in media and caused many rumours in the metal scene. Health problems In January 2017, Johnsson revealed he had been suffering from intense pain in the neck and shoulders, and he was diagnosed with two spinal disc herniations (allegedly produced because of years of headbanging), and he was in risk of losing the ability to perform live. As a result, the rock opera project was delayed and the band downplayed their sets of songs in concerts to allow Johnsson to perform. By 8 April, Johnsson announced he had been able to avoid surgery as his condition had improved through physiotherapy and he would resume to perform at festivals by August. References External links Therion biography 1972 births Living people People from Upplands Väsby Municipality Therion (band) members Swedish heavy metal guitarists Swedish heavy metal singers Swedish male singers Death metal musicians Swedish multi-instrumentalists Swedish occultists Liers in Wait members Carbonized members Demonoid (band) members