Lori Lewis

Lori Lewis is an American opera singer and soprano who is an official member of the Swedish symphonic metal band Therion.

For those of a similar surname, see Lewis (surname).

Lori Lewis
Lewis live with Therion in 2007
Lewis live with Therion in 2007
Background information
Born (1984-12-27) December 27, 1984
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
GenresGothic metal, symphonic metal, classical, opera
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2002–present
LabelsNuclear Blast, Iron

Lewis is also the former singer for Aesma Daeva, a band that toured as a supporting act with Therion in Canada and the US in 2006 and 2007.[1]

Career
Lewis and Christofer Johnsson during the performance at the Miskolc Opera Festival (2007)

Lewis got her undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance at Southwest Missouri State University,[2] and the graduated degree at the University of Kansas.[3]

In September 2011, Christofer Johnsson, Therion's head, announced that Lewis was named permanent member of the band, becoming then the first female member to have permanent status in the history of the band.[4]

As a permanent member of Therion, Lori participated in the recording of Les Fleurs du Mal, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the band.[5]

Departure from touring with Therion

On May 10, 2014, the band announced that Lewis would withdraw from the 2014 tour, performing a last show in Mexico City on May 31. Lewis was replaced by Sandra Laureano as touring member, but remains as member of the band for studio recordings.[6]

Solo career

In May 2020, Lori announced her first solo album: Carmina Romanus. It has ten songs, including a collaboration with Kristian Niemann (ex-Therion) in Venus (Bringer of Love and Desire). In Mercury - Messenger of Dreams she does a duet with Thomas Vikström (Therion). Most of the lyrics were written by Per Albinsson, author of Beloved Antichrist.

Personal life

Lewis currently resides in Salem, Oregon, and graduated from the University of Kansas.

Discography
  • Aesma Daeva – Dawn of the New Athens (Scarecrow, Irond Records) (2007)
  • Aesma Daeva – The Thalassa Mixes (2008)
  • Therion – Live Gothic (live album) (2008)
  • Therion – Sitra Ahra (Nuclear Blast Records) (2010)
  • Imperial Vengeance – Black Heart of Empire (2011)
  • Therion – Les Fleurs du Mal (2012)
  • Therion – Adulruna Rediviva and Beyond (live album) (2014)
  • Therion – Beloved Antichrist (2018)
  • Solo album – Carmina Romanus (Adulruna) (2020)
  • Therion – Leviathan (2021)
  • Therion – Leviathan II (2022)

References
  1. "Therion To Be Joined By Aesma Daeva Singer For Upcoming Tour". Blabbermouth. November 23, 2006. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved March 19, 2010.
  2. "Alumni - Music Department". Missouri State University. Archived from the original on June 8, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  3. "Lori Lewis Biography". Lori Lewis Official. Archived from the original on June 14, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  4. "Lori Lewis get permanent status in Therion". Archived from the original on August 13, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  5. "THERION's 'Long-Term Plans' Revealed". Blabbermouth. September 14, 2012. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
  6. "Lori withdraws from touring". Therion.se. May 10, 2014. Archived from the original on June 8, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2015.


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