The last ever Therion US tour
- Thread starter Yippee38
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I guess we have to count on Glenn and Shane to bring Therion to the US. So might as well say Therion to headline PPVIII or headline the showcase.
rockyracoon
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Any setlists from this tour so far? I don't much care about what they're playing off Gothic Kaballah, but more what they're playing off other albums.
Harvester
The Promoter
Folks,
Let me address one thing that I have noticed in this thread. About 95% of bands that headline their own full blown tours in Europe will not perform at the Showcase due to cost and perceived status. You can cross the Primal Fears, Therions, etc off your Showcase list.
Direct support bands are a different story.
Let me address one thing that I have noticed in this thread. About 95% of bands that headline their own full blown tours in Europe will not perform at the Showcase due to cost and perceived status. You can cross the Primal Fears, Therions, etc off your Showcase list.
Direct support bands are a different story.
Pellaz
Tigron of Immanion
Metalmilitia2000
UM's Resident Asshole
Therion just kicked Swordlord's and my asses.... holy christ. My neck hurts and I know he was bitching about his own neck... haha front and center on the barrier like always. We both almost ripped that barrier apart... This really saddens me that it might be their last tour of the US, as it was one of the best shows I have ever seen, I was totally destroyed by their cover of Manowar...
Brent
Brent
Megawozniak
Alex from Canada
Agreed. There was no dull part to that show, it was an amazing setlist and performance. It would be a crume not to record a live cd/dvd with their current lineup.
If you're on the fence, SEE THEM. You won't regret it. I drove down from Canada, came back today for work, and am driving down sunday again for Nightwish, and I would have driven ten times as long for THerion.
If you're on the fence, SEE THEM. You won't regret it. I drove down from Canada, came back today for work, and am driving down sunday again for Nightwish, and I would have driven ten times as long for THerion.
SharkBlack
Member
WarriorOfMetal
Shroud of Bereavement
Jaxx is all ages. However, it's a lot longer ride.
i'm driving down from Boston to VA, i'll be seeing that show at Jaxx.....although that's also b/c i'm going down mainly to play a couple shows of my own in MD and WV, so you'd be tagging along with me for like 4 days lol....but you can come if you'd like, PG
i'm driving down from Boston to VA, i'll be seeing that show at Jaxx.....although that's also b/c i'm going down mainly to play a couple shows of my own in MD and WV, so you'd be tagging along with me for like 4 days lol....but you can come if you'd like, PG
Man, you have no idea how tempting that is.
Wouldn't be financially plausible, nor would it be easy to convince family that I'll be fine.
And I believe one "family emergency" is enough for the first half of the year, so I can't really use that excuse with my school again.
MetalRose
ProgPower EMT
This makes me even more depressed I can't make the NYC show
Though considering I figured they wouldn't have another US tour after the last one, it's not really all that surprising.
I know. I'm 50/50 on going depending if I can get a sitter or not... and if I can get ahold of Johnny Mac who was supposed to go with me. I have NO idea where I'm going in NYC Thanks to BenMech.
If I can't make it I'm going to be so heartbroken.
-Metal
rockyracoon
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Well, Therion slayed in Chicago tonight! Crowd was subpar at best, but Therion gave 150% without a doubt. When they bill their show's as "one of a kind performances," they're not exaggerating. Aside from a few of the people on the rail(some of them PP attendees) basically beating off rather than enjoying the show, I'd say it was a most memorable experience for what is allegedly their last US tour...
Oh yeah, Aesma Daeva(sp?) was possibly the worst thing I've ever seen/heard. To think their set could have equaled another 45 minutes for Therion is just depressing. I hope no one else on the tour is subjected to such filth. Anyone who enjoyed them must've also enjoyed a serious bender of needle drugs in the parking lot before the show.
Oh yeah, Aesma Daeva(sp?) was possibly the worst thing I've ever seen/heard. To think their set could have equaled another 45 minutes for Therion is just depressing. I hope no one else on the tour is subjected to such filth. Anyone who enjoyed them must've also enjoyed a serious bender of needle drugs in the parking lot before the show.
Metalmilitia2000
UM's Resident Asshole
What's wrong with you? Aesma Daeva are amazing... I am perhaps biased a little bit because I am friends with them, but still. Evidently they must be doing something right if they are able to open for Therion and have their singer Lori join Therion on stage during their entire set as a vocalist... I mean, I guess everyone is entitled to their opinion, but to put it the way you did was highly idiotic.
rockyracoon
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Nah... They were deplorable. Apparently what's wrong with me also plagued the majority of the crowd too, considering they all seemed lulled to sleep. Luckily, I found mild catharsis at the bar... and I STRESS mild!
