Throes of Dawn is a dark/black metal band from Helsinki, Finland, formed ba… Read Full Bio ↴Throes of Dawn is a dark/black metal band from Helsinki, Finland, formed back in 1994 in the city of Vaasa by Henri Koivula (vocals) and Jani Heinola (synth). Throes of Dawn's music could be described as emotional dark metal with a progressive touch. Their sound is built on the combination of synths and guitars with screaming vocals and clean vocals. The lyrical concept of Throes of Dawn is often poetic and it deals with the deeper and darker aspects of the human psyche; like solitude, broken dreams and despair.

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
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/throesofdawn

On Broken Wings of Despair
Throes of Dawn Lyrics

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Haven't we lost it all, already
Blue skies turned to ever gray
Each dawn turned blacker
So deep the embrace of dismay

(We could see
Our fantasies decaying
We could hear

Our dreams breaking)

Nothing will ever shine again
Nothing will ever be the same again
Nothing will ever rise again
On broken wings of despair

I have no fear for the flames of Hell
For nothing can ever be worse than this

A world through the veil of tears
Perpetual autumn of my soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Throes of Dawn's song "On Broken Wings of Despair" express a sense of hopelessness and despair. The singer feels as though everything they once held dear has been lost, and they are left with an unrelenting feeling of sadness. The once-beautiful blue skies have turned to a constant gray, and every new day brings with it a deeper level of despair. The singer notes that they can feel their fantasies and dreams decaying and breaking, leaving them with nothing left to hope for.

The chorus of the song expresses the feeling that nothing will ever be the same or shine again. The idea of rising again is also dismissed, leaving the listener with the impression that the singer has given up on any possibility of a better future. The final verse reveals the singer's true fear - not of the flames of Hell, but of their own perpetual sadness. They feel as though they are trapped in a world that is forever covered by the veil of their tears, and their soul is perpetually stuck in an autumnal state of despair.

Overall, the lyrics of "On Broken Wings of Despair" provide listeners with a powerful depiction of what it means to struggle with depression and hopelessness. The feelings of loss and desperation expressed in the song are relatable to anyone who has ever dealt with these emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

Haven't we lost it all, already
We have lost everything, there is nothing left

Blue skies turned to ever gray
The once pleasant world now looks unattractive

Each dawn turned blacker
Every new day is getting worse than the previous one

So deep the embrace of dismay
The level of disappointment and sorrow is unbearable

Nothing will ever shine again
There is no hope for a better future

Nothing will ever be the same again
The world is changed for the worse and won't go back

Nothing will ever rise again
Nothing in the world will improve, everything seems lost forever

On broken wings of despair
Hopelessness and sadness have shattered all expectations of a better life

I have no fear for the flames of Hell
I am not afraid of going to Hell as it can't be worse than the current life

For nothing can ever be worse than this
The current misery can't be surpassed

A world through the veil of tears
The world appears blurry and sad due to the continuous tears