Them is a US-German heavy metal band formed in 2008, specifically designed as a conceptual tribute to the theatrical horror metal style pioneered by King Diamond. While their name is often confused with Van Morrison's 1960s R&B group, this iteration of Them operates in a completely different sonic universe.
Their sound is characterized by high-pitched, multi-octave vocal performances, complex song structures that blend power metal speed with progressive metal technicality, and a heavy emphasis on serialized storytelling. Their discography, including 'Sweet Hollow' and 'Manor of the Se7en Gables', follows a continuous horror narrative involving the character KK Fossor. Critically, they are praised for their high production values and the technical proficiency of their musicianship, which elevates them beyond mere parody into a legitimate force within the modern traditional metal revival. They occupy a niche for 'crate diggers' of the 80s occult metal scene who crave modern fidelity and expanded narrative scope.
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