DRACONIAN - Sorrow Of Sophia (Lyric Video) | Napalm Records

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Vocalist Anders Jacobsson comments:
"Sorrow Of Sophia was the first lyric, and one of the first songs written for Under A Godless Veil. This was years ago now, and I remember I’d just finished a lecture on Gnostic cosmology by Terence McKenna. He’d been speaking of the goddess Sophia’s ordeal and her story affected me on a very deep level. It’s sad yet heart-wrenchingly majestic bringing all of existence into it. I knew I had to do something with it for DRACONIAN as I was already having a few of Johan’s new song-ideas. This sparked what was later to become a whole album inspired by this story. It started here, with this song.
“Sorrow Of Sophia” is a complex song about a complex spiritual being. With it comes a diverse nature consisting of an initial minimalist soulful expression to feisty, heavy riffing with a harsh demonic formula to post-rock melancholia and symphonic soundscapes. Heike’s pure and crystalline vocals are beautifully entrenched holding the very spirit of the song."
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Director of Photography & starring: Natalia Drepina
Music by Johan Ericsson
String arrangements by Erik Arvinder
Lyrics by Anders Jacobsson

[@hannahcraven916]

Sophia is forgiven The mother of our prison Sophia is glistening Always weeping for the world She's apprehension And her eyes torn by guilt And we have these souls And through her we are ascension The grandeur of stillness And all of her sadness As lives cry out in torment You are the everlasting sun From the spark of countless eons You are weeping for the world And we sleep with the tides where we were lulled into matter Holding the burden of time And we wake in the midst of a world about to shatter Shedding the burden of time And from my window I saw the darkness ignite And a goddess concealed in shadow Seducing the stars and the flaming Gaia I came here from the waters to invoke The spirit within you I came to remind you But you are lost in a sea of dark Sophia is forgiven The mother of our prison She's stuck in deafening winds The whispering in the fields, in the trees and stone The sorrow and the guilt It broke through the spheres and fed the demons inside And we sleep with the tides where we were lulled into matter Holding the burden of time And we wake in the midst of a world about to shatter Shedding the burden of time

[@RUIBRITO82]

My daughter's name is Sofia (Brazil), and since 2001 i had a band called "Draconi", a name inspired by the Paradise Lost album Draconian Times...law of attraction maybe. "Sorrow of Sophia" is beatiful. Congratulations, Draconian!

[@lidiageo]

Lindo!

[@azjazielona]

...w tych chmurach same erotyki widzi ,zasłaniam okna 😎

[@endlessunivese9350]

a real fan like me i started listening to draconian albums that existed since before i was born and still listening how good this girl sing until 2022 this singer is the ultimate goddess in our gothic universe that's why i love this band so much how good this band is

[@himbuxterrafux9525]

"Draconian Times" Love it!!

[@SamuraiZ3R0]

Draconian in times, um disco perfeito...

[@umosay]

The beauty of this song is crippling, masterpiece.

[@luminoustorus548]

😭😭😭

[@Luke-c]

Totally. Moves me on every listen.

[@Lost_Hwasal]

It just might be draconian.

[@FernandaBrussi]

Draconian poetry and Natalia Drepina's art are the perfect match.

[@eleanoraswood9252]

@Nikita Kapernaumov you could try talking properly!

[@eleanoraswood9252]

@Nikita Kapernaumov troll 🙄

[@fernandofernandez3099]

Viva draconian gracias 🤘☝️🤘🎼🇲🇽🖤👏

[@mnkmoss]

According to the gnostic mythos presented here so far, Sophia “fell” from the pleroma (the “light land” as it is referred to in the Pistis Sophia) and became imprisoned in this “aeon” or local dimensional reality, by the demiurge and lead archon called, Yaldabaoth who, it is told, stole her divine light.

[@isissepulveda7111]

🖤

[@taylorprince9971]

I love Heike's voice. It is like a cross between Chelsea Wolfe, Aleah Stanbridge, and Sharon Den Adel.

[@vashsan71]

I was thinking of Aleah when I stumbled across this band!

[@paulkcormier]

@@vashsan71 there are no accidents and coincidences i followed same path -i have to mention WALK IN DARKNESS another fantastic imaginative progressive doom metal band from italy -yes they all seem to harken back to Aleah vocals very understandable as they liveD in same lands ...Heike does numerous music projects so dont forget to look it all up i even have LIGHT FIELD REVERIE !! HEIKE IS A GODDESS FITTING PERSONIFICATION here the magnitude of this video is bigger than mere words could muster -i think they did something here that actually opens doors in your brain it does mine i think this is one of the most important videos all-time for me i feel the pain and suffering i feel sophia i know i am just a speck of dust flying around her but it is a joyous gloom-destined ascsension into the godhead or the motherhead eternal flight ...

