Deggial cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • mythical soundscapes for escapism
  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • wave-like pacing for immersion
  • operatic vocals inspire grandeur

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, concise tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career 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
Nightwish· Epica· Within Temptation

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Seven Secrets of the Sphinx 3:36
  • 2 Eternal Return 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 3:21

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata