Finnish melancholic metal luminaries DAWN OF SOLACE are gearing up for the release of their fourth studio album, “Affliction Vortex”, set to arrive on February 14, 2025, via Noble Demon. This highly anticipated follow-up to the critically acclaimed “Flames of Perdition” (2022) promises to be the band’s most diverse and powerful offering yet. Released in CD, vinyl LP, and digital formats, the album pre-sale is available at: https://music.nobledemon.com/vortex
Following the release of the first single “Murder”, today the band has given a further insight into
their forthcoming album with the track “Fortress”. The song is accompanied by a brand new music video, which you can watch here:
Listen to the single HERE
“Fortress shows a new kind of energy and progression in DoS music,” explains mastermind Tuomas Saukkonen (WOLFHEART, BEFORE THE DAWN). “Definitely the most intensive song on the new album and first DoS song ever with a joined effort on lyrics. I teamed up with an Australian poet and his extremely powerful words were like a wind in the sails on the chorus.“
Formed in 2005 as Tuomas Saukkonen‘s (WOLFHEART, BEFORE THE DAWN) creative outlet, DAWN OF SOLACE quickly established itself with their debut album, “The Darkness” (2006). Despite a hiatus due to legal complications, the band’s loyal fanbase remained unwavering, keeping the flame alive.
A triumphant return came in 2019 with the signing to Noble Demon. This partnership revitalized DAWN OF SOLACE, leading to two successful full-length albums – “Waves” (2020) and “Flames of Perdition” (2022) – alongside an unplugged EP. In early 2024, the band entered the studio, determined to craft their most versatile album yet.
“Affliction Vortex” is the culmination of this creative evolution. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Saku Moilanen at DeepNoise Studios, the album promises to be a dark and captivating journey through the depths of Finnish melancholy.
Tracklist:
1. Inception
2. Murder
3. Fortress
4. Into The Light
5. Rival
6. Invitation
7. Dream
8. Perennial
9. Mother Earth
DAWN OF SOLACE are:
Tuomas Saukkonen – Drums, guitars, bass and growling vocals
Mikko Heikkilä – Clean and growling vocals
Saku Moilanen – Keys
Jukka Salovaara – Guitar solos
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