[@fjoergyn]

and a touch of madonnas old once like frozen

[@DaddyNoobGaming]

I agree, but more like Sharon their voice is very similar.

[@robsonjusten4127]

Sharon é Heike tem as vozes muito parecidas.

[@aswinbobignatius3996]

This is not just music, this is art, a masterpiece.

[@fjoergyn]

and a rly good therapy

[@aswinbobignatius3996]

@@fjoergyn truly

[@caughtsomewhereintime666]

But music is art

[@johnnyjesterface9108]

This is M&S metal.

[@majdleila8115]

So you must like sleep Walker too! These two songs are masterpieces!

[@draagnipur8767]

Draconian - you remind me days long gone. My first time with Theatre, Tristania... This music is wonderfull but also painfull - time is passing and will never return...

[@AchirdTheWi2ard]

just tonight I listened to Aegis. you are right !

[@heavymetalleathershop3121]

I was thinking the same exact thing! A genre that transformed and died quite quickly

[@diocollins2379]

I feel the same, I love this sadness, the Cure depresses me and I love their music as well, humans love pain.

[@rafaelbuch3500]

Back then I only read an interview with Draconian, but never listened to them. Time to change now.

[@joaquinoswaldopinuelasjime5801]

Tristania,theatre of tragedy,👌🔥👺👹👍🇲🇽🤟🖤🤫🤐👂🧠🤯💯

[@noxiousdan2311]

The more i listen to this song, i feel that the goddess Sophia is is the personification of all our depression, sorrows, grief, sadness, and deep inner emotions. Anders Jacobsson's vocals speaks out as the person experiencing these emotions. "She is the mother of our prison." The mother who has given birth to those emotions we bear. The prison is all of those emotions we bear that keep us feeling like we are trapped. It becomes a burden yet all the pain of it is what gives us strength and purpose to live on. It never goes away and is something we will eventually have to accept. We even forgive Sophia and because we have a reason for those feelings, The pain of it all becomes so loud and deafening on the inside, but it whispers outside and we can hardly catch the attention of others. However we eventual feed the demons and give into our sins until we can comprehend and understand her. Sophia is ultimately what we see through all our pain and everything we go through. Then we can finally learn to have absolution in the end. After all, I am very impressed with how this band has transformed over the decades and being my number one since middle school. They have always kept that melancholic vibe and deep atmosphere to their music while staying fresh, improving, and adding something new. The vocals in this song are top notch. This is the one band i will never turn away from despite all the times I've been through because it has always been there like my significant other. Something i can never turn away from and reflect upon.

[@Ζήνων-ζ1ι]

You don't know what Sophia is. That's not what she's about.

[@noxiousdan2311]

@@Ζήνων-ζ1ι Then you tell me what she's about besides what others perceive her to be. Everyone goes through different things, and Sophia has much to do with wisdom and self discovery. At least that is how I see it.

[@osmmanipadmehum]

@@noxiousdan2311 Look up gnosticism, Sophia and the Demiurge, also the book Pistis Sophia. They are talking an actual physical prison that is the physical world ('Lulled into matter"), and that it is an actual living being, and our universe resides inside that being, created by Sophia (hence 'The mother of the prison")

[@daniloal82]

I am speechless!!You perfectly catch in depth the very soul of this song!It's pure poetry🖤

[@yibril17]

​@@osmmanipadmehum Exactly. This notion of (Sophia's) imprisonment comes from the same condition that humans suffer: we (like Sophia) can't escape from the limitations of the sensible existence; like her, we were 'lulled into matter' too...

[@dominikjakubczyk9643]

This song is indescribable. .... this track it's like a voice of nature, space or God or something like this... voice of matter, something overwhelming, something big, powerfull, and that"something" cry and whisper prayer to our ears. Oh my... pure beauty. Art.

[@aleksandraadamska1392]

You mean 'transcendent'

[@williamdivinum465]

It's about a gnostic goddess called Sophia, so I think you are right ;-)

[@c.c.9834]

Draconian is not just a band, it's a spiritual metal band. Every work of them is faced by the creators with humility and for me that's their secret for being an all time classic metal band that endured through time. Thank you Draconian for sharing with us all these decades your unbounded talent, it is really rare in nowdays and more needed than ever before. Respect from Hellas \m/

[@patriksjoholm7102]

There is some serious ISON vibes in this song. I guess Heike's other project have sneaked it's way into Draconian's sound as well. I really like it.

[@exlibrisas]

Brightness of the summer makes me uneasy. This bit of darkness is what I am longing for.

[@brianbinniedavis]

Finally a genuine comment! I too found what was needed \m/

[@Amy66654]

Been listening to the song on repeat today and simply can't get enough. Everything about it is beyond beautiful! No use going into all the minutia, since basically the entire song is pure perfection. The only thing I don't like about it is that it has an end, but then I can just play it all over again. ;) I truly can't wait for the full album to be released. I know it will be magnificent.

