DRACONIAN Release Music Video For ‘The Sethian’ Track
May 11th, 2021
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Säffle, Sweden-based gothic doom metal band Draconian have filmed a music video for the track ‘The Sethian’. Once again directed by Natalia Drepina, the clip can be viewed below.
Speaking about the song, vocalist and lyricist Anders Jacobsson said: “The writing of ‘The Sethian’ started with Johan [Ericsson, guitar] being inspired by a Nordic folk song. As the song transpired it mutated into a range of different variables and a quite different for being a Draconian song. From bombastic and brutal, from doomy sadness to gothic soundscapes. The instrumentation and the vocal arrangements are poignant and commanding, something that marks ‘The Sethian’ as one – if not the most well-received song of our new album.”
Regarding the vision for the video, director Natalia Drepina added: “Each of us is trapped in a gloomy and oppressive place, where lies bleeding and the dark side of our soul obscures our eyes with doubts and regrets. But at the same time we can create entire universes in our dreams. And this golden light flickers in the darkness like sparks of hope.”
Draconian issued seventh full-length studio album Under A Godless Veil on October 30th, 2020 through Napalm Records.
The band commented: “To Draconian, Under A Godless Veil is by far the most diverse album they have created. Inspired by some of the music closest to Johan’s heart; everything from traditional doom to scaled-down, Gothic rock-inspired pieces and more. Some will perhaps describe the songs as more refined and meditative. Some ambient elements have been added to the mix without overshadowing the traditional characteristics that are Draconian.
“Resonating with the compositions, Anders’ lyrical direction is ambiguous and a progression of the first two-three albums, yet more subtle while embracing the Gnostic philosophy more directly. One could say Under A Godless Veil is an act of contemplation; About living and dying and remembering who we are in a strange, abrasive world far from home.”
Cover artwork duties fell to Natalia Drepina.
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The track listing is as follows:
01. ‘Sorrow Of Sophia’
02. ‘The Sacrificial Flame’
03. ‘Lustrous Heart’
04. ‘Sleepwalkers’
05. ‘Moon Over Sabaoth’
06. ‘Burial Fields’
07. ‘The Sethian’
08. ‘Claw Marks On The Throne’
09. ‘Night Visitor’
10. ‘Ascend Into Darkness’
Draconian’s line-up is as follows:
Anders Jacobsson (vocals)
Heike Langhans (vocals)
Johan Ericsson (guitars)
Daniel Arvidsson (guitars)
Jerry Torstensson (drums)
Directed by Natalia Drepina, a music video was filmed for the track ‘Sleepwalkers’. In addition, official lyric videos were created for the tracks ‘Lustrous Heart’, ‘Sorrow Of Sophia’, ‘The Sacrificial Flame’ and ‘Moon Over Sabaoth’. All five clips can also be viewed below.
Sixth studio record Sovran was released in October 2015 via Napalm.
Promotional photograph by Eleni Liverakou Eriksson.
