Finnish melancholic metal heavyweights Dawn of Solace have released their new rousing track ‘Invitation’, taken from the upcoming album ‘Affliction Vortex’. ‘Affliction Vortex’ will be released on 14 February by German label Noble Demon and promises to be a dark and captivating journey into the depths of Nordic melancholy.
Following the first two singles ‘Murder’ and ‘Fortress’, ‘Invitation’ is another powerful statement that showcases the band’s trademark blend of heavy riffs and haunting melodies.
Mastermind Tuomas Saukkonen (Wolfheart, Before the Dawn) comments on the song: “Invitation is an incredibly heavy and beautiful song, at least from a songwriter’s point of view. Sometimes a song and lyrics come together as a stream of consciousness and with effortless creativity, but when it’s all done and you hear the song as a complete work of art, it tightens a knot in you that’s hard to undo even after dozens of times of listening and even speaking certain parts of the lyrics remains uncomfortable.’
Dawn of Solace was founded in 2005 as a ‘creative outlet’ by Tuomas Saukkonen and quickly established itself with the debut album ‘The Darkness’ (2006). Despite a hiatus due to legal complications, the band’s loyal fan base remained steadfast and kept the flame alive.
A successful return came in 2019 with the signing of Noble Demon. This partnership revitalised Dawn of Solace, leading to the two successful albums ‘Waves’ (2020) and ‘Flames of Perdition’ (2022) as well as an unplugged EP. In early 2024, the band entered the studio, determined to create their most versatile album to date.
Affliction Vortex is the culmination of this creative development. 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.
The album ‘Affliction Vortex’ will be available as CD, strictly limited vinyl LP and in digital formats and can be pre-ordered today:
CD and vinyl editions of the album ‘Affliction Vortex’:
CD Digipak
Front cover
LP (with Brown Marbled Vinyl)
Merchandise for the ‘Affliction Vortex’ album:
Affliction Vortex | Vortex Edition” (T-shirt)
Affliction Vortex | Murder Edition” (T-shirt)
Affliction Vortex (Zipped hoodie)
The CD in a Digipak, the strictly limited edition LP in brown marbled vinyl, the two t-shirt designs and the zipped hoodie from ‘Affliction Vortex’ can be pre-ordered from today.
More information about the band: Dawn of Solace
More information about the label: Noble Demon
