Norwegian hard rock trio Draken share new single »It Serves You Right«; »Here Be Draken« LP out April 17th via Dark Essence Records!
Oslo, Norway based hard rock trio Draken share the fourth single »It Serves You Right« taken from their upcoming full-length album, »Here Be Draken«, set to release on April 17th, 2026 via Dark Essence Records.
Listen to »It Serves You Right« on all major streaming platforms!
Tracklist:
01. The Great Deceiver
02. Jólablót
03. Saturday Night Head Removal Extravaganza
04. Here Be Dragons
05. Crimson Sun
06. It Serves You Right
07. Wrath
08. Shirts Of Black (F.O.A.D.)
09. Of Demise And Men
10. Endtyme
11. Shit Show
Courtesy of Dark Essence Records:
True Norwegian stoner rock trio Draken is ready to release their 3rd album, »Here Be Draken«, on April the 17th.
While we await the upcoming hard hitting masterpiece, we can enjoy the 4th single today which is the song »It Serves You Right«, which can be heard HERE.
Draken’s bassist and vocalist Hallvard Gaardløs has this to say about »It Serves You Right«:
“»It Serves You Right« is the fourth and final single from »Here Be Draken«. It is quite short, to-the-point, catchy, and a bit in your face! I wrote the lyrics after a long string of political scandals in Norway. Turns out politicians are just as greedy, corrupt and unscrupulous as everyone else – or maybe just a little bit more. Years of taking advantage of the system, abuse of power, shady connections and flat out corruption suddenly gushed up into the limelight. And all I could think was; Karma finally catches up to you… it serves you right!”
Photo by Mats O. Bristol
Draken’s guitarist and vocalist Even Hermansen about the previous single »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!”
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 Draken« was recorded at Amper Tone in Oslo and produced by the band together with engineer Kim Lillestøl. Cover artwork was done by Per Spjøtvold.
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 17th, »Here Be Draken« will be available on CD, limited edition cream white vinyl and digital formats, and can be pre-ordered from:
Webshop | US webshop | Bandcamp
Draken is:
Even Hermansen – Guitars/Vocals
Hallvard Gaardløs – Bass/Vocals
André Drage – Drums
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well