Leviathan III

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Leviathan III
Studio album by
Released15 December 2023 (2023-12-15)
GenreSymphonic metal
Length52:39
LabelNapalm Records
Therion chronology
Leviathan II
(2022)
Leviathan III
(2023)

Leviathan III is the nineteenth studio album by Swedish symphonic metal band Therion. It was released on 15 December 2023 by Napalm Records.[1] It is the final part of the Leviathan trilogy of the band.

Band leader Christofer Johnsson stated that this closure of the Leviathan trilogy would compile the most "experimental and adventurous" songs from that songwriting period.[2]

Lyrical themes

The third part of the Leviathan Trilogy focuses on the apocalyptic themes, odes to the rulers of the underworld as well as on the mystical rituals of several mythologies and traditions from around the world.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
Metal Crypt[4]

AllMusic commended the album for being "ambitious", and said that, while the album was somewhat hard to grasp, repeated listens to it were "rewarding", as Leviathan III was "easily one of Therion's most diverse, dramatic, and dynamic recordings yet".[5]

Track listing

Leviathan III - Standard edition
No.TitleLength
1."Ninkigal"3:06
2."Ruler of Tamag"6:44
3."An Unsung Lament"6:58
4."Maleficium"3:34
5."Ayahuasca"7:57
6."Baccanale"3:52
7."Midsommarblot"3:04
8."What Was Lost Shall Be Lost No More"3:59
9."Duende"4:18
10."Nummo"2:30
11."Twilight of the Gods"6:23
Total length:52:39
Leviathan III - Producers Edition[6]
No.TitleLength
12."Counter Points A Capella" 
13."Winter Cape 1.0" 
14."Winter Cape 2.1" 
15."Winter Cape 3.7" 

References

  1. ^ Record label information
  2. ^ "Interview: Therion's Christofer Johnsson talks pleasing fans with new album 'Leviathan;' looks back on thirty years of 'Of Darkness…' | Metal Insider". metalinsider.net. 2021-02-08. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  3. AllMusic
  4. ^ "The Metal Crypt - Review of Therion - Leviathan III". Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  5. ^ AllMusic review
  6. ^ Discogs