[@jamesdean738]

Yes i coulnt agree more. I think in the end, the voice of Heike would have fit perfectly with the ethereal guitar.it would have creat a gréât atmosphère

[@marcourbina5934]

Same here!!

[@david020218]

I love them more kzbin.info/www/bejne/f32tfopvo7GKppI

[@distoa7x]

Yep first time I heard it today off of my recommendations and I`ve played for close to an hour

[@jaypee6061]

@@david020218......... Thanks for that..... good stuff.... 😎

[@joantatje9641]

I love this song ! I love hear this song especially in cloudy and rainy days while I look through the window ! This is very relaxing and allows you to reflect.

[@remoteb7183]

Heike's voice is so haunting and sad - this is beautiful

[@bannanateam]

How come Draconian never fails to amaze listeners with their tunes? When music exceeds the art of itself, it's capable of transcending time and evoke emotions deep within... it's truly remarkable

[@erikmorphine1740]

I love her angelical voice . Heike Langhans♥ Of my favorite bands Beauty and the Beast. Saludos desde México 🇲🇽

[@georgevanderboom2827]

This made me cry and I don't know why, this is not the saddest song by them, not at all, but hell... It's just so beautiful.

[@patrickvangelder6943]

I know why i am crying.

[@ВячеславВоронин-я1ж]

So do I. Can't explain, why it is so.

[@Itsaguapo]

It's a show of appreciation for such a masterpiece. It is not often when I am moved to tears by a song. But it most certainly remains in my memory forever when I am. This is definitely one of those songs.

[@darrellhamblen3009]

Because this is the song of the soul. The ego realizes the disconnection from the serenity that once was because it reached too far beyond the veil...or it could just be feelings and shit

[@paulkcormier]

@@darrellhamblen3009 stated so well i shed a tear

[@michaelshover]

Such a beautiful song and album. This song brings me to tears every time I hear it with the emotion and passion released in such a piece. To say the least, I feel like I can connect to this on an emotional, or maybe more, as a spiritual level of forgiveness. The quote at the beginning is perfect. Now that I'm taking a humanities class makes me want to share this even more than simply playing a song to share. It has become more in depth with the meaning of the lyrics every time I hear it.

[@СтаниславГромов-ъ2н]

The most waited album of the year! Very beautiful song, dark and melancholic. But the riff and the drums make grand and majestic rhythm.

[@FrankCoffman]

Heike Langhans (born Feb 9th, 1988) Active since 2005, Heike Langhans is a singer/songwriter mostly associated with the dark electronic project :LOR3L3I:. Her vocals are known to be sorrowful and her music melancholic in nature. Though of German descent, she was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. Currently resides in Sweden, where she joined Swedish doom metal band Draconian, to replace former singer, Lisa Johansson. --- Encyclopaedia Metallum

[@Ita_Metal_Playlist]

Draconian is the only metal band that makes me cry. Damn

[@jaypee6061]

The acoustic version of HalfSleeper by Chelsea Wolf.. Hit me for six.....

[@FlicksandPhrases]

Before the premiere: It will be a Masterpiece After listening to the song: i have never been mistaken

[@Chris63084]

"Lulled into matter" Heavy concepts condensed into a beautiful composition. I'd like to try and find that McKenna talk that sparked the creation of this song. The Gnostic story is something I've been circling around but have yet to really dive into.

[@wypimentel]

Oh I'm late, as a guy that loves Katatonia, My Dying Bride, Mourning Beloveth, Virgin Black, Morphia, Shape of Despair, Novembers Doom, and I am discovering it now? I was a Doom/Death guy in the past, today I listen sometimes, but still listen, now I consider myself a Post-Rock guy because I read while I listen to music. I consider Post-Rock and Doom/Death cousins, I think the influence of Doom/Death on Post-Rock is really high in bands like: April Rain, Baulta, Balmorhea, God Is An Astronaut, If These Trees Could Talk, Meniscus, Jakob, Tides From Nebula, Collapse Under The Empire etc. :) But it's just a matter of opinion, I didn't do any research about it. I don't know every time I saw written "Draconian" I thought: "I know it, it's Serenia", I don't know why I did that association in the past.

[@necurrence1776]

The first bands you mentioned used to be on my everyday playlist as well. The post rock ones I need to check out. Whoever listens to Draconian has valid tastes in my opinion. Thanks

[@wypimentel]

@@necurrence1776 Check out If These Trees Could Talk, Tides From Nebula, Besides, Collapse Under The Empire, I confess that If These Trees Could Talk is my favorite one, their album "Solstice" is pure Doom/Death. Theses I'm talking now is more closer to Doom/Death. I'm still listen to Katatonia every week, it's my favorite band, their prog drums are amazing. "Lethean", "My Twin" etc. That's why Rick Miah from MDB was my favorite drummer, he was a progressive drummer. I known Katatonia created a new music genre but still is a child of Doom.