Metalmilitia2000
UM's Resident Asshole
Well, I find it deplorable that a band like that is working their asses off on the road as DIRECT SUPPORT for a band of such caliber as Therion, and they get ragged on by empty comments like you stated. I mean, all you have to say is something like "I didn't care for the opening act, not my thing" or something like that. Not the so elloquent "Oh yeah, Aesma Daeva(sp?) was possibly the worst thing I've ever seen/heard. To think their set could have equaled another 45 minutes for Therion is just depressing. I hope no one else on the tour is subjected to such filth." as you put it. As I said, everyone is entitled to their opinion, this is still America last time I checked, but your opinion goes a lot further when you don't needlessly belittle someone who is out on the road obviously going further than you are or will.
Brent
Brent
Diabolik
Member
No, they were boring as hell. I almost bought a CD of theirs a while back and thank God I didnt. I couldnt wait for them to get off the stage so Therion could play.
here is my review from the show that I posted on the Powerfest board.
HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEST SHOW THIS YEAR.
After a lousy drive in the rain I pulled up to the Pearl Room and got my own VIP parking. It looked like the show was cancelled. I pulled up at like 6:45 and the show started at 7 and there was no one there. After I walked in and saw 15 people in the club....I thought two things...first...Oh Shit...they added locals. Second was that they are going to start this thing even later until people start showing up.
I saw Orbweaver and Al up front and joined them and Ken showed up too. It was really nice to see everyone and have people to talk to. For the next 45 minutes it was empty....maybe like 30 people. I got to also meet The Micheal (progpower board poster who looks like the keyboard player from Rhapsody). After waiting for 1 hour and 20 minutes I beleive...Aesma Daeva came out. Great vocals but lousy band. Nothing grabbed me and everyone in the crowd was bored silly it seemed. Near the end of the set they said they had two covers and that was it. They said the covers were very popular songs. The first one was a Kate Bush song no one knew. The second was some classic opera thing. Finally they were over. It seemed now there was maybe almost 200 people there...not a good turnout for a great show.
About 30 minutes later Therion came out. DEAR FUCKING GOD!!!!! With the first song just starting I was getting in my place and had my hand on the speaker and before I could even look up Snowy Shaw was running out and nearly crushed my hand. He was a sight to see....looked like a gay viking. Had these furry boots, black skirt, this half shirt hood thing and his makeup and these real odd arm bands. The Micheal said he looked like Link from the old Zelda game. The sheer intensity from this band is so hard to describe. Even with a not so big crowd you would have thought they were playing Waken. Having the 4 singers (yes 4 singers) on stage was incredible and very intense. When they were not singing they were acting. It was kind of uncomfortable to watch at times(more on that later) but it made for a very theatrical show. They just kept on blazing through song after song without really stopping. Snowy Shaw is a great front man who gets the crowd pumped. The two female singers are also incredible. the one was from Aesema Daeva and the other looked like a gothic version of Pam from the Office. If you gave her any eye contact she would look at you and do weird stuff. All the singers would act out on stage and stuff. It was neat to watch. Snowy Shaw slapped the bassist in the balls grabbed one girls breast and so on.
they played these songs..not in this order...I may miss some
Der Mitternachtlowe
Falling Stone
Schwertzlbenheim
Arrow From the Sun
Blood of Kingu
Son of the Son
Wine of Alguh
Perential Sofia
Tuna (drum solo) which ended up being cool with both male singers having a dueling drum stick sword fight and playing on two different drums.
Cult of Shadows
Rise of Sodom and Gammora
Ginnugagap
Muspelhem
To Mega Therion
Thor (Manowar Cover)
there were one or two that I missed.
Some of the highlights were.........
watching everyone getting more and more crazy on stage and in the crowd and watching Al, Orbweavers boyfreind get more and more bored and finally Snowy Shaw busting him out on stage. funny as hell.
My back and neck kill from drunk The Micheal punching and jumping on me. Thank god he went and started a pit because after 5 songs of someone hugging on me and punching me...it was getting old but funny.
the old guy up front and center. He must have taken his kids and he was front row laughing and having a great time....more so than Al was.
watching the one dark haired singer. She was nuts...but sexy. She had that stick whip and she accidentally hit the other male singer in the leg. She totally jumped and he looked surprised. If she caught you looking at her she would do weird stuff.
just the acting and costumes were great....even the pirate dracula costume that one guy had on.
