Search Metal Riot – Metal Riot

Search Results for "Before the Dawn"

Before the Dawn calls it quits

Posted by tyrusrunyan on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:16 AM (PST)

Frontman Tuomas Saukkonen has announced that he will be putting an end to melodic death metal band Before the Dawn, as well as his projects Black Sun Aeon, Dawn of Solace and Routasielu, in order to focus his efforts on his new band Wolfheart.

Before the Dawn, Black Sun Aeon and Routasielu will have a farewell show of February 23rd at Finland Klubi in Lahti, Finland as well as a short unplugged tour with members of Before the Dawn and Black Sun Aeon

Click here to read comments by Saukkonen and to see a preview of Wolfheart.

Add to My Radar

More On: Gothic Metal, Break Up, Before the Dawn, Nuclear Blast

Comment share on:

Cover Art Battle: September Cover Art Showdown

Posted by JDKleinhans on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 9:28 AM (PST)

Welcome to Metal Riot’s Cover Art Battle! Every week we try and show the best-of-the-best in metal cover art, ranging from the fantastically illustrated to hauntingly photographed and everything in between.

September was one of 2012’s best cover art months. Don’t believe, well then take a look at the art below and you’ll see what I mean. Here’s your opportunity to show us why the heavy metal culture is the greatest culture there is. Check out September’s winners and nominees for this Ultimate Cover Art Showdown and get to voting!

Week 1 Winner: Sylencer – A Lethal Dose Of Truth (Sylencer)
Week 2 Winner: The Graviators – Evil Deeds (Napalm)
Week 3 Winner: Evil Entourage – The Opposition (Chaos)
Week 4 Winner: Before The Dawn – Rise Of The Phoenix (Frostbyte)

Don’t forget to like us on our Facebook page to stay up to date on this and future Cover Art Battles and look through our gallery of past winners with comments from the bands.

Add to My Radar

More On: Gothic Metal, Cover Art Battle, Before the Dawn, Nuclear Blast

Comment share on:

Cover Art Battle: Wings, Horns, & Tails

Posted by JDKleinhans on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 9:48 PM (PST)

Another week, more album cover art to discover. New bands. Tenured bands. Enough shenanigans. Time for you to go and vote.

That is all.

Don’t forget to like us on our Facebook page to stay up to date on this and future Cover Art Battles and look through our gallery of past winners with comments from the bands.

***WINNER*** Before The Dawn – Rise Of The Phoenix (Frostbyte)

Add to My Radar

More On: Gothic Metal, Cover Art Battle, Before the Dawn, Nuclear Blast

Comments (2) share on:

Music Video: Before The Dawn – “Pitch Black Universe”

Posted by SeanB on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 6:13 AM (PST)

Finnish Melodic death metal group Before The Dawn have just released the official video for their song “Pitch Black Universe”. The song is taken off their forthcoming album Rise of the Phoenix, due out April 27, 2012 on Nuclear Blast.

In June 2011 Before The Dawn lost bassist and vocalist Lars and drummer Atte. Lars for personal reasons and Atte for musical reasons, but it’s obvious from the video that it hasn’t slowed them down.

You can see the video for “Pitch Black Universe” right here.

Add to My Radar

More On: Gothic Metal, Video, Before the Dawn, Nuclear Blast

Comment share on:

Video: Before The Dawn – “Rise of the Phoenix” album teaser #2

Posted by SeanB on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 8:16 AM (PST)

Melodic death metal loving Finns Before The Dawn have released the second video teaser for their upcoming release Rise of the Phoenix. We realize that we never put up the first part so it’s included in the link right here.

You may have thought that there was no hope for Before The Dawn when they lost their bass player and drummer last year, but as you can see from the trailers they really are ready to rise from the ashes like a phoenix with this new album.

Rise of the Phoenix is due out April 27, 2012 on Nuclear Blast and you can find more info on the release here.

