From their 2007 album, Deadlight, the song Deadsong was accompanied with a video.
In 2011, their 6th album Deathstar Rising was released at Nuclear Blast.
2011 line-up:
Tuomas Saukkonen: Dark vocals and guitar (Dawn of Solace, Routasielu)
Juho RÀihÀ: Lead guitar (Gloria Morti, Riverside Syndicate)
Lars Eikind: Bass and vocals (Winds, Age of Silence, ex-Khold, ex-Tulus)
Atte Palokangas: Drums (Agonizer)
Website: http://www.beforethedawn.com/
Previously associated musicians:
Guitars:
Pekka Sarkkinen
Timo Hankola
Jani Saajanaho (also Vocals, on "Gehenna")
Panu Willman (2000-2004, also Clean Vocals) (Entwine, Dark Filth Fraternity, St. Hood)
Mika Ojala (2003-2004, also Keyboards) (Damngod)
Bass:
Tomi Malin (on "Gehenna")
Toni Broman (2001-2004) (Kill the Romance, Damngod)
Drums:
Kimmo Nurmi (2000-2001)
Mika Tanttu (on "Gehenna") (Drowned in Life, Kill the Romance, Profane Omen, Coma Clinic)
Dani Miettinen (2002-2004, Session 2007-2009) (JumalhĐŽmĐŽrĐŽ, Solacide)
Aatu Mukka (Live 2005, Session 2005-2006) (Camorra, Downtrodden)
Keyboards:
Tiina Ahokas (also Violin, Vocals, on "To Desire")
Jarkko MĐŽnnikkŃ (2000-2003)
In 2021, the band was reformed. On 30 April, the band released the single "Final Storm". The single was made for the Deadlight reissue which was released in 9 July 2021.
Eclipse
Before the Dawn Lyrics
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Burning horizon and fiery sky
Is painting a silvery scene
Illuminate the ice and snow
Dead calm landscape flickers and glows
All veiled in white
Concealed by winter
Is followd by the grace of dawn
Last embrace of the dusk
Before the dawn
Before the sun
It has been told by the elders
Event in a sky lasting a blink of an eye
Moment of the wolf
The first spark of dawn
It has been seen by the ones who went forth
Through ice and snow in the freezing north
All veiled in white
Concealed by winter
New moon has reached alignment
Celestial bodies in perfect conjunction to alter the solar system
Behold the blinding light escaping from the shiled of the sun
A grand distraction in constellation
As the eclipse becomes total, reaches perfection
And the light expires
While last flare of light escaping from the shiled of the sun
The song "Eclipse" by Before the Dawn invokes powerful imagery of the natural world and the striking beauty that can be found within it. The lyrics describe the scene of the first light of the sun breaking over the horizon, the fiery sky illuminating the ice and snow of a dead calm landscape. The juxtaposition of the grandeur of the dark and the grace of dawn is present throughout the song, emphasizing the fleeting nature of light and darkness. The song also brings up the idea of a celestial event, specifically an eclipse, which has been witnessed by those who have ventured through the freezing north. The eclipse is described as a grand distraction in constellation, with the blinding light escaping from the shield of the sun before the last flare of light expires.
Overall, the lyrics of the song "Eclipse" showcase both the beauty and fleeting nature of natural phenomena like the sunrise and the eclipse, while also drawing attention to the power and mystery surrounding such events. The usage of poetic language and powerful imagery makes the song a compelling and thought-provoking work that invites listeners to appreciate the beauty of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
First light of the sun
The initial rays of sunlight that mark the beginning of a new day
Burning horizon and fiery sky
The sky is aglow with orange and red colors as the sun starts to rise from the horizon
Is painting a silvery scene
The sunlight illuminates the frozen landscape, giving it a shiny and glittery appearance
Illuminate the ice and snow
The sunlight brings visibility to the icy and snowy terrain, revealing its hidden beauty
Dead calm landscape flickers and glows
The stillness of the environment seems to come to life as the sunlight flickers and creates moving shadows on the ground
All veiled in white
The entire landscape is covered in a blanket of snow, giving it a pure and pristine appearance
Concealed by winter
The season of winter has engulfed the landscape, making it hard to navigate or explore
The grandeur of the dark
The darkness of the night has a majestic and powerful presence
Is followd by the grace of dawn
The beauty and elegance of the dawn follows the grandeur of the night
Last embrace of the dusk
The final moments of the day come with a sense of farewell and closure
Before the dawn
The time just before the start of a new day
Before the sun
The moments leading up to the sun rising above the horizon
It has been told by the elders
This is a story that has been passed down through generations
Event in a sky lasting a blink of an eye
A phenomenon that occurs in the sky for only a brief moment in time
Moment of the wolf
A reference to the time when wolves typically come out to hunt
The first spark of dawn
The very beginning of a new day, marked by the first rays of sunlight
It has been seen by the ones who went forth
Those who have ventured out into the extreme cold have witnessed this phenomenon
Through ice and snow in the freezing north
This event occurs in the most remote and coldest regions of the northern hemisphere
New moon has reached alignment
The position of the moon is perfectly aligned with the sun
Celestial bodies in perfect conjunction to alter the solar system
The exact arrangement of the sun, moon, and other celestial bodies creates a rare and unique event that affects our solar system
Behold the blinding light escaping from the shiled of the sun
The intense light that surrounds the sun becomes visible during an eclipse
A grand distraction in constellation
This rare event captures the attention of stargazers and astronomers around the world
As the eclipse becomes total, reaches perfection
As the moon completely covers the sun, the eclipse reaches its peak and is at its most stunning
And the light expires
The last rays of sunlight disappear as the eclipse reaches its end
While last flare of light escaping from the shiled of the sun
The final burst of light that escapes from the sun's surface during the eclipse
Contributed by Lucy P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Ragnarok0Aeirk
Not including the vox and screaming it sounds comparable to All That Remains. Very melodic. I discovered this band last night and this is fucking awesome music.
Gamarax
The difference between them is that ATR is melodic metalcore and this is melodic death metal
Thomas Kovach
Those fucking double-bass triplets in the chorus... So simple, but so incredibly effective.
Joseph Pagkalinawan
that intro. very epic.
LivaRules
thank you for translating :)
Toadly4Sure
Music to watch the sun by on August 21, 2017 \m/
Tuomas Tuokkola
@peaTones @krissiMetalFan96 It's finnish. :) He said " There's no better music than this and if there is I don't want to know. This must be supported, so maybe I go and buy the album right away." And I have nothing more to it. :) Great music.
Kraft_D
This blows...MY FUCKING MIND! \m/
Santos Eliecer Cubilla Cedeño
I like all the songs of before the dawn! Finlandis