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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The Last Rainbow Warrior Is Dead
Throes of Dawn Lyrics
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Twelve coffins laid to earth
To dust all human hope to wither
The last rainbow warrior is dead
Ours is the world of tragedy
Ours is the world of grief
Gray days of dismay
It's been snowing black ashes
Upon these devastated lands
Dreadful are the storms
That grind these mountains to sand
Hear the voice of destruction
As it screams through our souls
With the vast storms it walks
Proud destruction in human form
"The last rainbow
Warrior is dead!
Behold the rising
Of the furious dawn
It's hollow black rays
Kill the colors
And the meaning of life
The last rainbow
Warrior is dead!
The spring yields
To winter never ending"
For silence will walk the earth
The silence of the stars above
A desolate world that snows under
Into dreams endless enter
City after city
Continent after continent
The lyrics in Throes Of Dawn's song The Last Rainbow Warrior Is Dead speaks to the end of hope and the destruction of a world that was once so beautiful. The song suggests that we are living in a world of tragedy and grief where there is no hope for a better tomorrow. The first few lines of the song depict a funeral where twelve coffins are laid to the earth, symbolizing the death of the rainbow warrior. It is clear that this "death" marks the end of an era where hope was once present, and now everything is falling apart. As a result, the world is filled with despair, and it seems like there is nothing that can be done to make things better.
The next verse speaks to the devastating effects of the world's situation, where black ash has been falling for what seems like an eternity. The imagery of a world where it's been snowing black ash is truly haunting. It suggests that the world is dark, and there is no light, no hope to be found. The storms are destructive, turning mountains to dust, and the voice of destruction can be heard in the distance. The last lines of the verse reveal that the last rainbow warrior is dead, which is a metaphor for the last glimmer of hope that has been lost.
The final verses speak to the grim reality that the world will never be the same again. The rising dawn is described as being furious, and its hollow black rays kill the colors and meaning of life. The spring yields to winter, dark and endless. The final lines of the song speak to a world where silence will walk the earth, and it will be desolate. The world that once was beautiful and full of life will have nothing left but dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Bitter funerals in silence held
Funerals have taken place in complete silence
Twelve coffins laid to earth
Twelve people have been buried
To dust all human hope to wither
All hope has been destroyed
The last rainbow warrior is dead
The last person fighting for hope has died
Ours is the world of tragedy
Our world is filled with sadness and misfortune
Ours is the world of grief
Our world is filled with mourning and sorrow
For countless, gray days of dismay
For a long time, sadness has taken hold
It's been snowing black ashes
Ashes have been falling like snow
Upon these devastated lands
The land is destroyed and barren
Dreadful are the storms
The storms are terrible and scary
That grind these mountains to sand
The storms wear down mountains until they turn into sand
Hear the voice of destruction
Listen to the sound of destruction all around
As it screams through our souls
It echoes within us as if it's part of our being
With the vast storms it walks
It moves with the storms and destruction
Proud destruction in human form
Destruction is taking over the world through human actions
"The last rainbow
Warrior is dead!
The last person fighting for hope has died
Behold the rising
Of the furious dawn
Watch the angry dawn rise
It's hollow black rays
Kill the colors
And the meaning of life
The sunrise is dark and destroys everything beautiful and meaningful
"The last rainbow
Warrior is dead!
The last person fighting for hope has died
The spring yields
To winter never ending"
Spring is gone, and winter, which never ends, has taken over
For silence will walk the earth
Silence will come and fill the world
The silence of the stars above
Even the stars in the sky will remain silent
A desolate world that snows under
The world is empty and lifeless, covered in snow
Into dreams endless enter
City after city
Continent after continent
People continue to dream of a better world, but they are continually disappointed as they travel through different places
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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PiKaStRo
Wiem, że taka muzyka raczej nie podoba się zbyt wielu ludziom ale co tam, ja ją kocham i dlatego chcę się nią z Wami podzielić! ;D Krytykujcie, chwalcie, róbcie co chcecie :p
japanrussell
Thank you deeply from my heart from Scotland for this sincere and most excellent music that I have heard for the first time in a long time!
Urban Grandier
I remember picking this CD up after hearing the title track. The whole album is beyond amazing. And as a keyboard player I can't get enough of it.
PiKaStRo
Wintersun wymiata, dzięki dziabak5 :D To lubię! :D
PiKaStRo
Ostatnio jest jakaś moda na folka :) Jeśli o folka chodzi to polecam Korpiklaani, są naprawdę nieźli. Zamieszczę jeszcze inny utwór Throes of Dawn, drugie miejsce z moich ulubionych piosenek tego zespołu :D A głos mi się podoba, jest nawet klimatyczny ;D w każdym bądź razie - polecam tę bandę, są kapitalni!!! :D
japanrussell
this song is CRAZY AWESOME! Thank you deeply from my heart from Scotland.
Al. De B.
how I love this band.
Grzegorz Dąbrowski
Ja tez słucham podobnego: Wintersun, ale szczerze wolę folkmetal :)
YorkGod1
cant get enough of fantasy metal songs fast pace or ballads if anyone knows any great tunes please tell me i love looking for new stuff!
Tersefone
Por fin encontré esta excelente banda