Theroin - Of Darkness Theroin

Following a couple of demos in 1989 as the style evolved out of an effective & raw 
mix of thrash/death, it was Therion's next demo, 'Time Shall Tell' which gained the 
attention of Deaf/Peaceville Records; the fruits of which surfaced as the debut studio 
album, 'Of Darkness...'. 
'Of Darkness...' was released in 1991 & featured the songs which mainman Christofer 
Johnsson had composed in the 1980s. The album could be defined as an early 
example of progressive death metal, though also included influences from other 
genres, further distinguishing them from other traditional death metal acts of the time, 
who were often focused solely on brutality. The lyrics were also more politically & 
socially themed, relating more heavily towards the downfall of the planet & mankind. 
The album was recorded at the infamous Sunlight Studio in Stockholm (Entombed, 
Katatonia, Amorphis), with producer Tomas Skogsberg. Therion later went on to great 
success in the symphonic metal field, becoming one of the leading & enduring names of the genre