Before the Dawn

Melodic death/gothic metal band from Nastola (Finland) formed in 1999. Split up in 2013, but then reformed in 2021.

Current line-up:
Paavo Laapotti: Vocals
Juho Räihä: Guitars
Pyry Hanski: Bass
Tuomas Saukkonen: Drums, keyboard, songwriting

Former/past member(s):
Pekka Sarkkinen – Guitars
Timo Hankola – Guitars
Jani Saajanaho – Guitars (also vocals, on “Gehenna”)
Panu Willman – Guitars (2000-2004, also clean vocals)
Mika Ojala – Guitars (2003-2004, also keyboards)
Tomi Malin – Bass (on “Gehenna”)
Toni Broman – Bass (2001-2004)
Lars Eikind Eric Si: Clean vocals, bass (2007-2011) (live 2005, session 2005-2006)
Kimmo Nurmi – Drums (2000-2001)
Mika Tanttu – Drums (on “Gehenna”)
Dani Miettinen – Drums (2002-2004, session 2007-2009)
Aatu Mukka – Drums (Live 2005, session 2005-2006)
Atte Palokangas: Drums (2009-2011)
Joonas Kauppinen: Drums (2011-2013)
Tiina Ahokas – Keyboards (also violin, vocals, on “To Desire”)
Jarkko Männikkö – Keyboards (2000-2003)