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Leviathan II

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Leviathan II
Studio album by
Released28 October 2022 (2022-10-28)
GenreSymphonic metal
Length46:22
LabelNuclear Blast
Therion chronology
Leviathan
(2021)
Leviathan II
(2022)
Leviathan III
(2023)

Leviathan II is the eighteenth studio album by Swedish symphonic metal band Therion. It was released on 28 October 2022 by Nuclear Blast Records.[1] It is the follow-up to the first Leviathan album.

According to Christofer Johnsson, this second part of the trilogy attempts aimed towards a "more moody and melancholic"[2] sound, that rekindles the "mystic, melancholic aura" of their groundbreaking work Vovin. [3]

Lyrical themes

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As with most Therion albums, all songs are based on various mythologies, as well as other mystical traditions and lore.

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]
Metal Storm7.5/10[5]

Leviathan II was well-received; Allmusic considered that, because of its diversity, it wouldn't appeal to every listener, but it still "does offer plenty for those who enjoy the more classical and prog metal characteristics in the band's sound".[6]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Aeon of Maat"2:37
2."Litany of the Fallen"4:11
3."Alchemy of the Soul"4:11
4."Lunar Coloured Fields"5:40
5."Lucifuge Rofocale"4:43
6."Marijin Min Nar"5:46
7."Hades and Elysium"4:23
8."Midnight Star"4:43
9."Cavern Cold as Ice"3:26
10."Codex Gigas"4:07
11."Pazuzu"4:28
12."Aeon of Maat (Alternative Vocals Version)"2:38
13."Pazuzu (AOR Version)"4:26
Total length:46:22

References

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  1. ^ Record label description
  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. ^ Record label description
  4. ^ Leviathan II at AllMusic
  5. ^ "Therion - Leviathan II review". Metal Storm. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  6. ^ AllMusic review