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 Räihä: 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) (Jumalhдmдrд, Solacide)
Aatu Mukka (Live 2005, Session 2005-2006) (Camorra, Downtrodden)
Keyboards:
Tiina Ahokas (also Violin, Vocals, on "To Desire")
Jarkko Mдnnikkц (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.
Perfect Storm
Before the Dawn Lyrics
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The storm has been awaken
Freezing winds cruel and fierce
Unleash the full force of the nature
Into pieces she breaks
Apart she tears
In the eye of the storm
But not even the deepest wrath of the mankind
Is equal to the chaos in a perfect form
At the shore
The waves have been rising
Sea is taking over the land
Mighty wings are summoning the thunder
Sky turns dark and the black rain starts to fall
The lyrics of Before the Dawn's song Perfect Storm paint a vivid picture of a natural disaster, a storm that has been unexpectedly awakened, causing chaos and destruction. The opening lines introduce us to the sea, where the storm has been awakened by freezing winds that are cruel and fierce. The storm's power is unleashed, and nature's full force tears everything in its path apart.
It is only in the eye of the storm that we may experience a moment of silence, yet even this is short-lived, as chaos reigns supreme in the perfect form of the storm. The lyrics suggest that nothing mankind can create or conceive of could possibly equal the destruction of a perfectly formed natural disaster.
The storm's might is not limited to the sea but extends to the shore as well. The rising waves are a clear indication that the sea is taking over the land, and the thunderous boom of the storm's mighty wings summons the sky's fury. With this call, the sky turns dark and black rain starts to fall, completing the atmosphere of devastation and terror.
Overall, Perfect Storm is a powerful and poetic exploration of the natural world's awe-inspiring force and its capacity for destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
In the sea
The first line sets the location and mood for the rest of the song, starting with the sea - typically a place of serenity or quiet beauty, but in this instance, it is restless and unpredictable.
The storm has been awaken
The storm is personified and treated as though it has a mind of its own, having been 'awakened' and ready to wreak havoc on the sea and land alike.
Freezing winds cruel and fierce
The use of 'cruel and fierce' to describe the winds in this line highlights the intensity of the storm, which is not only cold and strong but also actively dangerous.
Unleash the full force of the nature
This line is a call to action, urging the storm to unleash the full force of nature and display its power in a dramatic and overwhelming way.
Into pieces she breaks
The storm is once again personified in this line as it appears to tear apart the very fabric of the sea and cause destruction wherever it touches.
Apart she tears
The repetition of 'tears' in this line serves as an emphasis on the destructive nature of the storm, as it tears apart everything in its path.
A single heartbeat can break the silence
This line alludes to the quiet before the storm and how even the slightest noise or movement can break the silence and signal the onset of violence and turmoil.
In the eye of the storm
This phrase is a reference to the calm center of the storm, where everything is quiet and still even as chaos rages all around.
But not even the deepest wrath of mankind
This line compares the intense rage and destruction caused by humanity to the chaos of the storm but ultimately finds that the latter is far more powerful and unpredictable.
Is equal to the chaos in a perfect form
The use of 'perfect form' in this line serves as a reminder that nature's power is supreme and unmatchable, regardless of how powerful humanity may think it is.
At the shore
Similar to the opening line, this sets the scene for the next verse of the song, with the action moving closer to land and human civilization.
The waves have been rising
The storm is continuing to build and intensify, causing the waves to grow and become increasingly dangerous for anyone caught in their path.
Sea is taking over the land
This line is another personification of the storm, as it appears to actively 'take over' the land and assert its dominance over human civilization.
Mighty wings are summoning the thunder
This line paints a vivid image of the storm as a powerful and mystical creature, able to command the elements and summon thunder with the flap of its wings.
Sky turns dark and the black rain starts to fall
The intensity of the storm reaches its peak in this final line, with the sky turning dark and ominous as the rain becomes thick and black with the storm's fury.
Contributed by Miles S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.