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.
Silent Winter
Draconian Lyrics
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and let you dwell in the blissful cold!
Heal yourself into pure realities
explore the light from the other seal!
Whispering like the silent mouth of tomorrow
Please give a cure for my sorrow!
blisters in the wind of the absolute.
The satin web of thy imprisonment
shackles the muse of dreams come true.
Your theatre stands empty now
so we have lost you anyhow!
Luciferi, Eden's rapture
Luciferi, Nighttime Angelicah
The Garden bloomed in bright colours
and no angel passed through the silent tunnel.
The tears I weep lies frozen cold
you've slipped away in the fire.
Embrace me now in my final breath
Continue to grow, my flower of death!
Life is death's theatre;
A flame of silent winter where you left me alone.
In the desolation of a broken promised land,
you've slipped away in it's fire in the fire.
In sadness, your mirthless winter
I bring gold to those who dread the sun.
Within my tears grows a flower of truth,
and I gave my love to the eventide.
O amaranth, bloom in my heart
They shall never keep us apart!
Luciferi, Fallen from heaven
Luciferi, Nighttime angelicah
The Garden bloomed in nights colour
And an angel passed through the silent tunnel.
Luciferi
The lyrics of Draconian's song Silent Winter are rich in imagery and symbolism. The opening lines, "I will darken these exhaulted summers, and let you dwell in the blissful cold!" suggest a desire to escape the harsh realities of life, to seek solace in the cold and silence of winter. The next lines, "Heal yourself into pure realities, explore the light from the other seal!" suggest a belief in the power of imagination and creativity to heal and transform.
The next stanza, "Whispering like the silent mouth of tomorrow, please give a cure for my sorrow!" speaks to the fear and uncertainty that characterizes life, and the desire for a sense of certainty and purpose. The image of "radiance sparkles like fiery dust, blisters in the wind of the absolute" suggests the fragility and transience of beauty and happiness, which can be easily shattered by the forces of fate and circumstance.
The chorus of the song, which includes the repeated phrase "Luciferi, Nighttime Angelicah", reinforces the sense of melancholy and longing that pervades the lyrics. The final lines, "In sadness, your mirthless winter, I bring gold to those who dread the sun. Within my tears grows a flower of truth, and I gave my love to the eventide," suggest a deep acceptance of the inevitability of loss and sorrow, and a willingness to find beauty and meaning in even the darkest moments of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I will darken these exhaulted summers,
I will bring an end to these joyous seasons,
and let you dwell in the blissful cold!
and allow you to find happiness in the icy stillness!
Heal yourself into pure realities
Find solace in the truth of your existence
explore the light from the other seal!
Look to the brightness from another realm
Whispering like the silent mouth of tomorrow
Speaking quietly with a voice that foretells the future
Please give a cure for my sorrow!
Please provide a remedy for my pain!
Your radiance sparkles like fiery dust
Your beauty shines like particles of flame
blisters in the wind of the absolute.
It burns bright against the unyielding force of fate
The satin web of thy imprisonment
The soft but unbreakable bonds that hold you captive
shackles the muse of dreams come true.
Hindering the creative spirit that allows dreams to become a reality
Your theatre stands empty now
Your stage is now bare and unoccupied
so we have lost you anyhow!
So we have lost you after all!
Luciferi, Eden's rapture
Lucifer, the captivating beauty of paradise
Luciferi, Nighttime Angelicah
Lucifer, the angel of the night
The Garden bloomed in bright colours
The Garden of Eden was full of vibrant hues
and no angel passed through the silent tunnel.
But no angel could pass through the dark and quiet tunnel
The tears I weep lies frozen cold
The tears I cry have turned to icy tears
you've slipped away in the fire.
You have left and have been consumed by flames
Embrace me now in my final breath
Hold me now as I take my last breath
Continue to grow, my flower of death!
Keep growing, my symbol of death and decay!
Life is death's theatre;
Life and death are like actors on a stage;
A flame of silent winter where you left me alone.
A cold and still fire where you abandoned me
In the desolation of a broken promised land,
In a barren and destroyed paradise
you've slipped away in it's fire in the fire.
You have vanished into the flames of destruction.
In sadness, your mirthless winter
In sorrow, your lifeless time of year
I bring gold to those who dread the sun.
I offer riches to those who fear the light.
Within my tears grows a flower of truth,
Inside my tears, a symbol of veracity emerges
and I gave my love to the eventide.
And I have devoted my love to the evening.
O amaranth, bloom in my heart
Oh, my love, flourish and grow in my heart!
They shall never keep us apart!
They will never be able to separate us!
Luciferi, Fallen from heaven
Lucifer, cast out from the divine realm
Luciferi, Nighttime angelicah
Lucifer, angel of the night
The Garden bloomed in nights colour
The Garden of Eden thrived in the color of the night
And an angel passed through the silent tunnel.
And an angel made its way through the hushed tunnel.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDERS JACOBSSON, ANDREAS KARLSSON, JERRY TORSTENSSON, JOHAN ERICSON
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Veronika M
This is my second day listening to this band, and so far this is my favourite song =)
MetalHammerUSA
This tune is fucking amazing, the band rules. I have fallen in love with this band all over again.
almafiina
I love Lisa's voice!
Alfonso Betun
un grandioso album
TheExileFromHeaven
Can't wait for the new album! :D
Yinvail
Fantastic song, fantastic album, fantastic band
Catherine Eran
This is really the best song i have ever heard. They are great!!
alejandro rodriguez
best song in the album , second to The Apostasy Canticle in the band history
Damon Luis
@Alexander Cyrus definitely, I've been watching on flixzone for since december myself :D
Alexander Cyrus
pro tip: you can watch series at Flixzone. I've been using them for watching a lot of movies recently.