Add to My Radar

More On: Melodic Death Metal, Video, Before the Dawn, Nuclear Blast

Comment share on:

Music Video: Before The Dawn – “Phoenix Rising”

Posted by SeanB on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 6:21 AM (PST)

Finnish melodic death metalheads Before The Dawn have risen from the ashes left behind after losing their bass player and drummer last June and released a music video for the title track off their upcoming album Phoenix Rising. The album is set for release on April 27, 2012 through Nuclear Blast Records and you can get all the pertinent info here.

In June 2011 Berfore The Dawn lost bassist and vocalist Lars and drummer Atte. Lars for personal reasons and Atte for musical reasons. Frontman Tuomas Saukkonen commented:

“Massive changes in the line-up during 2011 ended an era of great frustration and brought back 110% dedication and professionalism into the band. The newfound energy and motivation steered us into a victorious European tour and made it possible to produce the strongest, fastest, heaviest and definitely the most epic Before The Dawn album so far!”

Click here to see the new video for “Phoenix Rising”.

Add to My Radar

More On: Gothic Metal, Video, Before the Dawn, Nuclear Blast

Comment share on:

Before the Dawn set to rise from the ashes with new album “Rise of the Phoenix”

Posted by SeanB on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 6:40 AM (PST)

Finninsh melodic death metal outfit Before the Dawn are getting ready to rise from the ashes renewed and reinvigorated with their new release, Rise of the Phoenix.

This will be their first release since losing their bass player and drummer last June, but founding member and guitarist Tuomas Saukkonen seems optomistic.

Tuomas recently had this to say:

“Massive changes in the line-up during 2011 ended an era of great frustration and brought back 110% dedication and professionalism into the band, the newfound energy and motivation steered us into a victorious European tour and made it possible to produce the strongest, fastest, heaviest and definitely the most epic Before the Dawn album so far!”

The album is slated for release April 27, 2012 on Nuclear Blast Records.

It looks to me like their title choice was appropriate. Click here to see a track listing off the new album.

Add to My Radar

More On: Melodic Death Metal, Release, Before the Dawn, Nuclear Blast

Comment share on:

Before The Dawn release part one of tour documentary

Posted by KageDrummer on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 1:31 PM (PST)

Finish gothic metallers, Before The Dawn, have released the first part of their tour documentary. The video is about the band’s current “Rebirth” tour in support of their current release “Deathstar Rising.”

To check out the video click here.

The band’s current album was released in February 2011 through Nuclear Blast.

Add to My Radar

More On: Gothic Metal, Video, Before the Dawn, Nuclear Blast

Comment share on:

Insomnium announce European headline tour

Posted by Ehrila on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 8:14 AM (PST)

Finnish melodic death metallers Insomnium will embark on a European headlining tour, “One For Sorrow,” in November, with support from fellow Finns Before The Dawn and Mygrain.

Check out the tour dates here!

Add to My Radar

More On: Melodic Death Metal, Tour, Insomnium, Century Media

Comment share on:

Before the Dawn streaming full new album “Deathstar Rising”

Posted by katstat on Monday, February 21, 2011 at 1:28 PM (PST)

Finnish gothic metal band Before the Dawn is streaming their upcoming album “Deathstar Rising” in its entirety on their Facebook page. Click here to listen. “Deathstar Rising,” the band’s sixth studio album, is set to be released on February 25, 2011 through Nuclear Blast.

Before the Dawn’s last studio release was “Soundscape of Silence,” through the band’s previous label Stay Heavy Records, which reached #14 on Finnish album charts.

Add to My Radar

More On: Gothic Metal, Music, Before the Dawn, Nuclear Blast

Comment share on:

Before the Dawn posts album update for “Deathstar Rising”

Posted by Josh on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 2:56 PM (PST)

Finland Gothic Metal band Before the Dawn posted an album update for their upcoming album “Deathstar Rising.” The album will be unleashed on February 25, 2011 through Nuclear Blast.

To see the video click here.

Add to My Radar

More On: Gothic Metal, Recording, Before the Dawn, Nuclear Blast

Comment share on: