Therion – Vovin (1998) [Full Album | Swedish Symphonic Metal]

Описание: Band: Therion
Album: Vovin
Type: Full-length
Year: 1998
Country: Sweden
Genre: Symphonic Metal / Orchestral Metal
Label: Nuclear Blast Records
Note: Seventh studio album and a major turning point in symphonic metal history — entirely orchestrated with choirs, classical arrangements, and dark esoteric themes, defining the future of the genre.

LINEUP:
Christofer Johnsson: Guitars, Keyboards, Songwriting

TRACKLIST:
00:00:00 1. The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah – 06:45
00:06:44 2. Birth of Venus Illegitima – 05:15
00:11:58 3. Wine of Aluqah – 05:04
00:17:00 4. Clavicula Nox – 08:50
00:25:48 5. The Wild Hunt – 03:49
00:29:35 6. Eye of Shiva – 06:19
00:35:53 7. Black Sun – 05:10
00:41:01 8. The Opening (Draconian Trilogy Part I) – 01:28
00:42:30 9. Morning Star (Draconian Trilogy Part II) – 03:34
00:46:01 10. Black Diamonds (Draconian Trilogy Part III) – 02:58
00:49:01 11. Raven of Dispersion – 05:57
00:54:58 12. The King (Accept cover)* -- 04:08

Therion’s Vovin is one of the most influential albums in the evolution of symphonic metal. Released in 1998, it presents a bold transformation from traditional death and heavy metal roots into a fully orchestrated, classical-infused vision. Powerful choral sections, operatic voices, rich orchestral textures, and atmospheric arrangements come together to create an epic and cinematic sound.

The album explores themes of mythology, celestial power, alchemy, occultism, and ancient mysteries. Tracks like “The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah” and “Clavicula Nox” showcase monumental orchestral arrangements layered with heavy riffs. “Birth of Venus Illegitima” and “Wine of Aluqah” deliver enchanting melodies with dark beauty. The final highlight, “Raven of Dispersion”, closes the album with emotional grandeur and esoteric depth.

Vovin is widely considered Therion’s most successful and iconic album, influencing a generation of bands that followed in the paths of symphonic, gothic, and opera metal. With its unique blend of classical mastery and metal power, this record remains an essential experience for fans of epic, majestic, and atmospheric metal music.