Draconian "Arcane Rain Fell (Russia, Irond Records, IROND CD 05-959)"

Arcane Rain Fell is the second studio album by Swedish gothic metal band Draconian. The album was released through Napalm Records on 24 January 2005. It was recorded and produced at Studio Underground.

The album is a concept album that details the fall of Lucifer from Heaven and the creation of Hell, featuring slow guitar riffs, soprano vocals, keyboards/piano, violins, cellos and growling vocals. All guitars on the album were performed by Johan Ericson.

"Death, Come Near Me" is a remake of a song off of the 2002 "Dark Oceans We Cry" demo. "The Apostasy Canticle" was originally titled "The Wings of God".

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Anders Jacobsson except where noted; all music is composed by Johan Ericson.

1. "A Scenery of Loss" 9:11
2. "Daylight Misery" 5:31
3. "The Apostasy Canticle" 9:51
4. "Expostulation" (Ryan Henry) 2:05
5. "Heaven Laid in Tears (Angels' Lament)" 6:54
6. "The Abhorrent Rays" 5:32
7. "The Everlasting Scar" 6:00
8. "Death, Come Near Me" 15:22   

Time:  01:00:26  

Musical compositions created by Johan Ericson.

Lyrical concept and achievements by Anders Jacobsson & Erik Arvidsson except Expostulation, written by Ryan Henry (Necare, Reclusiam).

Vocal arrangements by Anders Jacobsson and Johan Ericson.

All songs arranged by Johan Ericson and Draconian 2003 - 2004.

Death, Come Near Me is a re-recorded Song from the Dark Oceans We Cry Demo.

Recording information:

Recorded at Studio Underground, Västerås, Sweden in September 2004.

Mastered at Tailor Maid Production, Stockholm, Sweden.

Ryan Henry – narrative lines in some songs, full narration on "Expostulation"

Peter in de Betou – mastering

Pelle Saether – producer, engineering

Madeleine Engström – photography

Travis Smith – cover art, layout