Under a Godless Veil
| Under a Godless Veil | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 30, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2018–2019 | |||
| Genre | Gothic metal, doom metal | |||
| Length | 62:10 | |||
| Label | Napalm | |||
| Producer | Johan Ericson | |||
| Draconian chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Under a Godless Veil | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Blabbermouth.net | 8.5/10[1] |
| Distorted Sound | 8/10[2] |
| Metal Hammer |    [3] |
| Sonic Perspectives | 8.8/10[4] |
Under a Godless Veil is Draconian's seventh studio album released on October 30, 2020, through Napalm Records.[5] It is their first album since Arcane Rain Fell (2005) without longtime bassist Fredrik Johansson, who left the band in April, 2016. Daniel Änghede performed bass for this album. It is also their last album with Heike Langhans, who left the band in 2022. [6]
A lyric video for "Lustrous Heart" was released on May 5, 2020,[7] followed by "Sorrow of Sophia" on July 16, 2020.[8]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Anders Jacobsson except where noted; all music is composed by Johan Ericson
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sorrow of Sophia" | 7:28 |
| 2. | "The Sacrificial Flame" | 7:30 |
| 3. | "Lustrous Heart" | 4:47 |
| 4. | "Sleepwalkers" (Heike Langhans, Anders Jacobsson) | 6:45 |
| 5. | "Moon Over Sabaoth" | 5:50 |
| 6. | "Burial Fields" | 4:35 |
| 7. | "The Sethian" | 6:51 |
| 8. | "Claw Marks on the Throne" | 5:42 |
| 9. | "Night Visitor" | 3:48 |
| 10. | "Ascend Into Darkness" | 8:54 |
| Total length: | 62:10 | |
Personnel
- Heike Langhans – vocals
- Anders Jacobsson – vocals
- Johan Ericson – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Daniel Arvidsson – rhythm guitar, vocals on "The Sethian"
- Daniel Änghede – bass
- Jerry Torstensson – drums, percussion
- Daniel Neagoe – narration on "Burial Fields"
Production
- Arranged and produced by Johan Ericson, additional string arrangement on "Sorrow of Sophia" by Erik Arvinder.
References
- ^ Lawson, Dom (October 28, 2020). "CD Reviews – Under A Godless Veil Draconian". blabbermouth.net. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ Marshall, Will (October 28, 2020). "ALBUM REVIEW: Under A Godless Veil – Draconian". distortedsoundmag.com. Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ McFee, Edwin (October 28, 2020). "Draconian: Under A Godless Veil album review". loudersound.com. Future Publishing. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ Smith, Jonathan (November 2, 2020). "Draconian – Under A Godless Veil (Album Review)". sonicperspectives.com. Sonic Perspectives. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ DRACONIAN Announces New Epos 'Under A Godless Veil'!
- ^ "Draconian". Facebook. May 3, 2022.
- ^ DRACONIAN Releases First Single 'Lustrous Heart' and Lyric Video
- ^ DRACONIAN Releases Second Single 'Sorrow Of Sophia' and Lyric Video Off The New Album 'Under a Godless Veil'
