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.
Star of Fire
Before the Dawn Lyrics
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Each day a step towards the loss
That follows with a silent
Reminder of the grief
It's always there
Constant and severe
Memories of the failures
Hollow and numb
Death by choice instead of feeling alive
Life pushed aside
These days without the sun
Dying star of light
Burning darkness has begun
To raise flames of the end to come
These days without the sun
Dying star of light
Burning darkness has begun
To raise flames of the end to come
The lyrics of Before the Dawn's song "Star of Fire" speak about a world that appears colorless and distant, with everyday life leading towards a sense of loss and reminder of grief that persistently looms. The memories of one's failings are haunting enough to feed into a never-ending cycle of hopelessness and numbness. The singer highlights how, at times, people decide to choose death over feeling alive, and as a result, push life aside. The chorus highlights the absence of hope or light, symbolized by the dying star, which signals the beginning of an end that will bring flames to consume everything.
The song's message reflects the despair and existentialism of the human experience. It sheds light on how sometimes, one can feel as if they are existing but not truly living. It seems to convey that there are times when depression or grief can become a constant companion that one cannot shake off. "Star of Fire" encapsulates the feeling of wanting to give up on life and to embrace pain, struggles, and suffering. The lyrics and music create an aura of hopelessness and darkness, emphasizing that there's no light at the end of the tunnel, but only a dying star of hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
World is a distant image with no colours
The world seems far away and empty, lacking vibrancy and life.
Each day a step towards the loss
Every passing day feels like a small step towards unavoidable loss and sadness.
That follows with a silent
The sadness and loss that come with each day is felt quietly.
Reminder of the grief
These daily losses serve as painful reminders of past grief.
It's always there
This grief is a constant presence that never goes away.
Constant and severe
The grief is always intense and unrelenting.
Memories of the failures
Thoughts of past mistakes and shortcomings.
Will feed others to come
These past failures will influence future ones to come.
Hollow and numb
Feelings of emptiness and lack of emotion.
Death by choice instead of feeling alive
Preferring to be dead and unfeeling instead of facing the pain of being alive.
Life pushed aside
Ignoring the joys and experiences of life in favor of this numbness and emptiness.
These days without the sun
These times of sadness and loss feel like life without the light and warmth of the sun.
Dying star of light
This sadness is like a star that is slowly fading away.
Burning darkness has begun
A deep, all-consuming sadness is starting to take hold.
To raise flames of the end to come
This sadness and darkness feels like it is signaling an inevitable end or demise.
Contributed by Scarlett B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.