Under a Godless Veil

Under a Godless Veil is Draconian's seventh studio album released 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.

Under a Godless Veil
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 30, 2020
Recorded2018–2019
GenreDoom metal, gothic metal, death-doom
Length62:10
LabelNapalm
ProducerJohan Ericson
Draconian chronology
Sovran
(2015)
Under a Godless Veil
(2020)
Singles from Under a Godless Veil
  1. "Lustrous Heart"
    Released: May 5, 2020
  2. "Sorrow of Sophia"
    Released: July 16, 2020
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Blabbermouth.net8.5/10[1]
Distorted Sound8/10[2]
Metal Hammer[3]
Sonic Perspectives8.8/10[4]

A lyric video for "Lustrous Heart" was released on May 5, 2020,[6] followed by "Sorrow of Sophia" on July 16, 2020.[7]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Anders Jacobsson except where noted; all music is composed by Johan Ericson.

No.TitleLength
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

  1. Lawson, Dom (October 28, 2020). "CD Reviews – Under A Godless Veil Draconian". blabbermouth.net. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  2. Marshall, Will (October 28, 2020). "ALBUM REVIEW: Under A Godless Veil – Draconian". distortedsoundmag.com. Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  3. McFee, Edwin (October 28, 2020). "Draconian: Under A Godless Veil album review". loudersound.com. Future Publishing. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  4. Smith, Jonathan (November 2, 2020). "Draconian – Under A Godless Veil (Album Review)". sonicperspectives.com. Sonic Perspectives. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  5. DRACONIAN Announces New Epos 'Under A Godless Veil'!
  6. DRACONIAN Releases First Single 'Lustrous Heart' and Lyric Video
  7. DRACONIAN Releases Second Single 'Sorrow Of Sophia' and Lyric Video Off The New Album 'Under a Godless Veil'


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