[@ramilvillarico4071]

Heike is so Goth i feel blessed when i hear those fem VOiCes playing trough my head,it feels like I've been to church after every song,DRACONIAN RULES!!

[@diegomaya1251]

Conocí a esta banda con su álbum "Sovran". Inmediatamente busqué y escuché sus anteriores trabajos: obras maestras de principio a fin. Esperaré este álbum y los que vengan.

[@Alessandro9ds]

Draconian a band can penetrate the soul with incredible ease. And that is the key for a band to be highlighted. I love Draconian and I will be forever grateful that you exist.

[@ThaysBarbarafc]

Impossible to describe how their songs make me feel. I’m glad I finally found this.

[@lilithrose8048]

I've followed Natalia Drepina's work for years now, one of my favourite artists to this day, and now she and Draconian made a masterpiece together! The song is beautiful and Natalia's work is complimenting it in the most wonderful way!

[@mushroommagic1697]

Check Abigail Larson, her art is amazing too. I discovered now Natalie thanks to Draconian.

[@lilithrose8048]

@@mushroommagic1697 Thank you for the recommendation! Definitely a style I enjoy.

[@ederepic]

I've never have listened Draconian before.. but after listening to "A Rose For The Apocalypse" album, I just couldn't stop anymore, I've already listened to the whole discography and this album (Under a Godless Veil) is amazing.. and this song is something out of this world... Melancholic, sad and melodic.

[@mushroommagic1697]

Haunting masterpiece. Draconian's best era and concept. For me. You are the best gothic metal band here. Thank you, for not falling into trends!

[@raphajbs]

This is a kind of music that everything that you listen just after become a shit, this is a masterpiece..a kind of song that just touch your soul... awesome.. it's comforting how we still have incredible artists around there

[@Lain0290]

What a song. It's just marvelous. So sad I have no one deep enough to share these jewels with.

[@exlibrisas]

I just read "Natalia Drepina" in the description. Her work I see on Deviantart is breathtaking. She and one of the best gothic doom metal bands? I'm gonna melt....

[@onepiecejimmy9949]

Sophia es perdonada La madre de nuestra prisión Sophia resplandece Siempre llorando por el mundo Ella es aprensión Y sus ojos desgarrados por la culpa Y tenemos estas almas Y a través de ella somos ascensión La grandeza de la quietud Y toda su tristeza Mientras las vidas gritan atormentadas Tú eres el sol eterno De la chispa de incontables eones Lloras por el mundo Y nosotros dormimos con las mareas donde nos arrulló la materia Sosteniendo la carga del tiempo Y nos despertamos en medio de un mundo a punto de romperse Despojándonos del peso del tiempo Y desde mi ventana vi la oscuridad encenderse Y una diosa oculta en la sombra Seduciendo a las estrellas y a la llameante Gaia Vine aquí desde las aguas para invocar El espíritu dentro de ti Vine a recordarte Pero estás perdida en un mar de oscuridad Sophia está perdonada La madre de nuestra prisión Está atrapada en vientos ensordecedores El susurro en los campos, en los árboles y la piedra La pena y la culpa Rompió las esferas y alimentó los demonios interiores Y dormimos con las mareas donde nos arrulló la materia Sosteniendo la carga del tiempo Y despertamos en medio de un mundo a punto de hacerse añicos Despojándonos de la carga del tiempo.

[@jhonjuniorlopezcastro4049]

Cuesta vivirla

[@natala653]

🌠📶🌌📶❤Thanks❤Спасибо❤📶🌌📶🌠

[@sotiriskapsomanis7749]

I find that my taste in music is getting darker as the years passing by.....i like where it's taking me!

[@Dihcouto19]

Impressionante como Draconian não desaponta, depois do excelente Sovran, vem aí mais uma obra de arte. Uma banda incrível tanto em sonoridade quanto em letras

[@helenanasci970]

Verdade ❤🤘😍

[@henrickaraujo9265]

Sim, é uma das bandas que sempre indico pros amigos, só álbum absurdo.

[@Unlovelywriter]

Every piece of this masterpiece reminded me of Draconian's last Albums and I cherish every single moment of it. Been here since Arcane Rain Fell and you still surprise me. Really the best of all...

[@Mauricioav88]

When sadness becomes art! 🖤 Simply beautiful, the lyrics are so powerful, full of immense melancholy and the music plays an important role in accompanying that pain! And Heike's soulful, soft voice blends perfectly with Anders' heartbreaking voice! All beautifully brought to the visual with a minimalist but powerful video! 👏🏻

[@vch7208]

This isn't Draconian we used to know, but Draconian we definitely deserve.

