Therion - 2022 - Leviathan Ii (24bit-44.1khz) Apr 2026

: Songs like " Hades and Elysium " offer a dreamy, slow-building beauty, while " Marijin Min Nar " introduces Middle Eastern influences paired with crunchy 80s-style riffs. The "Leviathan II" Experience: 24bit-44.1kHz

: The album is defined by its massive vocal layers, featuring the signature interplay between power metal vocals (Thomas Vikström) and operatic sopranos (Lori Lewis and Rosalía Sairem). Therion - 2022 - Leviathan II (24bit-44.1kHz)

The specific high-resolution version (24-bit/44.1kHz) emphasizes the album's intricate production. Critics have noted that while the record is enjoyable on standard speakers, it is "best enjoyed alone at night with headphones" to fully grasp the multi-tracked harmonies and subtle instrumental flourishes, such as the cello, viola, and flute. Therion - Leviathan II Review - Angry Metal Guy : Songs like " Hades and Elysium "

Mastermind structured this installment to be more introspective and moody. The album balances cinematic orchestration with heavy metal foundations, often leaning into Gothic and progressive elements: Critics have noted that while the record is

The 2022 release of by the Swedish pioneers Therion serves as the second chapter in an ambitious trilogy designed to revisit and refine the band's historical symphonic metal roots . While its predecessor, Leviathan (2021), focused on direct, "hit-oriented" anthems, Leviathan II pivots toward a darker, more melancholic atmosphere that consciously evokes the "mystic aura" of their 1998 masterpiece, Vovin . Musical Themes and Composition