I will think of more later...just beat from the best show this year.
for those who missed out...for shame. this is going to be the last time you will ever see them play the states unless it is some huge fest thing. It was sad to see them leave knowing that this was it. Such incredible stage presence with all four singers in front. damn....I wish they were playing next week and the week after and the week after that.
here is my review from the show that I posted on the Powerfest board.
HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEST SHOW THIS YEAR.
After a lousy drive in the rain I pulled up to the Pearl Room and got my own VIP parking. It looked like the show was cancelled. I pulled up at like 6:45 and the show started at 7 and there was no one there. After I walked in and saw 15 people in the club....I thought two things...first...Oh Shit...they added locals. Second was that they are going to start this thing even later until people start showing up.
I saw Orbweaver and Al up front and joined them and Ken showed up too. It was really nice to see everyone and have people to talk to. For the next 45 minutes it was empty....maybe like 30 people. I got to also meet The Micheal (progpower board poster who looks like the keyboard player from Rhapsody). After waiting for 1 hour and 20 minutes I beleive...Aesma Daeva came out. Great vocals but lousy band. Nothing grabbed me and everyone in the crowd was bored silly it seemed. Near the end of the set they said they had two covers and that was it. They said the covers were very popular songs. The first one was a Kate Bush song no one knew. The second was some classic opera thing. Finally they were over. It seemed now there was maybe almost 200 people there...not a good turnout for a great show.
About 30 minutes later Therion came out. DEAR FUCKING GOD!!!!! With the first song just starting I was getting in my place and had my hand on the speaker and before I could even look up Snowy Shaw was running out and nearly crushed my hand. He was a sight to see....looked like a gay viking. Had these furry boots, black skirt, this half shirt hood thing and his makeup and these real odd arm bands. The Micheal said he looked like Link from the old Zelda game. The sheer intensity from this band is so hard to describe. Even with a not so big crowd you would have thought they were playing Waken. Having the 4 singers (yes 4 singers) on stage was incredible and very intense. When they were not singing they were acting. It was kind of uncomfortable to watch at times(more on that later) but it made for a very theatrical show. They just kept on blazing through song after song without really stopping. Snowy Shaw is a great front man who gets the crowd pumped. The two female singers are also incredible. the one was from Aesema Daeva and the other looked like a gothic version of Pam from the Office. If you gave her any eye contact she would look at you and do weird stuff. All the singers would act out on stage and stuff. It was neat to watch. Snowy Shaw slapped the bassist in the balls grabbed one girls breast and so on.
they played these songs..not in this order...I may miss some
Der Mitternachtlowe
Falling Stone
Schwertzlbenheim
Arrow From the Sun
Blood of Kingu
Son of the Son
Wine of Alguh
Perential Sofia
Tuna (drum solo) which ended up being cool with both male singers having a dueling drum stick sword fight and playing on two different drums.
Cult of Shadows
Rise of Sodom and Gammora
Ginnugagap
Muspelhem
To Mega Therion
Thor (Manowar Cover)
there were one or two that I missed.
Some of the highlights were.........
watching everyone getting more and more crazy on stage and in the crowd and watching Al, Orbweavers boyfreind get more and more bored and finally Snowy Shaw busting him out on stage. funny as hell.
My back and neck kill from drunk The Micheal punching and jumping on me. Thank god he went and started a pit because after 5 songs of someone hugging on me and punching me...it was getting old but funny.
the old guy up front and center. He must have taken his kids and he was front row laughing and having a great time....more so than Al was.
watching the one dark haired singer. She was nuts...but sexy. She had that stick whip and she accidentally hit the other male singer in the leg. She totally jumped and he looked surprised. If she caught you looking at her she would do weird stuff.
just the acting and costumes were great....even the pirate dracula costume that one guy had on.
I will think of more later...just beat from the best show this year.
for those who missed out...for shame. this is going to be the last time you will ever see them play the states unless it is some huge fest thing. It was sad to see them leave knowing that this was it. Such incredible stage presence with all four singers in front. damn....I wish they were playing next week and the week after and the week after that.
Dominick_7
Member
Well said
I'm SO glad I got to see Therion at Progpower the last time they cam! AWESOME show! Theyre just telling it like it is, as in being honest about what position theyre in. Its not like they're screwing people over by cutting and running. Whatever shows that were canceled it wasn't their fault that happened.
rockyracoon
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No doubt about it, Snowy was fucking awesome in every way! I absolutely loved his performance.
And that dark haired singer... I left thinking the EXACT same thing. What a bizarre woman, or at least she seemed so onstage with those crazy ass eyes and whatnot, but damn sexy no doubt. She mixed in the perfect amount of acting with her performance.