[@tarekkerbedj1031]

honestly i miss the old draconian , their sound was literally heart wrenching but the change is appreciated

[@TheNarutoshipuden5]

@@tarekkerbedj1031 I think this album looks like the firsts. It's more melancholic and less agressive.

[@AlexanderL23]

@@tarekkerbedj1031 I think they're back to their roots

[@mattsimon5336]

The words of there songs come from the scripts the nag hammadi scriptures. Glory and reverence to our Mother Barbelo that give life to Sophia that give us the spark and made us become alive and curse to Yaltabaoth, the creator of our universe and the creator of lower matter. praise to sophia for releasing us from the corrupted with the light that had mixed with the darkness and our slave master. Sophia did right and save us by giving us the spark of the enteral one from within her bypassing her son. Thanks to Christ which the incomprehensible light and Barbelo created for coming into Yaltabaoth realm trying to save us and experience the realm of matter.

[@TheChainsofAlice]

we don't deserve anything from this band

[@amradel321]

I can't describe how much i feel while i'm listening to this masterpiece! This track looks like Ison tracks, actually, i like the atmosphere and the lyrics so much! Greeting from Egypt! ❤

[@ApolloForsaken]

Thank You Draconian! Cause I've been dead for years, drowned in all my tears ...

[@amelialorenzo6764]

Have you forsaken me?

[@z.zshirer2507]

If you ask me in 50 years who my all time favorite band is, it will be Draconian.

[@cmallmann]

Draconian never misses. It is the best band in the world in this style. And this song ..., very appropriate to the time in which we are living. Masterpiece.

[@javierrenteria3195]

Heike has been the best selection to sing on Draconian. (sorry for my English). She is perfect!!!

[@s.k.9359]

have you heard aleahs voice along with the old dracs ? - Heike is really the best choice nowadays but if aleah would be still alive … SRY man … no Chance !

[@unholydamnation]

@@s.k.9359 Aleah was in Swallow the Sun and Trees of Eternity, but in Draconian? You probably mean Lisa Johansson who did the female vocals from 2001 until 2011

[@kurtludwig5214]

@@unholydamnation loved Lisa, but Heiki, her voice is angelic to me

[@dantyovhell8650]

Listen to this song twice with good headphones and your heart will be torn apart....

[@nogodsnomasters666]

Listen to it on cd or Vinyl on a good system and it will be even more breathtaking than anything youtube could reproduce.

[@ciprian2739]

and what??? will you sacrifice yoursefl , for others, then??? will you finally be a good person, not an eghoistic fuck, as we all are!!! my words exactly!

[@MelancholicSerenade]

It's crazy to have a band that releases such consistent music without getting far from their original sound and style! Can't wait for the album release!

[@israaayed4948]

Mind blowing !!

[@eleanoraswood9252]

Draconian never fail to disappoint. Fan since 2005 🖤 Heike's voice is just divine.

[@kurtludwig5214]

As much as I loved Lisa, Heiki was born to be with this Band. Her voice, and beauty sends chills through me. Not many singers can do that.

[@ItCantRainAllTheTime1988]

@@kurtludwig5214Shattered my heart to learn she left them, I will cherish Under a Godless Veil forever.

[@forrest705]

HOW? I mean HOW? Can a band continue to craft the most upper echelon of musical artistry ..? This is beyond any labeled metal genre, this is the purest form of talent and gift. The voice of Heike Langhans is not only ghostly divine but one of the best I have ever heard. I am wondering if the "Sophia" references from "lustrous heart" and this poetic gem relate to the Greek belief of Platonism. I do know, anyway. October 30th will be special day indeed. Far away though..shit!

[@restkastelnemo6632]

Its actually referencing something entirely different, namely Gnosticism. It had Platonic influences, but it rejected the material world entirely as evil and a prison created by the Demiurge. In several traditions, she was either responsible for the Demiurge's creation of the physical world and/or the putting of the Souls into the unsouled physical bodies that the Demiurge created, taking from the higher realm of the Pleroma around the material world. The ultimate goal of Gnosticism was to shed one's entrapment within the physical world, and return to the Pleroma from whence our souls came.

[@AEON1911]

Essa música por si só já é uma obra prima, agora pra quem já entende um pouco de gnosticismo fica melhor ainda. Esse álbum é simplesmente incrível.

[@eurilenepereira4364]

Ss

[@jhonjuniorlopezcastro4049]

Gótico metal

[@elliskel2107]

Atmospheric, guitars amazing as always, Anders and Heike singing beautifully a story. Draconian

[@colopez83]

Draconian the band of my heart! The best doom ever!

