The undisputed leader of the second wave of gothic doom metal, Draconian, is finally back – and they return in better shape than ever. Their new studio album, In Somnolent Ruin, will creep its way from the artist's spirit into the light of day on 8 May via Napalm Records. It promises to be one of the most personal records in the band's discography, revealed through a dream‑like journey across nine tracks and the poetic lyricism of vocalist Anders Jacobsson. The new album also marks the return of long‑time vocalist Lisa Johansson, who fronted the band on their first five records.
The first single is "Cold Heavens", which is about finding no comfort in Heaven, as there is no difference between being alive or dead.
Johan Ericson about the new single: "In need of a more up-tempo song, 'Cold Heavens', was the final piece written for In Somnolent Ruin. The intention was to create a simple, straightforward track to balance the album's longer compositions and add versatility. Lisa's laid-back vocals take centre stage, guiding us through a bleak, cold landscape before giving way to Anders' more spiteful and desperate delivery. The song ends with a sense of resignation, leading into the album's next track".
Learn more about Draconian's In Somnolent Ruin HERE, and check the band's live/tour dates – including the already announced EU tour 2027 – below. Link
* Draconian - Latin America 2026:
16.05.26 BR – Sao Paulo / Carioca Club
17.05.26 AR – Buenos Aires / Teatro Flores
19.05.26 CL – Santiago / Sala Metronomo
21.05.26 CO – Bogota / Teatro Astor Plaza
23.05.26 MX – Mexico City / Circo Volador
* Draconian - Festivals 2026:
06.08.26 CZ – Jaromer / Brutal Assault
25.09.26 ES – Madrid / Revi Live
26.09.26 PT – Lisbon / Under the Doom
* Draconian - Japan Tour 2026:
12.10.26 JP – Tokyo / Shibuya Stream Hall
13.10.26 JP – Osaka / Shinsaibashi Sunhall
* Draconian - EU tour 2027:
18.02.27 DE – Hamburg/ Knust
19.02.27 DE – Berlin / Lido
20.02.27 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
21.02.27 PL – Krakow / Hype Park
23.02.27 PL – Warsaw / Hydrozagadka
24.02.27 AT – Vienna / Szene
25.02.27 CZ – Prague / Futurum Club
26.02.27 DE – Munich / Backstage Halle
27.02.27 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal
28.02.27 IT – Milan / Legend Club
02.03.27 LU – Esch-sur-Alzette / Rockhal
03.03.27 DE – Oberhausen / Kulttempel
04.03.27 NL – Utrecht / Tivoli Vredenburg
05.03.27 BE – Kortrijk / DVG
06.03.27 FR – Paris / La Machine Du Moulin Rouge
07.03.27 UK – London / The Dome
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