{"product_id":"of-darkness","title":"Of Darkness","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe classic 1991 debut album of Swedish death metal from the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eTherion\u003c\/strong\u003e is now available as a mid-price CD featuring the original cover artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSwedish act \u003cstrong\u003eTherion\u003c\/strong\u003e originated in the late 80s, initially out of the band Blitzkrieg, and eventually as a shortened version of the Celtic Frost-inspired Megatherion. Following a couple of demos in 1989 as the style evolved out of an effective and raw mix of thrash\/death, it was Therion's next demo, \"\u003cem\u003eTime Shall Tell\u003c\/em\u003e\", which gained the attention of Deaf\/Peaceville Records. This led to the release of their debut studio album, \"\u003cem\u003eOf Darkness...\u003c\/em\u003e\", in 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cem\u003eOf Darkness...\u003c\/em\u003e' featured songs that mainman Christofer Johnsson had composed in the 1980s. The album could be defined as an early example of progressive death metal, though it also included influences from other genres, further distinguishing them from other traditional death metal acts of the time, who were often focused solely on brutality. The lyrics were also more politically and socially themed, relating more heavily towards the downfall of the planet and mankind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album was recorded at the infamous Sunlight Studio in Stockholm (Entombed, Katatonia, Amorphis), with producer Tomas Skogsberg. \u003cstrong\u003eTherion\u003c\/strong\u003e later went on to great success in the symphonic metal field, becoming one of the leading and enduring names of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis mid-price CD version of '\u003cem\u003eOf Darkness...\u003c\/em\u003e' is presented in a jewel case packaging complete with a booklet, the original sleeve artwork, and an OBI card.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceville","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50435424026955,"sku":"2018113","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50435425501515,"sku":"2018117","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP - Marble","offer_id":57413628723531,"sku":"R5202-4921","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_51198fd1_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726903353","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/of-darkness","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}