[@rockermusic4125]

Yes i agree, with that

[@kurtludwig5214]

Heiki's angelic voice, with Anders guttural. Chills everytime

[@eulerianpath6355]

But shape of despair is definitely up there 👆

[@tejasdoshi314]

I am listening to Draconian day and night !!! epic band.. epic voice.. no words..

[@ScorpionFiore]

Thank you guys. I’ve been listening to Draconian since a very long time and still I love you just the same. Saw you playing DBE 2011, that was unforgettable. Italy January 19 was a bit of a short set but I’m longing to see you again. Horns and cries to you!

[@rogercorpse6108]

Saludos desde México! Hermosa cancion de Draconian, No han perdido su esencia, y sigo esperando su nuevo álbum!

[@abraham1O2]

I feel like this song is about mother earth and how it is being destroyed by humanity. And Sophia embodies the guilt that humanity feels, being born from earth, which is her(Sophia's) Prison

[@dildodiggins349]

Sophia means wisdom, but it may be, why not

[@austinsmith4185]

This is so good. I've been following them for over ten years now from Louisiana. I wanna make it to Europe one day and see them live.

[@Kai-tb8ck]

Oh, mein dunkler Lord, das ist einfach wunderschön! Wandel durch hellsten Tag und tiefer Nacht. Schwarze Hoffnung und tiefer Schmerz, nichts lässt mich verblassen! Dieser Song trägt mich, von Rand zu Rand! Von Süß bis bitter, werde wegen dir Leben. Glaube an das eine gute Lied, eigens aus deiner Hand!

[@infinityspace947]

Muitos brasileiros aqui, curtinho essa obra prima.

[@mayariarusha5162]

Goosebumps, the last song was so short but this one is longer, Heike sounds better than ever.

[@ArielMisaelNoriega]

this is beautiful, there is no one better than Draconian

[@inferionemperor5219]

@Nikita Kapernaumov Чувак, тебе надо в психушку.

[@pampymirabuna1453]

The vocals and melodies are hauntingly beautiful. And now my heart and soul can't wait for the entire album entity! 🎶

[@paulpaulsen7245]

This is finest critique of Christian religion and is worth to be heard not only by theological thinkers! We know from Paul of Christ being God´s SOPHIA (very clear see 1 Cor 1:24 & context). In Pauline terms, SORROW OF SOPHIA is identical with the SORROW OF CHRIST. Paul is also the author of picking up the main topic of the biblical book of Ecclesiastes summarized in one Hebrew term הֶבֶל HEVEL, Greek ματαιότης MATAIOTES = vanity, emptiness, senselessness. This word appears three times in the New Testament, two times in Paul´s letters and once in Peter´s second letter. Paul´s reflection appears in Rom 8:20 and describes it a deliberate introduction by God in order to fuck lives up for reasons of having hope: τῇ γὰρ ματαιότητι ἡ κτίσις ὑπετάγη, οὐχ ἑκοῦσα, ἀλλὰ διὰ τὸν ὑποτάξαντα, ἐπ’ ἑλπίδι· And it is also from Paul having a unique approach leading the self confidence of humans ad absurdum - in Rom 11:32 he exquisitely asserts that God will lead all humans to unbelief in order to create the ability to show mercy to all: συνέκλεισε γὰρ ὁ Θεὸς τοὺς πάντας εἰς ἀπείθειαν, ἵνα τοὺς πάντας ἐλεήσῃ. Sounds crazy, right? But look around - crazy are Christians professing to be good & believing enough to receive salvation! In Paul´s view they fail, see his withering assessment in Rom 3:10-18 (he literally quotes sentences like verse 13: τάφος ἀνεῳγμένος ὁ λάρυγξ αὐτῶν, ταῖς γλώσσαις αὐτῶν ἐδολιοῦσαν· ἰὸς ἀσπίδων ὑπὸ τὰ χείλη αὐτῶν = an open grave is their throat with tongues practicing deceit, venom of vipers is under their lips)! But these are foundations to theological understanding only - my intention is rather to make recourse to something far from speculation and whatever smart guessing: the effects of having an encounter with the LIVING ENTITY CHRIST! If you meet Christ you know immediately you met quasi "the real deal"! All happens IMMEDIATELY: knowing, loving, end of just "theoretical sciolism"! Something happens to you hardly to explain, there is not the slightest chance you remain unimpressed & unfazed! And you sense you´ve got answers to most of your questions having been a burden for all of your life! YOU CAN`T IMPOSSIBLY LIVE TOTALLY & ENTIRELY CUT OFF FROM GOD, WHO HAS ORDAINED CHRIST TO INCLUDE ALL HUMANITY INTO HIS LOVING CARE & HIS SUFFERINGS FOR HUMANS WITH CHRIST = SOPHIA AS GOD`S HUMAN FACE & AGENT SERVING AS MOST IMPORTANT SIGN! Christ is not simply a new thought, law, philosophy nor teaching, but a living happening leaving nobody having an encounter unmoved! So I´m deeply impressed by your music, DRACONIAN, for it deeply reminded me of CHRIST! Greetings and best regards from Germany! PS: Please go on with your accusing of God & related stuff, for exactly this I have learned from the prayer book of PSALMS - hitting God between his eyes with anger and accusations as sound therapy for getting honest, AND HONESTY TOGETHER WITH COURAGE appears essentially all God is wanting for humans! Here is a fine memory hook: CHRIST MEANS THE ABILITY TO LIVE WITH MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS AND EXPECTING FOR A GOOD OUTCOME AFTER ALL!

