What makes The Siren of the Woods by Therion notable?

'The Siren of the Woods' is notable for its innovative fusion of orchestral music with heavy metal, influencing the growing symphonic metal scene in Europe. The single version of the title track received airplay and helped increase the band's profile, leading to further exploration of orchestral arrangements in subsequent albums. Released in 1996, 'The Siren of the Woods' marked a significant step for Therion as they transitioned from their earlier death metal roots into a more symphonic style. This album followed their breakthrough record 'Theli', which successfully integrated classical elements into metal, solidifying their new direction. At this point, Therion was beginning to establish themselves as pioneers within the symphonic metal genre.