{"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. Your order will be dispatched when all items are available.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53866754474327,"sku":"P-180141-","price":30.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/Before-The-Dawn-Rise-Of-The-Phoenix-LP-COLOURED-180141-1-1782373100.jpg?v=1782374135","url":"https:\/\/shop.season-of-mist.com\/products\/before-the-dawn-rise-of-the-phoenix-lp-coloured","provider":"Season of Mist - International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}