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.
Pitch-Black Universe
Before the Dawn Lyrics
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A pitch-black dimension
Oblivion through absence of the light
I have seen a parallel
A void like dimension
Nothingness beyond compare
Orbit of a black hole
I am the spark
A birth of star
I am the fire
In my deepest slumber
Reveries profound
Darkness eternal around
Sun was torn asunder
Light has been undone
In starless sky with no moon to rise the tide
The song 'Pitch-Black Universe' by Before the Dawn, talks about the dream of a pitch-black dimension, a universe of absolute darkness. The lyrics suggest that the singer has seen a parallel dimension, a void-like and black space where nothingness is beyond compare. The absence of light and the cold darkness around seems to awaken an ethereal spark in the singer that leads to the birth of a star. The lyrics compare the darkness of the void to the deepest slumber and eternal darkness of the mind.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is no longer bound by the limits of the universe around him. He is able to transcend beyond these limitations and enter into a realm where his very being is transformed into a spark of existence. The lyric, "Sun was torn asunder, Light has been undone" suggests that even the brightest star has faded into the turbulent darkness of the void. The singer compels the listener to enter into this universe and become the very essence of light, the spark that ignites in the vast emptiness of a pitch-black universe.
In conclusion, the song 'Pitch-Black Universe' by Before the Dawn, represents the limitless possibilities that come with transcending beyond the physical world. It encourages the listener to embrace the emptiness of the universe and find light in the darkest of places. Through the imagery of a pitch-black universe, the singer brings forth the idea of the birth of a star, which represents hope and new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
I have dreamed of a universe
I've imagined a world beyond our own
A pitch-black dimension
A world as dark as night
Oblivion through absence of the light
Complete nothingness due to lack of illumination
I have seen a parallel
I've witnessed an alternate reality
A void like dimension
An emptiness as vast as space
Nothingness beyond compare
Utter lack of existence beyond comparison
In that dead cold
Amidst a freeze that chills to the bone
Orbit of a black hole
A gravitational pull where light fails
I am the spark
I signify the start of something new
A birth of star
A creation of astronomical proportions
I am the fire
I'm a flame that won't be extinguished
In my deepest slumber
In the depths of a dream that feels real
Reveries profound
Deep contemplation that lingers
Darkness eternal around
Never-ending absence of light
Sun was torn asunder
The breaking apart of a celestial body
Light has been undone
The absence of luminosity
In starless sky with no moon to rise the tide
An emptiness so vast, even the stars and the moon are absent
Contributed by Carter A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Neverbloom
It sucks when you discover a new band and then realize they've broken up.
Hunter Forsberg
Well, they’re back :)
SuperSlashLesPaul
Juste here to say that le 30 of april, Tuomas will release new material for BtD
Hxbicht
Why? Most bands getting worse every year, and btd got a lot of good stuff already
Ignacio Rendon
There's now Wolfheart....
Vali Zeth
@TheVengeful1 But don't worry! Wolfheart's great!
Shane Smith
This is honestly one of the most beautiful things i have ever heard.
Rafał
Some of their songs are even better!
TheMetalrockerdude
Been to years now, hope you got them, haha! \m/
Christian Klotz
Tuomas saukkonen is an absolute Genius Mastermind 🤘🏼