Artist description This is Draconian, the true Draconian. Atmosphereic gloom and devastating doom...

Music Style Gothic/Doom Metal with roots in Death/Black/Alternative Metal

Musical Influences The shadow-area of our souls.

Similar Artists Anathema, My Dying Bride, Katatonia (old), Saturnus, (old) Amorphis, (old) Paradise Lost, Throes of Dawn, Novembers Doom, Morgion, Graveworm, Trail of Tears, Morgion, Theatre of Tragedy and more...

Artist History Have been around since 1994. Released 5 demos.Got a record deal with Napalm Records in November 2002.

Group Members ANDERS JACOBSSON: Lead and Backing Vocals MAGNUS "Bergis" BERGSTRÖM: Rhytm & Lead Guitar JOHAN ERICSON: Rhytm & Lead Guitar (vocals) ANDY HINDENÄS: Lead Guitar (from 1994 to 2000) THOMAS JÄGER: Bass Guitar ANDREAS KARLSSON: Synths & Keybords JERRY TORSTENSSON: Drums & Percussion LISA JOHANSSON: Vocals (additional member) SUSANNE ARVIDSSON: Vocals (additional member 1994-1999)

Instruments Drums, Guitars, Bass, Synths, Samplers, flute (past)... and maybe violin (in the future)

Albums Demo 1995-'96:Shades of a Lost Moon Promo 1997:In Glorious Victory Demo 1999:The Closed Eyes of Paradise Promo 2000:Frozen Features Demo 2002: Dark Oceans We Cry

Press Reviews "Draconian hails from Sweden, a country reknowned for melodic death metal (At the Gates, In Flames, Dark Tranquillity) and hyperspeed technical black metal (Dissection, Naglfar, Marduk, Dark Funeral). It seems ironic that one of the best and most melodic acts to emerge from this scandinavian country just happens to be a doom metal band. "The Solitude" fades in with rapturous melodies, and by the second measure, thunderous guitars and basso growled vocals explode into an emotional outpouring, reminding thelistener of early Amorphis. The guitar melodies then take over, forlorn yet majestic, and the interplay of light and shadow; beauty and sorrow is almost too great to bear. The song lilts into realms of depression and dejection, the beautiful and supremely executed melodies crafting a spellbinding web -- a morose tonal sculpture. I urge anyone who is as taken with this song as I to download other efforts from this incredible band. Draconian will not disappoint."

Location Säffle, Värmland - Sweden

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