Lepaca Kliffoth cover

Lepaca Kliffoth

Therion · 1995

41 min · 11 tracks · symphonic metal

Ethereal orchestration intertwines with thunderous riffs, creating a dark, cinematic soundscape that defines symphonic metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with intensity shifts
  • dark cinematic soundscapes throughout
  • ethereal moments that invite reflection
  • dynamic flow for engaged listening

Maybe skip if you want

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

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Lepaca Kliffoth' is Therion's fourth studio album and marks their transition from traditional death metal to a more symphonic approach. This shift established them as pioneers of the symphonic metal genre, following their previous album, 'Theli', which further solidified their evolving sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Epica· Within Temptation

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Wings of the Hydra 3:33
  • 2 Melez 4:07
  • 3 Arrival of the Darkest Queen 0:54
  • 4 The Beauty in Black 3:12
  • 5 Riders of Theli 2:51
  • 6 Black 5:02
  • 7 Darkness Eve 5:19
  • 8 Sorrows of the Moon 3:26
  • 9 Let the New Day Begin 3:35
  • 10 Lepaca Kliffoth 4:26
  • 11 Evocation of Vovin 4:53

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