Draconian
Draconian is a Swedish gothic doom metal band, formed in Säffle, Sweden in … Read Full Bio ↴Draconian is a Swedish gothic doom metal band, formed in Säffle, Sweden in 1994. The band consists of Anders Jacobsson (vocals, writing), Heike Langhans (vocals), Johan Ericson (guitars, writing), Jerry Torstensson (drums, percussion), Daniel Arvidsson (guitars). They produce songs with atmospheric, melodic, and emotive characteristics.
In May of 1994, drummer and vocalist Johan Ericson, bassist and vocalist Jesper Stolpe and guitarist Andy Hindenäs assembled the band Kerberos, initially playing melodic death metal with black metal influences. Seven months later, lead vocalist and lyrics composer Anders Jacobsson joined the band, and its name changed to Draconian.
Their first demo — Shades of a Lost Moon — was recorded in October 1995, a week subsequent to their first live concert. The demo counted with flutist and vocalist Jessica Eriksson, keyboardist and vocalist Susanne Arvidsson and with a special participation of Andreas Haag on the introductory section of "My Nemesis". The album was released in February, 1996. The band was then joined by guitatist Magnus Bergström.
No recording contract was obtained with Shades of a Lost Moon, so in early 1997 the band proceeded to record their second demo, entitled In Glorious Victory. The band, however, became discontent with the quality of the recording and discontinued the release.
In the following months, two members of Draconian had to complete their military service, slowing down the progress of the band. Their rehearsals, however, continued to some degree. Susanne Arvidsson left the band due to personal reasons and was replaced by Andreas Karlsson.
Both in 1998 and 1999, the band made concerts. After receiving positive reactions, they decided to enter the studio once more. In August of 1999, Draconian recorded The Closed Eyes of Paradise, an album dealing mostly with the theme of Lucifer and his fallen angels. Susanne Arvidsson made guest vocal appearances on this release. The album was, however, badly produced, and the band decided to spend time polishing it before a release was attempted. Between May and June of 2000, Andreas Karlsson, Anders Jacobsson, and Johan Ericson worked on the recorded material, improving the mix of the instruments and correcting effects. The demo was then released in the face of further lineup changes - Andy Hindenäs left the band, replaced by Johan Ericson who switched to guitars; drums were then left to Jerry Torstensson, who joined the band.
Dark Oceans We Cry was recorded in the summer of 2002 featuring the vocal talents of Lisa Johansson for the first time. The EP was made available on the internet, as well as in CD format. In spite of the recent line-up changes, the demo received outstanding reviews and the band signed a long-awaited record deal with Napalm Records.
The band recorded their debut album, Where Lovers Mourn in Studio Mega under the supervision of Chris Silver (former member of Sundown and Cemetary) in July 2003.
Just two years later, under the direction of Pelle Saether, Draconian entered Studio Underground in Västerås to record Arcane Rain Fell in 2005.
In 2006 they began working on their third release. But due to myriad fan requests, the band decided to first deliver a bonus album to include remakes of old tracks from The Closed Eyes of Paradise demo. The Burning Halo would also include three new tracks and two covers. Plagued by numerous problems throughout the production phases, the album was delayed and finally completed in June and released in September 2006.
Produced by Andreas Karlsson and Johan Ericson, and mixed in „Anders Ljudbild” by Anders Bergström, The Burning Halo is a majestic blend of Draconian's previous two releases, which shows the Swedish doom metal masters in perfect form, having developed into one of the scene's top acts.
In September 2007, Draconian started to record their 4th album Turning Season Within at the Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, with producers Jens Bogren and David Castillo (Opeth, Katatonia), who completed Draconian's vision of a extensive, weighty and dark sound. The album was released in February, 2008.
Their fifth studio album A Rose for the Apocalypse was released in June 2011 through Napalm Records.
Clean female vocalist Lisa Johansson left the band in late 2011. Heike Langhans was confirmed as her replacement.
Official site: www.draconian.se
2) Draconian is a German power metal band.
Official site: www.draconian.de
3) Draconian is a Spanish band.
4) Draconian was a Colombian gothic metal band formed in Medellin, Colombia.
In May of 1994, drummer and vocalist Johan Ericson, bassist and vocalist Jesper Stolpe and guitarist Andy Hindenäs assembled the band Kerberos, initially playing melodic death metal with black metal influences. Seven months later, lead vocalist and lyrics composer Anders Jacobsson joined the band, and its name changed to Draconian.
Their first demo — Shades of a Lost Moon — was recorded in October 1995, a week subsequent to their first live concert. The demo counted with flutist and vocalist Jessica Eriksson, keyboardist and vocalist Susanne Arvidsson and with a special participation of Andreas Haag on the introductory section of "My Nemesis". The album was released in February, 1996. The band was then joined by guitatist Magnus Bergström.
