Next show: Hamburg, Thu 18 Feb
An underground gothic metal act.
In Somnolent Ruin captures the essence of a band that no longer needs to prove anything – and yet still does. Active since the mid-1990s and having released their debut album, Where Lovers Mourn, in 2003, DRACONIAN have continuously demonstrated their unmatched ability to craft otherworldly doom melodies and searing heavy instrumentation, complemented by lyrics that read like poetry. Their art cuts deep, compelling listeners to confront their inner demons, wander through the darkest shadows, and even embrace emotional numbness, only to emerge with a sense of inner peace. This album confronts listeners with life’s hardest questions, exploring feelings of alienation and the search for direction in unfamiliar territory.
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Draconian plays atmospheric gothic doom metal defined by heavy instrumentation, melancholic melodies, and contrasting dual vocals.
Draconian formed in Säffle, Sweden, in 1994.
The band consists of Anders Jacobsson, Lisa Johansson, Johan Ericson, Jerry Torstensson, and Daniel Arvidsson.
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