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.
Reign of Fire
Before the Dawn Lyrics
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Behold
Can you see the fractions in me?
Searching for someone to burn my wings
The reign of fire
Preaching of something greater and dark
Destroy and rule
Dominate hellborn playground of feeble fools
And with blood
I am god
Behold
Can you see the fractions in me?
Searching for someone to burn my wings
The reign of fire
Preaching of something greater and dark
The reign of fire
Before the Dawn's song Reign of Fire depicts a very dark and apocalyptic world, where there is no light and only hollow words left to describe and measure the darkness. The lyrics talk about a ruler who has a crown made of bone and flesh of his own, possibly implying his cruelty and barbaric nature. The phrase "Absence of light" suggests the darkness that prevails in such a world, and the words "hollow words" hint at the lack of truth or hope.
The chorus of the song talks about the reign of fire, which could symbolize the destruction or purification of the world through fire. The phrase "Searching for someone to burn my wings" may imply the desire to escape or the wish for someone to extinguish the fire that reigns in the world. The next line, "Preaching of something greater and dark," again hints at the oppressive or malevolent nature of the ruler or group in power.
The last verse is especially dark, talking about the need to "Destroy and rule" and "Dominate hellborn playground of feeble fools." The use of blood symbolizes violence and the need for destruction to achieve domination. The phrase "And with blood I am god" indicates the ruler's desire for power and control, even if it comes at the cost of bloodshed and death.
Line by Line Meaning
Absence of light where only hollow words left to describe and measure the darkness with crown made of bone and flesh of his own
The absence of light creates a void where only ambiguous words remain to describe and understand the darkness. The one who rules this darkness wears a crown made of the bones and flesh of their past victims.
Behold
Observe
Can you see the fractions in me?
Can you see the different parts that make up who I am?
Searching for someone to burn my wings
Looking for someone to push me to my limits and challenge me.
The reign of fire
The time of intense passion and destruction.
Preaching of something greater and dark
Promoting the idea of a powerful and mysterious force.
Destroy and rule
Conquer and dominate.
Dominate hellborn playground of feeble fools
Overpower the weak and foolish on this dark and sinister playing field.
And with blood
Through violence and sacrifice.
I am god
I have achieved ultimate power and control over this realm.
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.