Christopher johnsson biography

THERION founder, mastermind, songwriter and guitarist Christofer Johnsson has never been one to skirt philosophical topics when chatting about his band. Johnsson certainly has the perspective, having conceptualized and codified symphonic metal in the mids, well before it became a regular thing. Such an admission could have thrown cold water on THERION 's artistic pursuits, but it's difficult to argue with the results of the three "Leviathan" albums.

NET rang Johnsson at his Malta homestead.

Christopher johnsson biography: Christofer Jan Johnsson (born

Blabbermouth : You spent nearly your entire career on Nuclear Blast. What led to the move to Napalm Records? We've renewed the contract a few times since we signed with them in ' We renewed the contract when we were at the top of our career. To be honest, we were quite overpaid. They went along with us. Then they said after 'Leviathan II' , 'We'd like to offer this contract.