Secret of the Runes

by Therion

Secret of the Runes cover art

Constructed as a highly ambitious concept album exploring Norse mythology, each track is dedicated to one of the nine realms connected by the World Tree, Yggdrasil. Mastermind Christofer Johnsson employs sweeping, multi-layered classical choirs and operatic vocalists alongside crushing, progressive heavy metal riffage. It stands as one of the band's most cohesive and thoroughly researched integrations of pagan spirituality and symphonic metal.

Genres

  • Symphonic Metal

Tracklist

  1. Ginnungagap - The Black Hole
  2. MidgÄrd - Olo MidgÄrd
  3. AsgÄrd - The Bifrost Bridge
  4. Jotunheim - Call Of Jotunheim
  5. Schwarzalbenheim - Gold Der Underwelt
  6. Ljusalfheim - The Shining Ones
  7. Muspelheim - Gudaskymning
  8. Nifelheim - Dimmornas VĂ€rld
  9. Vanaheim - Seed Of Ing
  10. Helheim - Den Dimhöljda
  11. Secret Of The Runes