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True Norwegian Stoner Rock trio DRAKEN is ready to release their 3^rd album, “Here Be Draken”, on April the 17^th.
 
While we await the upcoming hard hitting masterpiece, we can enjoy the 3^rd single today which is the song “Of Demise and Men”, which can be heard here: https://orcd.co/of_demise_and_men

Draken’s guitarist and vocalist Even Hermansen has this to say about “Of Demise and Men”:
Think most people are crazy, and the world has gone to shit? Well, you’re absolutely right! And we’ve written a catchy, little song about it…
 
Of Demise And Men is our humble, little tribute to our friends in Enslaved (poor man’s Grutle-intro and everything…), to our heroes Abba, and to humanity’s never ending ability to shoot itself in the foot, and ruin everything for everyone.  
 
Are these the end times? God damn right! Is mankind alone to blame? God damn right again! But that doesn’t mean that we can’t sing and dance, and laugh and celebrate, as everything crumbles to dust around us! Because it’s ok. Everything’s fine. All will be well. We’ve had a good run. It was good while it lasted. So don’t you worry, for as we die screaming, all will be well …at last. 
 
Here’s to the end of the world everybody! Cheers!

Formed in 2019 by Even Hermansen (guitar/vocals), Hallvard Gaardløs (bass/vocals) and André Drage (drums), Draken has carved out a fierce sonic identity at the crossroads of heavy rock and metal. Drawing inspiration from bands like High on Fire, Motörhead and Entombed, their sound is defined by down-tuned guitars, massive riffs and raw energy.
 
Hallvard Gaardløs has this to say about the upcoming album:
For a long time, the main theme of “Here Be Draken” alluded me. But the more I think about it, this album is about new beginnings in so many ways.
Sonically, it’s a new beginning. After two albums with Vegard Liverød (a true gentleman and legend!), the time was right for a change of scenery. We went for Amper Tone, which, quite conveniently, is just a stones throw from where I live. I talked to Kim Lillestøl about engineering, we knew each other from music studies, and we all have heard great things about him the last couple of years. The result… well, hear for yourself!
 
As mentioned, the upcoming album “Here Be Draken” was recorded at Amper Tone in Oslo and produced by the band together with engineer Kim Lillestøl. With artwork by Per Spjøtvold, the track listing is as follows:

1. The Great Deceiver
2. Jólablót
3. Saturday Night Head Removal Extravaganza
4. Here Be Dragons
5. Crimson Sun
6. It Serves You Right
7. Wrath
8. Shirts of Black (F.O.A.D.)
9. Of Demise and Men
10. Endtyme
11. Shitshow

Their first two albums – Draken (2021) and Book of Black (2023) – were released on Swedish label Majestic Mountain Records and received strong reviews across Norwegian and European press. The upcoming album Here Be Dragons was recorded at Amper Tone in Oslo and produced by the band together with engineer Kim Lillestøl.
 
Draken has performed across Norway and Sweden and toured central Europe with Spidergawd. With a new label and a new album on the horizon, the band is ready to take things to the next level.

Set for a release on Dark Essence Records on April the 17^th, “Here Be Draken” will be available on CD, Limited Edition Cream White Vinyl and digital formats, and can be pre-ordered from:

Webshop: https://shop.karismarecords.no/collections/preorder 
Bandcamp: https://drakentheband.bandcamp.com/ 
US webshop: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/draken 

More information about DRAKEN can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/drakentheband