The undisputed leaders of the 2nd wave of Gothic Doom Metal, DRACONIAN, are finally back–and they return in better shape than ever! Their new studio album, In Somnolent Ruin, will creep its way from the artist’s spirit into the light of day on May 8, 2026 via Napalm Records. This promises to be one of the most personal records in the band’s discography, revealed through a dream-like journey across nine tracks and the poetic lyricism of vocalist Anders Jacobsson. The new album also marks the return of long-time vocalist Lisa Johansson–theband’s vocalist for their first five records.First Single is ‘’Cold Heavens,’’which is about finding no comfort in Heaven as there is no difference between being alive or dead.