Draconian

I couple weeks back i was searchin around on some metal sites and someone mentioned this band at first i was a bit skeptical because i heard they were gothic/doom metal band but after listening to a few of their songs i was pretty hooked.. any other fans of this band?

I've heard a few of their songs, they're a bit out of my range of taste, but they're certainly interesting. They're like a slightly less weird version of Tristania.

I'm not much of a fan of this genre but Draconian really stand out. Their last three albums are actually really good.

Gothic doom for people who dont like gothic doom.

This sounds like something I might like. I need to investigate...

I've recently got into this band and think they are awesome. I am a big fan of old school Anathema, My Dying Bride and Paradise Lost. I find Draconian play a very similar style with some excellent songwriting and very good use of female vocals although the traditional death metal vocals take centre stage.

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although the traditional death metal vocals take centre stage.

Thanks, you just saved me some research.

tohostudios wrote:

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although the traditional death metal vocals take centre stage.

Thanks, you just saved me some research.

I take your not a fan of the growling vocals, shame as the band are making some great music.

UltraMagnus007 wrote:

tohostudios wrote:

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although the traditional death metal vocals take centre stage.

Thanks, you just saved me some research.

I take your not a fan of the growling vocals, shame as the band are making some great music.

Yeah, I hate growling vocals; I can only tolerate them in very small doses. It's a shame because a lot of the bands that growl have some other really great musical ideas going on but the vox ruin it for me.

They do have a female vocalist who is a permanent member of the band. She sings quite a lot but the death vocals are the main vocals. I do think this guy has a much better death growl than others I have heard. Might be worth you seeing if you can find a couple o tracks to sample unless you really hate death growls full stop.

About the most growling I can tolerate is like those on Epica's "Consign To Oblivion" or Sirenias "Nine Destinies and a Downfall".

haven't listened to anything from those two bands so couldn't really compare.

Vokills killed it for me too.

tohostudios wrote:

About the most growling I can tolerate is like those on Epica's "Consign To Oblivion" or Sirenias "Nine Destinies and a Downfall".

Listening to CTO right now. Gonna see them this Tuesday with Into Eternity and Symphony X (yes!!!). Looking forward to the new IE album.

UltraMagnus007 wrote:

I've recently got into this band and think they are awesome. I am a big fan of old school Anathema, My Dying Bride and Paradise Lost. I find Draconian play a very similar style with some excellent songwriting and very good use of female vocals although the traditional death metal vocals take centre stage.

Old school Anathema! I must check these guys out then.

I have a couple Draconian discs and they are quite good.