Sirius B is the twelfth studio album by Swedish symphonic metal band Therion. The album title refers to the star Sirius B. It was released simultaneously with Lemuria.[1] The cover artwork was by Thomas Ewerhard.
Sirius B | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 24 May 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2003 | |||
Genre | Symphonic metal | |||
Length | 56:58 | |||
Label | Nuclear Blast NB 1252-2 Digipack: NB 1295-0 | |||
Producer | Lars Nissen, Therion | |||
Therion chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | link |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Blood of Kingu" | 5:45 |
2. | "Son of the Sun" | 5:35 |
3. | "The Khlysti Evangelist" | 5:38 |
4. | "Dark Venus Persephone" | 4:02 |
5. | "Kali Yuga, Part 1" | 3:27 |
6. | "Kali Yuga, Part 2" | 5:48 |
7. | "The Wondrous World of Punt" | 7:19 |
8. | "Melek Taus" | 5:31 |
9. | "Call of Dagon" | 4:14 |
10. | "Sirius B" | 3:43 |
11. | "Voyage of Gurdjieff (The Fourth Way)" | 5:56 |
Total length: | 56:58 |
In an interview with Global Domination, Johnsson said that the album title is a reference to the twin star to the ordinary Sirius A.[1]
The album makes references to ancient culture and mythology:
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)[2] | 34 |