[@ffnam1299]

The transitions into Heike’s parts are superb. The composition, mix, lyrics on another level.

[@andersonalanoliveira6612]

Muito show...... Para mim é na melhor banda de Doom metal que conheço...... As letras possuem um fundamento...... Parabéns a Banda.... E na espera do novo álbum......

[@fionaduncan1482]

Concordo completamente com você. Normalmente não gosto desse tipo de música, mas essa banda sabe como criar algo com delicadeza e ferocidade. Esse equilíbrio nas músicas deles faz toda diferença ;)

[@luisasilva2260]

Pra mim tbm

[@alexvidivici2061]

Happy birthday. 3 years of this masterpiece

[@MichaelBradley1967]

Draconian and Swallow The Sun are my top 2 doom metal bands, in no particular order. Both great great great bands. Of course where would we be without the originals, Black Sabbath?

[@carlgraham7133]

Thank you Michael. .Black Sabbath started it all!!!!!!!!!!@

[@abuzarhalakoei8866]

Listen to Saturnus band too

[@MichaelBradley1967]

@@abuzarhalakoei8866 I will, thanks.

[@grassy_barn]

try 'aeonian sorrow',you'll fall in love as you felt toward draconian.

[@MichaelBradley1967]

@@grassy_barn Listened to them a bit here on YT and ordered the CD's from the band website. Thanks!

[@iralable]

Just beautiful. Draconian never fails with delivering us good music. Just loved!

[@JamesGalea12]

Heike’s & Anders’ voices go so well together. Both very talented artists. 🖤

[@monikaw.7074]

Her voice is out of this world. And the melody is so beautiful, it makes me cry.

[@smashygodzilla3213]

This song has taken up four hours of my weekend so far,amazing song,probably my favourite of all time

[@Senythril]

holy shit... holy shit... THIS IS THE DOOM METAL I GREW UP WITH i love the fact this band never called it quits they are so amazing ive been listening to them for so many years. This song is just amazing though this feels like old draconian.

[@asematef8746]

this band everytime I listen to still impresses me by his highly knowledgeable and deep lyrics ,charming gothic doom and unique vocals. Keep going draconian I'm sure u people have more and more ..

[@DanielHenrique-pf4tq]

umas das bandas que eu mais gosto é o Draconian e também o theatre of tragedy.........as vozes delas são simplesmente fantasticas

[@edwindichio1875]

This kind of music are reminds me to late 90's and early 00's when i discovered bands like Within Temptation ,Tristania,Dismal Euphony,After Forever, Theater of Tragedy or The Sins of thy beloved , some of those bands now are disbanded or faded into nowhere

[@Dryadkal]

The singer reminds me of like Sharon den Adel in the old within temptation gothic doom era, like the album Pearls of Light while the music is very much Draconian. Beautiful song!

[@pipegris]

I also thought about Sharon. Beautiful voice

[@rudykl7612]

Yup.. I would love to see they sing together

[@pipegris]

@Nikita Kapernaumov Are you having a stroke?

[@eleanoraswood9252]

@@pipegris pretty sure it's a troll, they are replying to everyone with stupid comments 🙄

[@pampymirabuna1453]

This reminds me of The "Enter" album of Within Temptation, specifically the vocals

[@marcoaguilar9351]

So heartrending... I love it. I can feel the depression in My chest and it's so beautiful. It's a perfect work. I have your cd.

[@m1key0]

Unleash the Archers and Draconian in one day, one to lift my spirit and the other to crush it to dust, what a time to be alive!

[@marchamilton5149]

Thank you so much Draconian for this masterpiece. The world is blessed to have you. Immortal art.

[@simon7734]

Oh, Draconian! What would we do without you?

[@wrok88]

Wow...such beautiful atmosphere in the more quiet sections of the song, yet combined with brutal growls at sections to further increase the impact of the song. This song is captivating, really. Colour me impressed! Solid release.

