Draconian Darkness
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| Released | 6 September 2024 | |||
| Genre | Melodic death metal[1][2] | |||
| Length | 39:23 | |||
| Label | Reigning Phoenix Music | |||
| Producer | Saku Moilanen | |||
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| Singles from Draconian Darkness | ||||
Draconian Darkness is the sixth studio album by Finnish melodic death metal band Wolfheart, released on 6 September 2024,[9] through Reigning Phoenix Music.[10]
Band founder Tuomas Saukkonen stated that the album marked a "return to a darker and more aggressive direction" previously explored in Wolves of Karelia, as opposed to their "melodic and mid-tempo album" King of the North.[11] He also explained that the lyrical theme of Draconian Darkness contradicted the nature-friendly theme of King of the North, stating "We worshipped bears as demigods which was represented in the cover artwork. We prayed for rain, prayed for sun, and feared the thunder. We were in a very good balance and only killed what we needed and ate what we were able to grow. Draconian Darkness represents how humankind no longer share those values and don’t carry the same balance. We kill what we want, burn what we want and just take it. It’s about the darkness we are contributing to this world."[12]
The album debuted at number 15 on the Finnish official album chart and number 3 on the physical album chart.[13] The band will embark on a European tour in September and October 2025.[14]
Track listing
[edit]- "Ancient Cold" - 5:33
- "Evenfall" - 4:03
- "Burning Sky" - 4:15
- "Death Leads the Way" - 5:18
- "Scion of the Flame" - 4:01
- "Grave" - 4:22
- "Throne of Bones" - 5:28
- "Trial by Fire" - 3:51
- "The Gale" - 4:32
Personnel
[edit]- Tuomas Saukkonen – vocals, guitar
- Vagelis Karzis – guitar, clean vocals
- Lauri Silvonen – bass, backing vocals
- Joonas Kauppinen – drums
Guests
[edit]- Saku Moilanen – keyboards, orchestrations
Production
[edit]- Saku Moilanen – producer, mixing, mastering
- VisionBlack – cover art, layout
References
[edit]- ^ REVIEW: Wolfheart – Draconian Darkness
- ^ ALBUM REVIEW: Draconian Darkness – Wolfheart
- ^ Andrea C. (8 June 2024). "WOLFHEART - launch music video for crushing first single, "Grave" and announce "Draconian Darkness Over Finland 2024" tour dates". Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ Andrea C. (12 July 2024). "WOLFHEART - release ferocious new single & music video 'Evenfall'". Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ Andrea C. (7 August 2024). "WOLFHEART - unleash brutal new single & video "Trial By Fire"". Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ Andrea C. (6 September 2024). "WOLFHEART launch "Ancient Cold" music video in celebration of "Draconian Darkness" release". Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ Andrea C. (21 October 2024). "WOLFHEART - unveil official "The Gale" music video in anticipation of Draconian Darkness European Tour". Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ Andrea C. (15 January 2025). "WOLFHEART recall 2024 Draconian Darkness touring leg with "Burning Sky" live footage music video • Tuonela Magazine". Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ "Wolfheart announce new album 'Draconian Darkness'". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ "Wolfheart sign with Reigning Phoenix Music". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ "Brutal verses and big choruses – Tuomas Saukkonen talks about Wolfheart's upcoming album". Soundi. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ "Wolfheart: Draconian Darkness". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ "Musiikkituottajat: Tilastot → Virallinen lista → Artistit → Wolfheart → Draconian Darkness". Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ "Wolfheart announce European tour". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 14 June 2025.