite seems to catch an actual Symphonic atmosphere), "Symphony Masses: Ho Drakon Ho Megas" displays plenty of variation during its mostly flowing course. The album displays the same C# tuning and marching rhythms, with very little faster sections. Fortunately, there’s more than Samael venturing: there are also minor harmonic scales, Ska-like off-beat rhythms and cinematic sounds and production enough to make it a fuller listening, even if not a more consistent one. The vocals are sometimes hoarse, sometimes distorted or radio-sounding, rarely even (*gulp*) actually sung by Johnsson himself. Some songs, like “Powerdance”, even boast interesting riffs or instrumental sections. At the end of the day, it may be a modest album, but Symphony Masses proved nonetheless to be the band’s breakthrough.
If you appreciate "Lepaca Kliffoth" though, then you wouldn’t want to miss this one.
Hammerheart Records, 1993/2022 (HHR 2022-15). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:
1. Baal Reginon 2:12
2. Dark Princess Naamah 4:19
3. A Black Rose 4:02
4. Symphoni Drakonis Inferni 2:34
5. Dawn Of Perishness 5:53
6. The Eye Of The Eclipse 5:02
7. The Ritual Dance Of The Yezidis 2:10
8. Powerdance 3:08
9. Procreation Of Eternity 4:06
10. Ho Drakon Ho Megas Act 1 - The Oragon Throne 1:26
11. Ho Drakon Ho Megas Act 2 - Fire And Ecstacy 2:52
Total playing time: 37:44 min.