After getting the band a full line-up, the first demo tape was made, and the first deal was signed with Woodcut Records in 1995. This led to the release of “Pakkasherra” promo tape in 1996 and eventually “Pakkasherra” album, which was released in 1997.
The second album "Dreams of the Black Earth" was forged in the legendary Tico-Tico studio in late 1997. The music of Throes of Dawn had developed enormously from "Pakkasherra". Where "Pakkasherra" sounded raw and technical "Dreams of the Black Earth" showed much more mature and sensitive side of the band. One song from this album was released as a taster in "The Blackened Rainbow" MCD in 1998. "Dreams of the Black Earth" was released worldwide in 1999.
The recording sessions of the third "Binding of the Spirit" album took place once again at Tico-Tico studios during the autumn 1999. Armed with better sound quality and production, the band showed a darker and more depressive side of their dark metal. "Binding of the Spirit" was released through Wounded Love in Spring 2000.
After the third album, things got complicated for the other band members, when the founders of the band, Henri and Jani moved away from the hometown. The band had been practically dead for a few months, until they decided to bring the band back to life with a totally new line-up.
Through many trials, a new line-up began to take shape. Each new member had a past in familiar bands: Lead guitarist Juha Ylikoski had played in Rotten Sound, the bass player Harri Huhtala played previously in Cartilage and Vomiturition. The drummer, Jani Martikkala, had made his contibution in ...And Oceans, Black Dawn and Enochian Crescent.
Finally, after years of planning and intensive song writing, the recordings of the fourth album "Quicksilver Clouds" started in the autumn of 2003 at Sonic-pump studios in Helsinki. With "Quicksilver Clouds" Throes of Dawn took their music into totally new and exciting level: The depth and atmosphere in this album greatly exceeded all their previous releases. New elements were combined into the traditional Throes of Dawn sound, and this really opened new dimensions into their dark metal. The sound engineer Tero "Max" Kostermaa showed true dedication to his work, which resulted in brilliant and atmospheric soundscape. "Quicksilver Clouds" was released in 2004 by Avantgarde music.
February 19th 2010 was the release date of Throes of Dawn's fifth full length album "The Great Fleet of Echoes" released through Firebox Records. Says the singer Henri Koivula: ""The Great Fleet of Echoes" is a clear expansion in the bands songwriting. Showing more versatile, progressive and melodic approach into the gloom and melancholy our music reflects. A Firm and logical step forward." The album was welcomed with great reviews throughout the world.
Throes of Dawn has performed live with bands like Satyricon, Anathema, Orphaned Land and Green Carnation. The band produced a video of the song “Vertigo”, which has been of great promotional value: Several networks in Europe have broadcasted it, and it was also included in the metal DVD compilation of the Finnish inferno magazine.
Official website: http://www.throesofdawn.com
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Vértigo
Throes Of Dawn Lyrics
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Into your black grotto
Where the air is thick with insects
Touch me with your secret
I close my eyes
And let the vertigo
Touch my mind
And let your vertigo
Destroy my mind
I'll follow you
into the land of the insects
Where tumors blossom
Like roses of the old earth
(One for each to pick)
I close my eyes
And let the vertigo
Touch my mind
I close my eyes
And let your vertigo
Destroy my mind
I'll lie down
Onto the sour, filthy ground
And crawl with the insects
And share your sickness
The lyrics to Throes Of Dawn's song Vertigo explore the desire to embrace a dark and disturbing world. The singer expresses a willingness to follow their guide into a mysterious underground cavern filled with thick air and crawling insects. The use of the word "grotto" suggests a sense of hidden danger or secrecy that draws the singer in. They are willing to surrender themselves to this new realm and allow themselves to be touched by the unknown.
