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THERION announces new live album/DVD/BluRay “Con Orquesta”

First Single, “The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah”, Revealed

photo credit: Erik Mårtensson

13-11-2025

THERION announce their live album “Con Orquesta”, physically out January 30, 2026 via Napalm Records. The Swedish symphonic metal pioneers made history once again in 2024 by performing live with a full orchestra, 17 years after their last monumental shows of this kind. Following their unforgettable appearances in Romania (2006) and Hungary (2007), the legendary outfit returned to the orchestral stage in spectacular fashion for their very first arena show, captivating a sold-out crowd of 11,000 at Mexico City Arena. This monumental performance will be forever etched into the band’s legacy – brought to life for fans as a limited physical release, and available in stunning detail on DVD and BluRay. A first glimpse into the record is “The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah”

THERION about “The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah”:
“‘The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah’ is our most popular song and it was an obvious choice for this event. But it is also one of the most suitable songs to perform live with orchestra.”

Con Orquesta marks a celebration of the THERION universe proving once more why they remain the undisputed pioneers of symphonic metal. A must-have for every fan and collector!

Christofer Johnsson about Con Orquesta:
“In the past, our concept was more like THERION going classical, with the band and the symphonic orchestra meeting on an equal basis. Thus, we did a fully orchestral version of one song and it was divided almost 50/50 between playing THERION songs and classical excerpts being rearranged for band and orchestra. This time, however, I wanted to take a different approach. I invited a renowned conductor and composer from Mexico to reinterpret our songs by adding new arrangements and expanding the originals with the orchestra. They also wrote some new intros and small interludes, making this a truly authentic Mexican interpretation of THERION live with orchestra.”

Con Orquesta tracklisting:
CD 1

  1. The Blood of Kingu
  2. The Ruler of Tamag
  3. The Birth of Venus Illegitima
  4. Tuonela
  5. Twilight of the Gods
  6. Mon Amour mon Ami
  7. La Maritza
  8. Via Nocturna
  9. Asgård
  10. Draconian Trilogy

CD 2

  1. Ginnungagap
  2. Ten Courts of Diyu
  3. Litany of the Fallen
  4. Siren of the Woods
  5. Son of the Staves of Time
  6. Lemuria
  7. Sitra Ahra
  8. Quetzalcoatl
  9. The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah
  10. To Mega Therion

BluRay/DVD

  1. The Blood of Kingu
  2. The Ruler of Tamag
  3. The Birth of Venus Illegitima
  4. Tuonela
  5. Twilight of the Gods
  6. Mon Amour mon Ami
  7. La Maritza
  8. Via Nocturna
  9. Asgård
  10. Draconian Trilogy
  11. Ginnungagap
  12. Ten Courts of Diyu
  13. Litany of the Fallen
  14. Siren of the Woods
  15. Son of the Staves of Time
  16. Lemuria
  17. Sitra Ahra
  18. Quetzalcoatl
  19. The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah
  20. To Mega Therion
  21. Bonus Material: Rehearsal
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Con Orquesta will be available in the following formats:
– 3LP Gatefold Solid Green, Solid White, Solid Red “Mexico Flag” – strictly limited to 300 copies
– 2CD & BluRay & DVD Digipack 8 pp Digipack w/ Slipcase

THERION are:
Christofer Johnsson – Guitar
Christian Vidal – Guitar
Christopher Davidsson – Bass
Sami Karppinen – Drums
Thomas Vikström – Vocals
Rosalia Sairem – Vocals
Lori Lewis – Vocals

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