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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Master's Garden
Throes of Dawn Lyrics
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Opens the gateways within
Into the surreal Master's garden
The hallway
Leads to the chambers of Silence
We would be seated
With many faces of their death
Drinking the black wine
Of melancholy
The lyrics of Throes Of Dawn's song Master's Garden depict a deep, hidden world that exists within the human psyche. The "gateways within" are opened by "deep traumatic illusions," leading to a surreal, dreamscape-like realm in which the listener finds themselves wandering. The "Master's Garden" is a metaphorical space where the mind goes to explore the darkness and confusion that can be found in times of difficult emotional turmoil. The song speaks to the idea that while trauma and pain can be deeply unsettling and concerning, they can also lead to important moments of growth and self-discovery.
The next verse speaks of a "chamber of Silence." This could represent a state of mind in which one is simply existing in a meditative, introspective state. The idea of being "seated around the table of Silence, with many faces of their death" could represent an acceptance of the fragility of life and the understanding that death is an inevitable part of the human experience. The "black wine of melancholy" could symbolize an embrace of sadness and the darkness that can be present in individuals during times of grief.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep traumatic illusions
Painful memories and haunting thoughts that trouble the mind and play tricks on perception
Opens the gateways within
Unlocks the innermost feelings and subconscious desires
Into the surreal Master's garden
Leads to an imaginary place ruled by a dominant force
The hallway
The path or passage that leads to the rooms
Leads to the chambers of Silence
Takes you to a place of complete quiet and stillness
We would be seated
People would gather and occupy the chairs
Around the table of Silence
In close proximity of the area where no noise exists
With many faces of their death
With the memories or representations of those who have passed away
Drinking the black wine
Consuming the dark and sorrowful experience
Of melancholy
Of sadness and sorrow that is difficult to overcome
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