Dawn of Destiny
| Dawn of Destiny | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Bochum, Germany |
| Genres | Power metal |
| Years active | 2005−present |
| Labels |
Shark Phonotraxx |
| Website |
www |
| Members |
Jeanette Scherff Veith Offenbächer Jens Faber Dirk Raczkiewicz |
| Past members |
Tanja Maul Ansgar Ludwig Patrick Klose Boris Freckel Matt Bauer |
Dawn of Destiny is a German power metal band from Bochum, Germany which incorporates elements of thrash, gothic and death metal. As of 2012, Dawn of Destiny has released four studio albums.
Biography
Dawn Of Destiny was founded in Bochum, Germany in the end of 2005. The band consists of Jeanette Scherff (Vocals), Veith Offenbächer (Guitar), Jens Faber (Bass), Dirk Raczkiewicz (Keyboard) and Boris Frenkel (Drums).
The band has toured on several gigs with Sabaton, Custard or Tankard. After many negotiations with labels, the band decided to sign with Shark Records. The record deal enabled the band to release their debut album …Begins, they had already recorded in 2006. It received a warm welcome by both the international press and fans worldwide.
At the beginning of 2008 Dawn Of Destiny supported the well-known US Hard Rock Band House Of Lords on their European Tour, which led them to Belgium, the Netherlands and to the legendary Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland.
In May 2009 Patrick Klose was chosen as the new drummer, replacing Ansgar Ludwig.
In June 2009 the recordings for the 3rd album "Human Fragility" began. The release date is announced for the 21. September 2009.
In April 2010, Tanja leaves Dawn Of Destiny
In May 2010, the vocalists Monika Wesely and Jeanette Scherff are joining the band. Boris Frenkel becomes Drummer of DOD.
As of 2012, Dawn of Destiny signed a record deal to release their fourth studio album through Phonotraxx records.[1] The album "Praying to the World" was released May 4, 2012.
Line-up
Current members
- Jeanette Scherff: vocals (2010−present)
- Veith Offenbächer: guitar (2005−present)
- Jens Faber: bass (2005−present)
- Dirk Raczkiewicz: keyboards (2005−present)
Former
- Tanja Maul: vocals (2005−2010)
- Ansgar Ludwig: drums (2005–2009)
- Patrick Klose: drums (2009−2010)
- Boris Freckel: drums (2010)
- Matt Bauer: drums (2010−2012)
Discography
Studio albums
- ...Begins (2007)
- Rebellion in Heaven (2008)
- Human Fragility (2009)
- Praying to the World (2012)[2]
- F.E.A.R. (2014)
References
- ↑ http://www.axxis.de/_specials_de.html
- ↑ "Dawn Of Destiny - To Release New Album In May". Metalstorm.net. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
External links
- (German) Official site
- MySpace