[@adamfowler5475]

Just one listen, and it feels like my heart weighs about 20 pounds heavier than before...This is absolutely Draconian.

[@brunolima7402]

4:50 the whole song is excellent but this part is truly gorgeous, the essence of doom metal, slow paced with a hauntingly beautiful voice like Heike Langhans has... it transcends beauty.

[@edialedrisi77]

the best metal band . from Iran.

[@theokounias8805]

I've got no words to describe the way this song will resonate with me it is a beautiful melancholy ensemble of music , singing , lyrics and song arrangement a work of art with instruments and voices a true joy to listen to heart wrenching and profoundly deep feeling is eminent throughout this wonderful song - the bit at 4.00m is so beautiful and heart wrenching ...

[@inferionemperor5219]

Seems like this album is going to be a masterpiece. Heike's on top of her game.

[@inferionemperor5219]

@Nikita Kapernaumov Это ты тот сумасшедший парень, который пишет музыку? Не поверишь, но я случайно нашел тебя на реддите несколько месяцев назад.

[@AlexiCult]

@@inferionemperor5219 да, нам выпала честь лицезреть настоящего живого сумасшедшего гения. Ты послушай его три альбома на его канале. Если бы не отвратные тексты и ужасный вокал, то это было бы не хуже Draconian. Ну качество записи еще подтянуть.

[@inferionemperor5219]

@@AlexiCult Я слышал, вполне неплохо для его уровня. Жаль парня все-таки.

[@obsidianthurisaz5106]

@Nikita Kapernaumov if you are going to write English, at least try to do it properly.

[@markthedark595]

Now this is exactly what I needed for 2020!!!! Something melancholic and beautiful to dwelve myself into! Great release guys! Y'all have made a fantastic record!

[@michaelmallo6800]

I still don't understand how a normal human being can make such a masterpiece...

[@paulkcormier]

this is beyond greatness and into something from the gods no less my spirit soars listening to the words -i think i have listened to stellar tombs so many times it flows in my blood .....when you see the lyrics videos it takes this over the top because its hard to catch their words this solves that and takes you to the stars .....pretty much main music i listen to now life-changing for me

[@rina4660]

Божечки,в самое сердце 💔 Эта любовь длится на протяжении 14 лет !!!

[@Leshocs1]

Ну не 14 лет ,но с 2012 года я их слушаю,и не перестаю от них кайфовать.

[@Leshocs1]

их грустная и атмосферная магия никуда не делась

[@МишаКовальченко-д9с]

Классная группа,еще saturnus тоже не плохая,даже лучше

[@huymamin333]

@@МишаКовальченко-д9с не лучше

[@СергейТ-х7э]

@@МишаКовальченко-д9с тут тот случай когда лучше.хуже,не работает))))

[@Blonded13]

The perfect combination between the different voices, the atmospheric vibe then the hard one, Just a masterpiece

[@Jezus_CA]

Finamente realizado, cada melodia, cada canto, todo te envuelve en un manto de gris melancolía... Saludos desde Perú.

[@silascoldfire4331]

I think everyone should slow down their day for 8 minutes and listen to what this song has to say. It's beautiful and powerful.

[@QuarkStorm]

I will listen to this band from now on ♡ Been avoiding them for far too long, only now I realize how beautiful their melody is . Are there songs you recommend me to get into the band even more?

[@artemnikiforov1944]

This is an amazingly touching piece ... as always. Thank you Draconian for a delightful winter ahead.

[@walterpacheco2735]

Amo tanto a Draconian... simplemente amo a Draconian..incomparables en su genero

[@heshamsabri5830]

Mucho gosto grande colo

[@Papulincexpanafresconoescanon]

Esta canción es una de sus obras maestras

[@ayanamikirara]

Desde que tenía 15 años son mi banda #1 Y ahora que doblo esa edad, agradezco nunca haberles perdido la pista ni el gusto, son como el vino indudablemente.

[@werewolf6666]

The lyrics of this song reminded me of the poem Immortals by Hermann Hesse from his masterpiece Steppenwolf . Wonderful music.

[@ravenwillow6079]

This band NEVER disappoints....One of the best bands in the world hands down!!!!!

[@ntmituniverse5850]

Damn straight.

[@1976kinan]

Wow guys....you came back...and you came back strong..darker...solid...like an avalanche...love tour band guys keep rocking

[@jacksonsilvia8007]

Eu literalmente aprendi a amar o draconian, e a HEIKE com essa voz profunda, sem comentários... Parece que vai ser um puta álbum, já estava na hora . \0/

[@kenneth9227]

Exatamente! 🤘🏼

[@rafrg]

A voz dela é transcendental pqp

[@robsonjusten4127]

Heike e Sharon Del Aden tem a voz muito parecida

[@luisasilva2260]

@@robsonjusten4127 um pouco