Therion--Symphony Masses: Ho Drakon Ho Megas (1994)
Rating--7.0
Definite death metal vocals, though the music shifts from occasional gothic turnings to the more evident and traditional metal sounds--the music of classic Priest, Maiden, and Megadeth all come to mind.
The dark and churning "Baal Reginon" kicks the disc off, and the faster and riff-filled "A Black Rose" is close behind.
Massive time changes occur in just about every song, and "Dawn of Perishness" is a standout with its solid chord work and grooving chorus.
Doomsday growlings introduce "The Ritual Dance of the Yezides," and "Powerdance" is pure rythmic distortion. A good buy for death metal fans who can deal with music other than thrash; more traditional fans will probably want to give it a test drive first.

TRACK LIST:

  1. Baal Reginon
  2. Dark Princess Naamah
  3. A Black Rose
  4. Symphoni Drakonis Inferni
  5. Dawn of Perishness
  6. The Eye of Eclipse
  7. The Ritual Dance of the Yezides
  8. Powerdance
  9. Procreation of Eternity
  10. Ho Dracon Ho Megas
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