DRACONIAN have released a new music video!
The Swedish gothic doom metal veterans have revealed their new single Misantrophe River, the second track to be lifted from their upcoming full‑length album In Somnolent Ruin, which is set for release on May 8th, 2026 via Napalm Records. The accompanying music video was shot in the Faroe Islands and directed by Gaui H., who previously worked with the band on Cold Heavens.
Speaking about the new single, vocalist Anders Jacobsson comments, “Misanthrope River was the first song written for this album. The initial idea goes back to the early days of Under A Godless Veil, but it remained dormant until work on this record began. It’s an emotional gothic doom track – fairly minimalist, yet expansive in feel, with subtle touches that hint at post‑metal and give the atmosphere a broader sense of depth. There’s a suggestion of something ancient and mysterious running through it. Although interactive, at its core, the song deals with separation and isolation in a world where the larger truth has been kept from you and how those feelings slowly turn into resentment.”
Watch the official music video for Misantrophe River here:
In Somnolent Ruin is set for release on May 8th, 2026 via Napalm Records. Pre‑orders are available now and can be purchased here.
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