After acouple of years the quintet finds its steady line-up as well as its musicaldirection. During these two years the band composes and evolves into a melodicand technical SPEED METAL that will hit the mark in many live (public)performances.

During 1985 DRAKKAR released its first demo tape whichincluded three titles. This tape was produced by Rudy Lenners (Ex. SCORPIONS)and was acclaimed by both critics and SPEED METAL fans. The band was frequentlycompared to the best German Heavy Metal / Speed Metal of the moment. Thatrecording lead DRAKKAR to a collaboration with MAUSOLEUM records.



The band was frequently performing between 1985 and1986, mainly in Belgium and in the north of France. Day by day the band wasrewarded with fans’ growing enthusiasm.



In 1987 DRAKKAR recorded a new demo tape still underthe artistic direction of Rudy Lenners. The quality of the compositions as wellas the power brought out by the songs gave the band the opportunity to sign anartistic contract with N.E.W MUSIDISC. The album called X-RATEDwas released in 1988.



Through this first album DRAKKAR was quicklyconsidered everyone as one of the most promising bands of Speed Metal acrossEurope.



X-RATED is distributed all over Europe. Thanks to thatthe band got quickly promoted and raised its profile through audienceeagerness. Their delivered excellentperformances to their public. Even more they were given the chance tosupport legendary bands like Queensrÿche/Metallica, as well as Overkill/Slayerduring their European tours.

Despite their increasing success, DRAKKAR decided toseparate some years later due to contractual difficulties. All the band performersthen decided to try their luck on their own side.

In 1998 they decided to reunite in order to resumeworking on projects they left aside a few years ago. The band starts producingpowerful, melodic, precise and technical compositions alike the ones which wereso successful on their album X-RATED.





In 1999 Drakkar came back with a brand new EPincluding five pieces which caught record industry’s companies. It gave theband the opportunity to get back on the right track.

After a successful test performance in front of afervent Belgian public - in spite of all the years that have passed – the banddecided to wait a bit longer in order to properly prepare their return.

Meanwhile, the band decided to perform in some veryexclusive shows such as EURO FESTIVAL in 2000 in Germany. A further breakunfortunately occurred then.

Eventually ready more than ever Drakkar returnedsimultaneously with a “Reunion Show” which took place in Mons on 21stJanuary 2012. The band presented a new line-up composed of three guitarists. They literally electrified the place!





In the beginning of 2012, X-RATED – the mythical albumfrom the band – is released once again with some new features as a newmastering, a new artwork and two new tracks recorded in a studio. These songscalled ‘Alone’ and ‘The Undertaker’ are released in early September 2012announcing the band’s return. They are then produced by Simone Mularoni(Producer and guitarist from DGM and Empyrios).

Youtube link to the video clip :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0ntCGRIxNw



In Mars 2013, due to musical divergences, Drakkarparted ways with Silver - singer from the recombination. As a result, Fab“Leny” Vanbellinghen (the original singer) made his come-back.



Drakkar started to perform once more here and there but above all indoorMetal festivals in Europe. The most famous PPM fest!!!!



Taking of the opportunity of being in the festival line up Drakkar records a “Live report at PPM Fest “ moviewhich is reached more than 11000 views on You tube .

Link to the video clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGA0fkeN-4I





The fans are getting more and more enthusiastic and the band - beingpassionate and involved more than ever –started working very hard on their newopus that was finalized in December 2013.

2014 will definitely be theclimax of the band as they are getting surrounded by a dynamic structure and asolid team.



They providedthemselves the means to match up to their goals: new website, new merchandising and most ofall a brand new long-awaited album including 11 tracks which will give birth to a new video clip for theirsingle called "LOST".





So follow us in the adventure….ONCE UPON A TIME … INHELL !



Present LINE UP : « Leny » : song - Richy : guitar - Terry :guitar – Pat Thayse : guitar- Tytus : Bass guitar and JonasSanders (batteur de «Pro Pain») : Drums





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