Therion - 'Draconian Trilogy' (official live video)

Part One: The Opening
Lepaca Draconis Nox Tarados
Part Two:
Morning Star
Red Dragon from the first morning of time,
Red Dragon of ancient depths of the mind,
Rise up from the abyss of ignorance,
Coil into the existance of the blind.
Morning star please bear your light,
Through the day to next night.
Fallen one who stole the spark,
Bring it into the dark.
O Typhon Apep Lothan
O Drakon Typhon Apep Lothan
Morning star please bear your light,
Through the day to next night.
Fallen one who stole the spark,
Bring it into the dark.
Dragons of tomorrow flying to their Babel of yesterday.
They open the seal of Sorath and release the eleventh ray.
Part Three: Black Diamonds
Red Dragon burning again and dragging down stars and fallen angels down
from the heavens to the newborn world,
To fulfill the prophecy and be the force to see.
Red Dragon flying now and casting down stars and ancient angels down from
the heavens to the burning earth,
To fulfill the prophecy
And be the force in man once again, as it was in the beginning.
The diamonds gimmering in the darkness, to be the stars in the night.
Black pearls will shine so bright, of the Draconian Might.

"Ζωντανά" ηχογραφημένος (και φιλμογραφημένος) δίσκος είναι η μουσική πρόταση των Therion για το νέο έτος. "Con Orquesta" ο τίτλος και αναμένεται στα τελειώματα του τρέχοντος μήνα (30 Ιανουαρίου 2026) σε (διπλό) cd, σε (τριπλό) βινύλιο, σε DVD, σε Blu-ray μέσω της δισκογραφικής εταιρείας Napalm Records. Ηχογραφήθηκε - φιλμογραφήθηκε πρόπερσι (2024) στην Mexico City Arena με την συμμετοχή συμφωνικής ορχήστρας, με το ενημερωτικό δελτίο τύπου να μας δίνει τις λεπτομέρειες:

«Swedish symphonic metal pioneers Therion made history once again in 2024 by performing live with a full orchestra, 17 years after their last monumental shows of this kind.

Following their unforgettable appearances in Romania (2006) and Hungary (2007), the legendary outfit returned to the orchestral stage in spectacular fashion for their very first arena show, captivating a sold-out crowd of 11,000 at Mexico City Arena.

Entitled Con Orquesta, this landmark performance will be immortalized as a precious chapter of the band’s legacy, set for release on January 30, 2026 via Napalm Records in various physical formats, including several strictly limited editions.

After the two European experiences, Therion mastermind Christofer Johnsson was uncertain whether he would ever bring another orchestra live project back to life. In the end, his decision proved more than worthwhile.

Together with the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de México, the band delivered an incomparable symphonic metal spectacle, enriching classics with new arrangements and expanding their sonic universe in grand, orchestral style.

“In the past, our concept was more like Therion going classical, with the band and the symphonic orchestra meeting on an equal basis. Thus, we did a fully orchestral version of one song and it was divided almost 50/50 between playing Therion songs and classical excerpts being rearranged for band and orchestra”, reflects Johnsson.

“This time, however, I wanted to take a different approach. I invited a renowned conductor and composer from Mexico to reinterpret our songs by adding new arrangements and expanding the originals with the orchestra. They also wrote some new intros and small interludes, making this a truly authentic Mexican interpretation of Therion live with orchestra.”

The Con Orquesta setlist spans Therion’s illustrious career with 20 tracks in total, blending fan favorites, symphonic epics, and rare gems. As a bonus, it also features exclusive rehearsal material.

From powerful classics like “The Blood of Kingu”, “To Mega Therion” and “The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah” to emotional highlights such as “The Birth of Venus Illegitima”, “Siren of the Woods” and “Lemuria”, the performance bridges eras of the band’s history.

Unique inclusions like the Marie Laforêt cover “Mon Amour mon Ami” and Sylvie Vartan cover “La Maritza” showcase Therion’s genre-defying artistry, while the massive “Draconian Trilogy” and “Via Nocturna” unfold with new orchestral grandeur.

Con Orquesta marks a celebration of the Therion universe proving once more why they remain the undisputed pioneers of symphonic metal. A must-have for every fan and collector!»