No recording contract was obtained with Shades of a Lost Moon, so in early 1997 the band proceeded to record their second demo, entitled In Glorious Victory. The band, however, became discontent with the quality of the recording and discontinued the release.
In the following months, two members of Draconian had to complete their military service, slowing down the progress of the band. Their rehearsals, however, continued to some degree. Susanne Arvidsson left the band due to personal reasons and was replaced by Andreas Karlsson.
Both in 1998 and 1999, the band made concerts. After receiving positive reactions, they decided to enter the studio once more. In August of 1999, Draconian recorded The Closed Eyes of Paradise, an album dealing mostly with the theme of Lucifer and his fallen angels. Susanne Arvidsson made guest vocal appearances on this release. The album was, however, badly produced, and the band decided to spend time polishing it before a release was attempted. Between May and June of 2000, Andreas Karlsson, Anders Jacobsson, and Johan Ericson worked on the recorded material, improving the mix of the instruments and correcting effects. The demo was then released in the face of further lineup changes - Andy Hindenäs left the band, replaced by Johan Ericson who switched to guitars; drums were then left to Jerry Torstensson, who joined the band.
Dark Oceans We Cry was recorded in the summer of 2002 featuring the vocal talents of Lisa Johansson for the first time. The EP was made available on the internet, as well as in CD format. In spite of the recent line-up changes, the demo received outstanding reviews and the band signed a long-awaited record deal with Napalm Records.
The band recorded their debut album, Where Lovers Mourn in Studio Mega under the supervision of Chris Silver (former member of Sundown and Cemetary) in July 2003.
Just two years later, under the direction of Pelle Saether, Draconian entered Studio Underground in Västerås to record Arcane Rain Fell in 2005.
In 2006 they began working on their third release. But due to myriad fan requests, the band decided to first deliver a bonus album to include remakes of old tracks from The Closed Eyes of Paradise demo. The Burning Halo would also include three new tracks and two covers. Plagued by numerous problems throughout the production phases, the album was delayed and finally completed in June and released in September 2006.
Produced by Andreas Karlsson and Johan Ericson, and mixed in „Anders Ljudbild” by Anders Bergström, The Burning Halo is a majestic blend of Draconian's previous two releases, which shows the Swedish doom metal masters in perfect form, having developed into one of the scene's top acts.
In September 2007, Draconian started to record their 4th album Turning Season Within at the Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, with producers Jens Bogren and David Castillo (Opeth, Katatonia), who completed Draconian's vision of a extensive, weighty and dark sound. The album was released in February, 2008.
Their fifth studio album A Rose for the Apocalypse was released in June 2011 through Napalm Records.
Clean female vocalist Lisa Johansson left the band in late 2011. Heike Langhans was confirmed as her replacement.
Official site: www.draconian.se
2) Draconian is a German power metal band.
Official site: www.draconian.de
3) Draconian is a Spanish band.
4) Draconian was a Colombian gothic metal band formed in Medellin, Colombia.
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Draconian Lyrics
03.The Apostasy Canticle When our flames were lit by chaos... We knew not the…
05 Draconian-Heaven laid in tears Behold the skies, they're full of lies... in disguise Behol…
06. The Gothic Embrace (I Mourn that the Night Passes Us by) (Lyrics by Anders…
06.The Abhorrent Rays As the delicate night sky once again dies The mist of…
08.It Grieves My Heart The world is falling so cold and grey Shallow and empty…
A Phantom Dissonance The chorus of life has spoken; Past has the child of…
A Scenery of Loss The winds of a dying dream, a tempest unveiled Once again…
A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal A slumber did my spirit seal; I had no human fears: She…
Akherousia My light slowly fades away My hope's gone and went astray Bu…
Bloodflower I've made a good living by dying; Endless wait, grey solace…
Cauda Draconis In Pandemonium the rebellious counsel aligned As the great …
Claw Marks on the Throne Their kingdom has fallen and black mists dissolve From us th…
Cthulhu Rising His life's still breathing, dead but dreaming... And dark s…
Dark Oceans Dark oceans we cry... God wonders why... but we see ourselv…
Daylight Misery Deprived of my treasure, my "aye" to life; My peace of…
Daylight Misery-Ube Deprived of my treasure, my "aye" to life; My peace of…
Dead World Assembly Ghost with gentle voices, calling us never to wake And we…
Deadlight Greed in a cage obsolete Paining colors of old Victims of …
Death Come Mear Me By day I sleep, at night I weep! O Death, come…
Death Come Near Me By day I sleep, at night I weep! O Death, come…
Devils Moon In the nocturnal sky hell is chanting Angels bounded in the…
