Finnish melancholic death/doom outfit Dawn Of Solace, led by Tuomas Saukkonen (Wolfheart, Before The Dawn), has announced its fifth full-length album, “Skeletons”, set for release on February 12th, 2027.
Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled the album’s title track as the lead single, accompanied by an official music video.
Watch the video for “Skeletons” below.
Featuring ten evocative tracks, “Skeletons” sees Dawn Of Solace explore their darkest territory yet, expanding their sound with a stronger emphasis on harsh, growling vocals alongside Mikko Heikkilä’s sombre, majestic clean singing. Tuomas Saukkonen’s songwriting draws on the weight and atmosphere of doom metal while delving into the darker realms of death and gothic metal.
Speaking about the title track, Tuomas Saukkonen explains: “‘Skeletons’ is a hypnotic nordic pulse that grows darker and stronger until the grandeur of the chorus kicks in and brings a tidal wave of melodies. The whole album is packed with contrast between the harsh and melodic voice of Mikko Heikkilä and ‘Skeletons’ is a perfect musical embodiment of that vast talent that captures both darkness and light”.
“Skeletons” was recorded, mixed, and mastered at Deep Noise Studios by Saku Moilanen (Wolfheart, Bloodred Hourglass), with cover art by Colton Glancey. The album will be released independently by Dawn Of Solace on February 12th, 2027, and is available for pre-order here.
Tracklist:
01. Awakening
02. Acid Rain
03. Skeletons
04. Confusion
05. Slumber
06. Enlightenment
07. Rewind
08. Wings
09. Voiceless
10. Valediction
Formed in 2005 as Tuomas Saukkonen’s creative outlet, Dawn Of Solace made their debut with “The Darkness” in 2006. Following a prolonged hiatus, the project was revived in 2019, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the band. Since their return, Dawn Of Solace have released three full-length albums: “Waves” (2020), “Flames of Perdition” (2022), and “Affliction Vortex” (2025), further cementing their place in the darker realms of melodic death and doom metal.
Line-up:
Mikko Heikkilä: Vocals
Tuomas Saukkonen: Guitars, bass, drums and backing vocals
Session members:
Jukka Salovaara: Solo guitar
Saku Moilanen: Keys
Weblinks:
www.facebook.com/dawnofsolace
www.instagram.com/dawnofsolace_official
