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Säffle, Sweden (1994 – present)

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1) Draconian is a Swedish gothic doom metal band, formed in Säffle, Sweden in 1994. The band consists of Anders Jacobsson (vocals, writing), Lisa Johansson (vocals), Johan Ericson (guitars, writing), Jerry Torstensson (drums, percussion), Daniel Arvidsson (guitars), Fredrik Johansson (bass), and Andreas Karlsson (keyboards, programming). 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.

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shatty99 wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

Draconian is kick ass awesome! I'm not a big fan of doom metal, but Draconian may just change that for me.

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BraedenASP wrote:
Monday evening

Hey now! no need to dis other bands. its all person opinion but keep negative ones to yourself. Draconian i agree stands out from other bands but i like allot of other stuff.

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Wonderglue wrote:
Monday morning

THIS is the only "Gothic" band that doesn't suck,i hate all those female fronted shit. They are of course more Death/Doom than Gothic,and without growling vocals Draconian would be nothing,not because the other band members aren't good,because they would turn into a generic feme shit. Same thing happened to Sirenia,and look now,they have released two shitty albums without any growls. Tristania is still standing will little or no growls,and Morten used to be the lead singer.

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runforafall wrote:
Sunday morning

There's too much hate around this shoutbox :-P Draconian are the only gothic/doom metal band that I really love ♥ they're amazing!

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DillBill wrote:
Sunday morning

If my life could be summed up into one band, Draconian would be it. Such an phenomenal band!!!

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tamelessheart wrote:
Saturday evening

Daylight Misery is teh perfect song. Anyway, Arcane Rain Fell is a fucking-amazing-perfect-and-beautiful album.

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Muushrooomheead wrote:
last week

great ..., depressive great ...^^)

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lirabadam wrote:
last week

Yunanistan'a gidiyolar da bi Türkiyeye gelmiyolar ha :(

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phoenix_wright wrote:
last week

Death come near me is still soo perfect, I can't belive it <3

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evertongalning wrote:
last week

Just found out about this band the other day. I guess I got an early Christmas present.

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hateandpain wrote:
last week

so precious 4 me :Ö

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enigma81581 wrote:
last week

arcane rain fell is DEEP! http://www.last.fm/group/Doom+or+death+metal+with+mostly+clean+vocals

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DorianVonEden wrote:
last week

He *must* growl: I've already lost Vibeke's voice, I don't want to lose his too... y_y

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moolat1991 wrote:
last week

Draconian is my love <3

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tamelessheart wrote:
last week

Anders is the SOUL of Draconian, therefore he can growls as much as he wants <3

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AndresCampuzano wrote:
13 days ago

Hi I want to invite you to listen to my musical project. An Danzza (new folk, medieval, renaissance, epic...) If you like please add us to your collection. I autoproduce all songs and give them to you. Free download :) (if you want add tags or say to me which is your opinion about my music, tags etc.., I'm preparing an album ) thank you!!!!!

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WingedMusic wrote:
13 days ago

Besides, in my opinion Anders is the best growler who ever grabbed a microphone. It's extremely rare that growls are so expressive as his. [3] I love the mix of growl, veeety heavy music and beautiful soprano voice... Magnificent. Great DOOM...!

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johngebreadman wrote:
13 days ago

Anders is the best growler who ever grabbed a microphone. It's extremely rare that growls are so expressive as his. [2]

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runforafall wrote:
13 days ago

I don't think I would like Draconian without growls especially if the one that growls is Anders.

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fableofdream wrote:
13 days ago

Errr seriously, who cares if he doesn't like growls? He didn't attack Anders or anything. No need to get that defensive. But I think it's indeed hard to find a band which sounds like Draconian - doom/gothic metal with good melodic guitars and female vocals - with no grunter... There probably are a few in the similar artists, though I think most of the female fronted bands are going to be gothic metal bands. Good luck finding one.

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