Dishearten All the tears that you cry Won′t awaken me When the devils…
Dusk Mariner No light finds me Perish like the setting sun No truth defie…
Earthbound The sorrow of my soul, earthbound and cold The tide will…
Elysian Night I am so far away... You see, I'm nothing without thee I…
End of the Rope All the misery you create And all the pain you shape... Yo…
Epilogue: A New Paradise God has fallen! The grace of Heav’n shows her true face An…
Expostulation Adonai, elohim, el shaddai... Thou hast become the father o…
Forever My Queen I'm running away with myself I think I ran a little…
Heaven Laid In Tears Behold the skies, they're full of lies... in disguise Behold…
Heaven laid in tears (Angels' Behold the skies, they're full of lies... in disguise Behol…
Heavy Lies the Crown Clouds of defiance Over mankind they gently weep On this ver…
Hellspawned Fire Hail almighty God of death! By your side I will crush…
It Grieves My Heart The world is falling so cold and grey Shallow and empty…
Luciferian Warwinds Cry now, sweet enchantress: Shed a tear for my sorrows forg…
Lustrous Heart Oh, lustrous heart, persevere through life and dishonor The …
Memento Mori Another day has passed by But still we must not forget…
Moon over Sabaoth Oh Fathers and kinsmen Yield in glorious bow, for its spring…
Morphine Cloud One single night, one single day Before it all just sweeps…
Night Visitor I brush these shackles off the wind with a drunken insomniac…
No Greater Sorrow I am bewildered by this cruel fate - clouding my judgement.…
No Lonelier Star Floating imperceptible cinders Back and forth, a stare over …
Not Breathing You look so calm, are you sleeping? I'm closing the door…
On Sunday They Will Kill the World On a Sunday they will kill the world And on Monday…
Outro Dark oceans we cry... God wonders why... but we see ourselv…
Pale Tortured Blue On my naked back A dance of the nocturnal sun The tall…
Return to Solitude Oh, the world makes me return, return to solitude Will hope…
Reversio Ad Seccesum A, mundus facit nos redire, redire ad secessum Spesne aliqu…
Rivers Between Us Where is the world I saw in your eyes? It lived…
Scenery Of Loss The winds of a dying dream, a tempest unveiled Once again…
Seasons Apart Take my hand; Follow me through tranquility. Stay with me, …
September Ashes September begun with a goodbye to my heart The pictures you…
Serenade of Sorrow (The First of Seraphs in Anguish Bereaved) (Lyrics by Anders…
Sethian Listen, listen to the weeping of the continents, the shiftin…
She Dies The cold winds blew into life, my adored. A bleeding…
Silent Winter I will darken these exhaulted summers, and let you dwell in…
Sleepwalkers We're sleepwalking Piercing, hateful eyes are watching We're…
Sorrow of Sophia Sophia is forgiven The mother of our prison Sophia is gliste…
Stellar Tombs A place where daylight aches It's all unreal to you A sunset…
Storm of Damnation Shadows now fall over this tearstain’d strife [Grievance:…
Storming Heaven [Lucifer:] In glory and pride we rage and the dragon bliste…
The Abhorrent Rays As the delicate night sky once again dies The mist of…
The Amaranth Thou art a flower, growing into his soul. You light…
The Apostasy Canticle When our flames were lit by chaos... We knew not the…
The Armies of Lucifer The Armies of Lucifer…
The Cry of Silence Filled with sorrow Bleak inner self touched by pride, Devour…
The Death of Hours A closing sanctuary in this shimmering night; So tired, so …
The Drowning Age On the shore, lost in our time Currents are bursting throug…
The Dying We flew over these lands and broke our wings in…
The Empty Stare My mind wandered off in the distance Where I am far…
The Everlasting Scar Behold me now, I'm lost somehow Summoned up in sorrow from…
The Failure Epiphany I see your picture and all I feel is sorrow... No…
The Gothic Embrace (I Mourn that the Night Passes Us by) (Lyrics by Anders…
The Last Hour of Ancient Sunlight Black is the sunlight shimmering below; It flows through li…
The Marriage of Attaris You cannot hide from a grace already perceived That′s a fier…
The morningstar (I am the Light that Leads to Darkness) (Lyrics by Anders…
The Quiet Storm We stumble through life Shedding the same tears Forming th…
The Return to Solitude Oh, the world makes me return, return to solitude Will hope…
The Sacrificial Flame Oh life, oh barren wasteland A wandering callous dream We ar…
The Sethian Listen, listen to the weeping of the continents, the shiftin…
The Solitude While stars outspread the night-time watch And wind through …
The Wretched Tide We're leaving today After dust-ridden shutters close And hea…
TheAbhorrentRays As the delicate night sky once again dies The mist of…
TheApostasyCanticle When our flames were lit by chaos... We knew not the…
Through Infectious Waters This flesh holds me captive and in quest of liberation... A…
Unfold Thine Hands [Lucifer:] How I wept in violent distress… How I cried in …
Wall of Sighs Today I lost my way A circle of light I wept And…
When I Wake When I wake, something inside me breaks Holding back the ti…
When I Wake.. When I wake, something inside me breaks Holding back the tim…