DRACONIAN : POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "MISANTHROPE RIVER"

 

Swedish Gothic, death, doom metal warriors DRACONIAN have posted a video for  "MISANTHROPE RIVER"  , a track from the bands anticipated new offering "IN SOMNOLENT RUIN", due to be unleashed 5/8/2026 via NAPALM RECORDS. 

 

DRACONIAN unleashed "UNDER A GODLESS VEIL", 10/30/2020 via NAPALM RECORDS 

 

 

 FROM DRACONIAN: 

 

Misanthrope River was the first song written for this album. The initial idea goes back to the early days of Under a Godless Veil, but it remained dormant until work on this record began.

It’s an emotional gothic doom track- fairly minimalist, yet expansive in feel, with subtle touches that hint at post-metal and give the atmosphere a broader sense of depth. There’s a suggestion of something ancient and mysterious running through it.

Although interactive, at its core, the song deals with separation and isolation in a world where the larger truth has been kept from you, and how those feelings slowly turn into resentment. You’re pushing against the current- wading upstream while doubting the way forward. In that struggle you’ll be grasping at straws for any sense of peace, while unintentionally shutting out the one closest to you.

Overall, the song is quite straightforward, yet it is deep dive.

Shot in the Faroe Islands, the video places its actors within vast, striking landscapes. As with Cold Heavens, this video is directed stunningly by Gaui H.

The poetic inaugural piece is evocatively narrated by Simon Bibby (Thy Listless Heart, Seventh Angel), whose voice guides the atmosphere with a quiet intensity. Simon also lends his presence to one of the tracks featured on the bonus album.

All music and arrangements were crafted by Johan, while lyrics and additional arrangements were shaped by Anders- together weaving the sonic and emotional fabric of the song.

We invite you to step into this world, to listen closely, and to feel it in your own way. Your thoughts and impressions mean a great deal to us, so please share them with us.

With reverence,

DRACONIAN

 

 

VIDEO BELOW: DRACONIAN: NEW TRACK "MISANTHROPE RIVER" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF NAPALM RECORDS):  

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-