As the singer closes their eyes, they experience a sense of vertigo that touches their mind. This vertigo is both destructive and transformative, a force that allows the singer to embrace the unknown and release themselves from the limitations of their normal life. They are willing to explore the landscapes of the insects and the tumors that blossom like roses, further surrendering themselves to their guide's whims.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses a willingness to lie down on the "sour, filthy ground" and crawl with the insects. They are willing to embrace the sicknesses and darkness of this new realm and share in the experience with their guide. The lyrics of the song explore the idea of surrendering oneself to the darkness and allowing it to transform your mind and perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me down
Lead me to a dark and potentially harmful place
Into your black grotto
An allusion to a cave or underground dwelling, often associated with darkness and mystery
Where the air is thick with insects
A description of a place that is teeming with life, but not necessarily in a pleasant or comfortable way
Touch me with your secret
An invitation or desire to experience something hidden or unknown to others
I close my eyes
A physical act that symbolizes a surrender of control or a willingness to be vulnerable
And let the vertigo
The sensation of losing one's balance or feeling disoriented, often used metaphorically to describe a state of confusion or chaos
Touch my mind
An allusion to the power of the mind to perceive or experience things in an abstract or intangible way
I close my eyes
Repetition of the previous line to reinforce the idea of submitting to an overwhelming force
And let your vertigo
Acknowledgment of an external source of influence or inspiration
Destroy my mind
A bleak or nihilistic perspective on the effect of this influence
I'll follow you
A declaration of loyalty or devotion
into the land of the insects
A metaphorical journey to a place that is unfamiliar or uncomfortable
Where tumors blossom
A description of the natural world that is both beautiful and deadly
Like roses of the old earth
An allusion to a time or place that is no longer accessible
(One for each to pick)
An enigmatic phrase that suggests a choice or an opportunity
I close my eyes
Repetition of an earlier line to reinforce the theme of submission or vulnerability
And let the vertigo
A repetition of an earlier line to reinforce the theme of external influence or inspiration
Touch my mind
A repetition of an earlier line to reinforce the theme of the power of the mind to experience or perceive abstract ideas
I close my eyes
A repetition of an earlier line to reinforce the theme of submission or vulnerability
And let your vertigo
A repetition of an earlier line to reinforce the theme of external influence or inspiration
Destroy my mind
A repetition of an earlier line to reinforce the bleak or nihilistic perspective on the effect of this influence
I'll lie down
A physical act indicating a fully receptive or passive state
Onto the sour, filthy ground
A description of a place or state that is both unpleasant and unavoidable
And crawl with the insects
A further descent into the unpleasant or unknown
And share your sickness
An acknowledgement of the mutual vulnerability or influence between the singer and the object of their devotion
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DAVID WYNDORF
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Mullet Hater
Take me down
Into your black grotto
Where the air is thick with insects
Touch me with your secret
I close my eyes
And let the vertigo
Touch my mind
I close my eyes
And let your vertigo
Destroy my mind
I'll follow you
into the land of the insects
Where tumors blossom
Like roses of the old earth
(One for each to pick)
I close my eyes
And let the vertigo
Touch my mind
I close my eyes
And let your vertigo
Destroy my mind
I'll lie down
Onto the sour, filthy ground
And crawl with the insects
And share your sickness
Joris Granier
merci à Antoine de J'irai dormir chez vous de m'avoir fait connaître cette tuerie ce groupe est vraiment fantastique génial le chanteur a une voix prenante je suis très fan.
Antoine Ratton
Moi aussi lol
Souhail
Merci Antoine 🤘🏻 ! Big ups from Morocco 🤘🏻❤️👏🏻🎉
Azuulia Luna
C'est exactement comme ça ! Je suis trop fan. Merci Antoine 2020 😝🤘🏻
alain terieur
moi aussi c'est comme ça lol
Samuel Martin
Pareil, il leur a fait uns bonne pub sans le savoir.
Rytkösen Jussi
Really amazing after all these years. I remember when this album was released very well
pekka paviaani
Timeless, just great every time.
Hollowesque
I actually really love this... It gives me chills I want to cry. Pretty amazing.
Mullet Hater
Take me down
Into your black grotto
Where the air is thick with insects
Touch me with your secret
I close my eyes
And let the vertigo
Touch my mind
I close my eyes
And let your vertigo
Destroy my mind
I'll follow you
into the land of the insects
Where tumors blossom
Like roses of the old earth
(One for each to pick)
I close my eyes
And let the vertigo
Touch my mind
I close my eyes
And let your vertigo
Destroy my mind
I'll lie down
Onto the sour, filthy ground
And crawl with the insects
And share your sickness