Deggial
Therion · 2000
58 min · 11 tracks · symphonic metal
Orchestral grandeur fuses with operatic vocals and heavy riffs, creating a mythical soundscape of symphonic metal.
Why this album works
'Deggial' received critical acclaim for its ambitious blend of metal and classical elements, solidifying Therion's status within the symphonic metal scene. The album's lead track, 'O Fortuna', garnered attention for its bold reimagining of Carl Orff's work, further expanding the band's influence on future artists in the genre.
- Best for
- mythical soundscapes for escapism dynamic progression with peaks wave-like pacing for immersion
- Context
- Released on January 31, 2000, 'Deggial' marked Therion's transformation into a fully orchestral symphonic metal band following their previous album 'Theli'. This period represented a significant artistic evolution for the group, as they embraced a more elaborate sound featuring choirs and classical instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Liv Kristine· Die Apokalyptischen Reiter· After Forever
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Seven Secrets of the Sphinx Standout 3:36
- 2 Eternal Return Standout 7:11
- 3 Enter Vril-Ya 6:38
- 4 Ship of Luna 6:29
- 5 The Invincible 5:09
- 6 Deggial 5:04
- 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, Parts 1 & 2 9:32
- 11 O Fortuna Standout 3:21
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