Finnish melodic death metal unit Before the Dawn have released an official music video for their track ‘Chaos Star’, cut from the band’s stunning comeback album, “Stormbringers”, released this past June. The new music video was filmed during the band’s performance at John Smith Rock Festival this summer.
‘Chaos Star’ immediately draws the listener into an intense soundscape, in which heavy death metal parts interfere with a melancholic, visceral melody and a passionate chorus showcasing Paavo Laapotti’s vocal skills. The music video offers a taste of what to expect this autumn on Before the Dawn’s tours with Wolfheart and Hinayana.
The band’s comments on the track: “Summer 2023 was the first festivals season for BTD in 11-years and it turned out to be the best ever and we are thrilled to show a few glimpses in form of a video while we are getting ready to start our most extensive tour run so far including 34 shows in Europe from September to end of November. For this glorious adventure we will team up with our label mates Hinayana and Wolfheart“
Before the Dawn returns with their first new full length studio album since their hiatus – and stronger than ever! The band originated as Finnish Metal Award winning Tuomas Saukkonen’s (Wolfheart) solo project, but throughout the years, there have been several lineup changes. With the exciting new lineup, the band introduces its biggest changes so far. Previous guitarist and vocalist Saukkonen has moved behind the drums, and talented Voice Of Finland 2022 finalist Paavo Laapotti has taken on all vocalist duties, while Swallow The Sun’s Juho Räihä performs lead guitar duties. Now, the Finns have fully transformed into their new power and are ready to reconquer the scene.
The band’s comments on their latest album: ““Stormbringers” breaks a silence that lasted over 10 years and brings Before the Dawn back stronger than ever. A decade of gathering strength, growing the hunger and building determination, and now it is time for our 8th album to see the light of the day and bring the band back on the road.”
“Stormbringers” sets off right away with first single ‘Destroyer’. With ease, the album balances aggressive and raw death metal facets with haunting melancholy carried by Paavo Laapotti’s vocals and intense melodies. Opener ‘Chains’ lures the listener with stomping drums, heavy riffs and everchanging clean vocals with deep growls. With ease, the album balances aggressive and raw death metal facets with haunting melancholy carried by Paavo’s vocals and intense melodies. This can be witnessed on ‘Downhearted,’ a forward moving mid-tempo track spiced up with visceral growls illustrating the depths of darkness. Likewise, ‘Reveries’ is a mighty hymn with incredible melodies and excellent guitar lines, while ‘Divided’ enchants with a delicate intro mixing acoustic guitar and piano tunes that build up to a melodic wall of brutal sound. With “Stormbringers”, Before the Dawn prove that even after 10 years of absence, they haven’t lost a glimpse of their power and unleash a storm, paving their way to reconquer the scene!
“Stormbringers” will be available in the following formats and is available to order HERE:
- 1-LP Colored Vinyl
- 6-page Digisleeve
- CD + Shirt Bundle
- Digital Album
“Stormbringers” Track List:
- The Dawn
- Destroyer
- Reveries
- Downhearted
- Chains
- Divided
- The Dark
- Chaos Star
- The Weight
BEFORE THE DAWN are:
Paavo Laapotti / Vocals
Juho Räihä / Guitar
Pyry Hanski / Bass
Tuomas Saukkonen / Drums
