

The demo was made available on the internet, as well as in CD format. The demo Dark Oceans We Cry was recorded in 2002, the first release to feature Lisa Johansson's vocals. Between May and June 2000, Andreas Karlsson, Anders Jacobsson, and Johan Ericson worked on the mix, and the demo was released in the face of further line-up changes – Andy Hindenäs left the band, replaced by Johan Ericson who switched to guitars drums were then left to Jerry Torstensson. Susanne Arvidsson made guest vocal appearances on this release. In August 1999, Draconian recorded The Closed Eyes of Paradise, an album dealing mostly with the theme of Lucifer and his fallen angels. After receiving positive reactions, they decided to enter the studio once more. Susanne Arvidsson left the band due to personal reasons and was replaced in 2001 by Lisa Johansson.īoth in 19, the band did some gigs.
In the following months, two members of Draconian had to complete their military service, slowing down the progress of the band. The band, however, became discontent with the quality of the recording and discontinued the release. In early 1997, the band proceeded to record their second demo, entitled In Glorious Victory. It was released in February, 1996, however, no recording contract was obtained. Guests were flutist and vocalist Jessica Eriksson, keyboardist and vocalist Susanne Arvidsson, and Andreas Haag on the introductory section of “My Nemesis”. Their first demo, Shades of a Lost Moon, was recorded in 1995. Seven months later, lead vocalist and lyrics composer Anders Jacobsson joined the band, and its name changed to Draconian. In May 1994, drummer and vocalist Johan Ericson, bassist and vocalist Jesper Stolpe and guitarist Andy Hindenäs assembled the band Kerberos, initially playing melodic death metal with black metal influences. 1.8 Under a Godless Veil (2020–present)īiography Formation and demos (1994–2002) ĭraconian was formed in 1994 in Säffle, Sweden.
