DRAKEN – new single released
- Posted on 29-03-2026
Photo: Mats O. Bristol
True Norwegian Stoner Rock trio Draken is ready to release their third album, Here Be Draken, on April the 17th via Dark Essence Records.
While we await the upcoming hard hitting masterpiece, we can enjoy the 4th single which is the song It Serves You Right, and it can be heard here: https://orcd.co/itservesyouright
Draken’s bassist and vocalist Hallvard Gaardløs has this to say about the new single: “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!”
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. Artwork provided by Per Spjøtvold.
Their first two albums – s/t (2021) and Book of Black (2023) – were released on Swedish label Majestic Mountain Records and received strong reviews across Norwegian and European press.
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.
Stream the new single It Serves You Right right here: https://orcd.co/itservesyouright
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: https://shop.karismarecords.no
Bandcamp: https://drakentheband.bandcamp.com