“Darkness Unplugged – Live at TBA Suvilahti” is released today, 28 February 2025, via Stay Heavy Records. Recorded in 2021 with the classic line-up from 2005-2011 – Tuomas Saukkonen (guitar), Lars Eikind (vocals & bass) and Juho Räihä (guitar) – this unique album presents the iconic songs from Before The Dawn in a new interpretation.
Tuomas Saukkonen comments:
“A whole new era for BTD is beginning, and while we are bubbling over with excitement about all the plans for 2025, we don’t want to forget the history of the band. A new cycle begins as another closes, as we part ways with our long-time partners Stay Heavy Records (BTD label 2005 – 2024) and release in grand fashion a limited vinyl edition of our one-off unplugged stream show that aired in 2021 with our 2005-2011 line-up – Tuomas Saukkonen (guitar), Lars Eikind (vocals & bass) and Juho Räihä (guitar) – as part of SHR’s 20th anniversary celebration.“
In addition to the album release, Before The Dawn presents their second single “Deadsong” from the new acoustic set, accompanied by a new music video. The song embodies the dark melancholy and powerful energy that characterises the band and makes for a powerful visual and musical experience.
Watch the official video for the acoustic version of Deadsong here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhekbp9FUZ4
Tracklist:
Side A:
1. Insomnia
2. My Room
3. Monsters
4. 4:16 AM
5. Closure
Side B:1. Unbreakable
2. Hide Me
3. Phoenix Rising
4. My Darkness
5. Deadsong
But that’s not all! Before The Dawn is currently working on a brand-new studio album, set for release in 2025 via Reaper Entertainment. Further details will be announced soon!
Before then, the band will hit the road in April as part of an epic tour with Swallow The Sun. Here are the confirmed tour dates:
14.4.2025 BELGIUM, ANTWERP – ZAPPA
15.4.2025 GERMANY, KÖLN – GEBAUDE 9
16.4.2025 GERMANY, BERLIN – CASSIOPEIA
17.4.2025 POLAND, POZNAN – 2PROGI
18.4.2025 CZECHIA, PRAGUE – FUTURUM
19.4.2025 SLOVAKIA, BRATISLAVA – RANDAL
20.4.2025 HUNGARY, BUDAPEST – BARBA NEGRA
22.4.2025 AUSTRIA, VIENNA – B72
23.4.2025 GERMANY, MÜNCHEN – BACKSTAGE HALLE
24.4.2025 SWITZERLAND, AARAU – KIFF
25.4.2025 ITALY, MILAN – LEGEND
26.4.2025 FRANCE, MARSEILLE – LE MOLOTOV
27.4.2025 SPAIN, BARCELONA – RAZZMATAZZ
29.4.2025 SPAIN, MADRID – COPERNICO
30.4.2025 FRANCE, TOULOUSE – LE REX MAY
01.5.2025 FRANCE, NANTES – LE FERRAILLEUR
02.5.2025 FRANCE, PARIS – BACKSTAGE BTM
04.5.2025 NETHERLANDS, TILBURG – 013 NEXT
05.5.2025 NETHERLANDS, AMSTERDAM – MELKWEG MAX
06.5.2025 GERMANY, HAMBURG – LOGO
Tickets: https://www.btdmetal.com/
BEFORE THE DAWN are:
Tuomas Saukkonen – Guitar
Paavo Laapotti – Vocals
Juho Räihä – Guitar
Pyry Hanski – Bass
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