Dawn Of Solace release new album & lyric video for new track »Dream«; »Affliction Vortex« LP out today on Noble Demon!

Finnish gothic/doom metal heavyweights Dawn Of Solace celebrate the release of their new full-length album »Affliction Vortex« with lyric video for »Dream«.

»Affliction Vortex« was just released this Friday, February 14th, 2025 via Noble Demon.

Tracklist:
01. Inception
02. Murder
03. Fortress
04. Into The Light
05. Rival
06. Invitation
07. Dream
08. Perennial
09. Mother Earth

Courtesy of All Noir PR:

Dawn Of Solace, the Finnish masters of melancholic metal, have unleashed their latest creation, »Affliction Vortex«. Released through Noble Demon, the album promises to solidify the band’s place at the forefront of the genre.

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.

Photo by Saku Moilanen

»Affliction Vortex« represents the culmination of this artistic evolution. The album promises a dark and immersive experience, delving deep into the heart of Finnish melancholy. It’s a sonic journey that will resonate with fans of atmospheric and emotionally charged metal.

To celebrate the album’s release, Dawn Of Solace have unveiled a lyric video for the track »Dream«. Regarding the choice of »Dream« as a single, mastermind Tuomas Saukkonen comments: “Dream might not be the most typical DoS single song but the forward pushing pulse and the steady groove of the song made it impossible to ignore it as one of the obvious single choices. Like a train rushing through the night and full moon illuminating the view.”

»Affliction Vortex« is out now out via Noble Demon in CD, vinyl LP, and digital formats, and is available for purchase at THIS LOCATION.

Furthermore, to celebrate the release of »Affliction Vortex«, Dawn Of Solace have announced a series of live shows, including a Finnish album release show on February 19th in Helsinki at ‘On The Rocks’. European fans can catch the band live on April 11th at ‘Chollerhalle’ in Zug, Switzerland, alongside Officium Triste and Dame Tu Alma. Tickets for all shows are on sale now.

19.02. Helsinki, FI – On The Rocks
Tickets | Event

11.04. Zug, CH – Chollerhalle
(+ Officium Triste, Dame Tu Alma)
Tickets | Event

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

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well