BEFORE THE DAWN: First 'Rise Of The Phoenix' Teaser Posted Online
February 8, 2012After the departure of Lars Eikin (bass/clean vocals) and Atte Palokangas (drums),Finland's BEFORE THE DAWN experienced a rebirth of sorts. What could formerly be described as dark metal started to flow much more into melodic death metal waters. The result of this development will arise like the famous phoenix from the ashes on April 27: "Rise Of The Phoenix".
Armed with new members Pyry Hanski (bass) and Joonas Kauppinen (drums),BEFORE THE DAWN will surprise you with a totally new, incredibly thrilling listening experience on their seventh studio album.
To get a first impression of what's coming up to you, check out the official album teaser below, featuring a preview of two brand new songs: "Throne Of Ice" and "Cross To Bear".
The perfectly fitting phoenix symbolism was chosen prudently as mainman, vocalist and mastermind Tuomas Saukkonen explains. "Massive changes in the line-up during 2011 ended an era of great frustration and brought back 110% dedication and professionalism into the band," he says. "The newfound energy and motivation steered us into a victorious European tour and made it possible to produce the strongest, fastest, heaviest and definitely the most epic BEFORE THE DAWN album so far!"
"Rise Of The Phoenix" track listing:
01. Exordium
02. Pitch-Black Universe
03. Phoenix Rising
04. Cross To Bear
05. Throne Of Ice
06. Perfect Storm
07. Fallen World
08. Eclipse
09. Closure
Bonus tracks:
10. Unbreakable (2012 version)
11. Deliverance
12. Reflection (taken from the very first demo, 1999)
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