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Thragedium is a Portuguese neofolk doom metal band, formed in 1998. They have been inactive from 2003 to 2019, when they reunited again with to release a new self-titled album.

Theatrum XXIII 2000 (2000)
Twenty years ago the first version of the Theatrum XXIII album saw the first morning light, then still in demo version. It was officially released in 2001 by Half Beast Records label indigipack version with the extra track "O Espírito do Tejo". The most part of the work present in Theatrum XXIII was inspired by rehearsals and compositions created years before, in the first formulation of Thragedium, then under the name My Iced Beloved. The conjunction of those compositions with the Portuguese tradition and the sonic beauty of the Portuguese guitar revealed an unique identity. The will to pursue this uniqueness has endured across twenty years.

Twelve Feet Under (2002)
The aftermath of Theatrum XXIII revealed to be a period of extense an arduous rehearse work, pre production and also live performances, in which the songs belonging to the second recording were created and presented. This second recording, named Twelve Feet Under, is solely available in demo version. From the mist of memory burgeons the passages by Sá da Bandeira theater (Oporto) with Lacrimosa and Faith and the Muse and with Garden of Delight in Lisbon (Garage). The twelve songs on Twelve Feet Under are almost collector items and can only actually be heard on some digital platforms.

Isolationist (2003)
The (non) last chapter would be written in 2003 under the name Isolationist. The full length album was made available exclusively online on the band's website. The seven hymns document the lusitanian origins, the presence of countless acoustic moments and, of course, the Portuguese guitar is outstanding throughout. The band would terminate their joint path shortly after. The only life sign that existed after Isolationist was the rearrangement of some songs with orchestral elements.

Thragedium (2020)
After twenty years the band reunites to add one more verse to their diary. It is set to surprise once more the universe of metal music in Portugal. The portuguese guitar and other traditional instruments will set the tone for the new record. At the helm will be three founding elements of the band (João Paulo Farinha, José Ramos e Nuno Cruz) togheter with João Paulo Monteiro on drums. "The first single is called Lucefécit and it is inspired by the Cult Of Endovélico, the God Of Lusitânia, the Very Good God, a God of Cure and Medicine. He is a subterranean God and he is said to be responsible for granting safe passage between this world and the next."

Characteristics
Thragedium are of the few metal bands in Portugal to extol traditional instruments. They explore them in order to create very rich and original ambience, which they merge with metal riffs in a well thought melodic way. The powerful voice drags us to the darker and more vigorous side of their compositions. Thragedium are a melting pot of influences, that depart from Lisbon to take their doom metal/ neofolk sound to fans around the world.

Members

 * João Paulo Farinha – electric solo and rhythm guitar, bass guitar, vocals, acoustic guitars, portuguese guitar, ukulele, piano,keyboards, samples & percussion.
 * Nuno Matos Cruz – Main vocals
 * José Ramos Bonito - bass and backing vocals
 * João Paulo Monteiro –drums (Studio guest musician)

Discography

 * Theatrum XXXIII (2000)
 * Twelve Feet Under (2002)
 * Isolationist (2003)
 * Thragedium (To be released in 2020)