{"title":"Before The Dawn @sw@if@band-music-5439@","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"before-the-dawn-cold-flare-eternal-cd","title":"Before The Dawn - Cold Flare Eternal - CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith Cold Flare Eternal, Finnish melodic death metal masters BEFORE THE DAWN deliver their strongest, heaviest album to date, showcasing their trademark blend of furious heaviness, soaring melodies and Nordic atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chemistry within the band - now featuring singer Paavo Laapotti and seasoned members Juho Räihä (guitars) and Pyry Hanski (bass) - has reached an unprecedented level. Taking advantage of their first European tour in 14 years, the band recorded Cold Flare Eternal with intense live energy and emotional depth\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53458377146711,"sku":"P-169524-","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/Before-The-Dawn-Cold-Flare-Eternal-CD-169524-1-1750931623.jpg?v=1778284073"},{"product_id":"before-the-dawn-deathstar-rising-lp-coloured","title":"Before The Dawn - Deathstar Rising - LP COLOURED","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Deathstar Rising” stands as one of the defining chapters in BEFORE THE DAWN’s catalogue — a record shaped by renewed energy, growing confidence, and a strong sense of forward motion within the band. At the time of writing, the group was becoming increasingly active as a touring force across Finland and Europe, which fed directly into the motivation and momentum behind the album.\u003cbr\u003eA key factor in the creative leap of “Deathstar Rising” was the introduction of drummer Atte Palokangas (later known for his work with Beast In Black), whose powerful and precise performance elevated the band’s sound significantly and helped shape the identity of the record.\u003cbr\u003eThe writing and recording process itself was notably smooth and positive. With upcoming touring plans across Europe and Asia already in place and a licensing deal with Nuclear Blast confirmed for Europe, the band entered the studio with strong confidence and an optimistic outlook. Rather than pressure, there was a clear sense of excitement and collective drive.\u003cbr\u003eMusically and emotionally, “Deathstar Rising” marked a clear step forward compared to previous BEFORE THE DAWN releases. It captured a band growing into its identity with greater strength, clarity, and ambition — both in songwriting and execution.\u003cbr\u003eMore than a decade later, the album still resonates strongly with fans and remains an important part of the band’s live legacy during the current “second coming” of BEFORE THE DAWN, with selected songs still featured in the setlist. At the same time, the album has long been unavailable on vinyl and the original CD edition has been sold out for years, making this first-ever vinyl release on 22.08.2026 via Reaper Entertainment a highly anticipated moment.\u003cbr\u003eFor Tuomas Saukkonen, revisiting this era feels both exciting and rewarding — a reminder of a time when everything was moving forward with clarity and momentum, and a record that continues to stand tall within the band’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eSide A:\u003cbr\u003e1 The First Snow\u003cbr\u003e2 Winter Within\u003cbr\u003e3 Deathstar\u003cbr\u003e4 Rememberance\u003cbr\u003e5 Unbroken\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide B:\u003cbr\u003e6 Judgement\u003cbr\u003e7 The Wake\u003cbr\u003e8 Sanctuary\u003cbr\u003e9 Butterfly Effect\u003cbr\u003e10 Wreith\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hidden\"\u003eThis item is available for pre-order. It will be available on 08\/21\/2026. \u003cbr\u003eNotice: orders cannot be split into several shipments. Your order will be dispatched when all items are available.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53866733568343,"sku":"P-180140-","price":30.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/Before-The-Dawn-Deathstar-Rising-LP-COLOURED-180140-1-1782372311.jpg?v=1782373520"},{"product_id":"before-the-dawn-rise-of-the-phoenix-lp-coloured","title":"Before The Dawn - Rise Of The Phoenix - LP COLOURED","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Rise Of The Phoenix” marks a pivotal and ultimately final chapter in the first era of BEFORE THE DAWN. Written and recorded during a period of major internal change within the band, the album carries a unique sense of both closure and transformation. Looking back, Tuomas Saukkonen describes a time in which the future of the band was uncertain — with the feeling already present that this could become the last BEFORE THE DAWN record of that era.\u003cbr\u003eDespite the challenges surrounding the band at the time, the actual creative process turned out to be remarkably smooth and inspired. That underlying tension between uncertainty and creative relief can be felt throughout the album, resulting in a striking balance of aggression, melancholy, and an unexpected sense of light at the end of the tunnel.\u003cbr\u003eSongs like “Phoenix Rising” embody the raw energy and emotional core of the record, while “Throne Of Ice” in particular has taken on a deeper significance in hindsight — acting as a clear creative bridge toward what would eventually become Wolfheart. In many ways, “Rise Of The Phoenix” now stands at a crossroads in Tuomas Saukkonen’s musical history: the final chapter of BEFORE THE DAWN’s first life, and the first sonic glimpse of what was still to come.\u003cbr\u003eAt the time of its release in April 2012, the album’s lifespan was unexpectedly short. Shortly after, BEFORE THE DAWN was laid to rest, and the material was only performed live on a single European tour and a handful of festival appearances. As a result, the album has long felt underrepresented in the band’s live and recorded legacy.\u003cbr\u003eWith its first-ever vinyl release arriving on 22.08.2026 via Reaper Entertainment, “Rise Of The Phoenix” finally receives the physical format many fans have been waiting for. For Tuomas Saukkonen, this release feels like a long-overdue recognition of an album whose story was cut short far too early — now finally given the space it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eSide A:\u003cbr\u003e1 Exordium\u003cbr\u003e2 Pitch-Black Universe\u003cbr\u003e3 Phoenix Rising\u003cbr\u003e4 Cross To Bear\u003cbr\u003e5 Throne Of Ice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide B:\u003cbr\u003e6 Perfect Storm\u003cbr\u003e7 Fallen World\u003cbr\u003e8 Eclipse\u003cbr\u003e9 Closure\u003cbr\u003e10 Unbreakable (2012 Version \/ Bonus)\u003cbr\u003e11 Deliverance (Bonus)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hidden\"\u003eThis item is available for pre-order. It will be available on 08\/21\/2026. \u003cbr\u003eNotice: orders cannot be split into several shipments. 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Led by Tuomas Saukkonen (Wolfheart, Dawn Of Solace), the band follows up their celebrated comeback Stormbringers (2023) with a powerful new chapter of Karelian melancholy and crushing metal anthems.\u003cbr\u003eThe chemistry within the band – now featuring vocalist Paavo Laapotti and the seasoned lineup of Juho Räihä (guitars) and Pyry Hanski (bass) – has reached an alltime\u003cbr\u003ehigh. Capturing the momentum of their first European tour in 14 years, the band recorded Cold Flare Eternal with intense live energy and emotional depth.\u003cbr\u003eProduced at SoundSpiral Studios by guitarist Juho Räihä, mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen, the album showcases BEFORE THE DAWN’s signature blend of furious\u003cbr\u003eheaviness, soaring melodies, and Nordic atmosphere. The lead single “As Above, So Below” sets the tone with its Hermetic themes and sweeping dynamics. Cold Flare Eternal cements BEFORE THE DAWN’s rebirth as a fullyfledged band, delivering some of the most cohesive and anthemic songs of their career.\u003cbr\u003eAfter 20 albums across his career, Saukkonen is more determined than ever — with Cold Flare Eternal, BEFORE THE DAWN stand ready to conquer new stages and further\u003cbr\u003ebuild on their legacy as one of Finland’s premier melodic death metal exports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hidden\"\u003eThis item is available for pre-order. It will be available on 08\/21\/2026. \u003cbr\u003eNotice: orders cannot be split into several shipments. 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