On February 2nd, there will be much more to see than a groundhog’s shadow. Therion’s long anticipated rock opera Beloved Antichrist will finally arrive. These symphonic metal pioneers will unleash what is considered as mastermind’s Christofer Johnsson’s monumental brainchild and could be considered as a three hour masterpiece. The story is partially based on Vladímir Soloviov’s A Short Tale Of The Antichrist and will feature twenty-seven different character roles. The group are expected to reveal the first single before Christmas Day. In the meantime, we can check out the artwork designed by Thomas Ewerhart and tracklist.
Tracklist:
Act I
- Turn From Heaven
- Where Will You Go?
- Through Dust, Through Rain
- Signs Are Here
- Never Again
- Bring Her Home
- The Solid Black Beyond
- The Crowning Of Splendour
- Morning Has Broken
- Garden Of Peace
- Our Destiny
- Anthem
- The Palace Ball
- Jewels From Afar
- Hail Caesar!
- What Is Wrong?
- Nothing But My Name
Act II
- The Arrival Of Apollonius
- Pledging Loyalty
- Night Reborn
- Dagger Of God
- Temple Of New Jerusalem
- The Lions Roar
- Bringing The Gospel
- Laudate Dominum
- Remaining Silent
- Behold Antichrist
- Cursed By The Fallen
- Resurrection
- To Where I Weep
- Astral Sophia
- Thy Will Be Done!
Act III
- Shoot Them Down!
- Beneath The Starry Skies
- Forgive Me
- The Wasteland Of My Heart
- Burning The Palace
- Prelude To War
- Day Of Wrath
- Rise To War
- Time Has Come/Final Battle
- My Voyage Carries On
- Striking Darkness
- Seeds Of Time
- To Shine Forever
- Theme Of Antichrist