Dawn of Disease
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2003 in Osnabrück, Germany |
| Defunct | 2020 |
| Headquarters | Osnabrück , Germany |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Dawn of Disease was a death metal group originating from Osnabrück, Germany, active during the periods 2003–2007 and 2009–2020. Their discography includes five full-length albums, one compilation, and a single EP.
History
The band was initially established in 2003 by vocalist Tomasz Wisniewski alongside guitarist Alex Miletic, bassist Sven Surendorf, and drummer Sebastian Timper. Their debut EP, Through Bloodstained Eyes, was released in 2004. Following tours with notable acts such as Vader and Suffocation, the group dissolved in 2007 due to changes in membership.
In 2009, Wisniewski reunited the band with drummer Mathias Blässe, adding guitarists Lukas Kerk and Oliver Kirchner, as well as bassist Michael Wächter. That November, they produced a demo featuring four tracks. Their first studio album, Legends of Brutality, was recorded in June 2010 and issued by NoiseArt Records six months later. In January 2012, the band entered SoundLodge Studios to record Crypts of the Unrotten, which was released by NoiseArt in April of that year.
April 2016 saw the release of the single "Through Nameless Ages" from their third album Worship the Grave, which came out on 24 June through Napalm Records. The fourth studio album, Ascension Gate, was released in August 2017. Their fifth and final album, Procession of Ghosts, was launched in November 2019.
Following Wisniewski’s departure in 2020 to concentrate on Nyktophobia, Dawn of Disease disbanded. The remaining musicians went on to create Hiraes, featuring vocalist Britta Görtz from Critical Mess.
Musical style
Dawn of Disease's sound is characterized by a forceful death metal style that incorporates elements reminiscent of bands like Entombed and Dew-Scented.
Final lineup
- Tomasz Wisniewski – vocals (2003–2007, 2009–2020)
- Mathias Blässe – drums (2006–2007, 2009–2014, 2017–2020)
- Lukas Kerk – guitar (2009–2020)
- Oliver Kirchner – guitar (2009–2020)
- Christian Wösten – bass (2016–2020)
Former members
- Sebastian Timper – drums (2003–2005)
- Sebastian Preuin – guitar (2006)
- Sven Surendorf – bass (2003–2007)
- Alex Miletic – guitar (2003–2007)
- Stephan "Stedi" Dittrich – guitar (2007)
- Christian Timmer – drums (2015–2017)
- Michael Wächter – bass (2009–2016)
Discography
- 2004: Through Bloodstained Eyes (EP)
- 2011: Legends of Brutality (album)
- 2012: Crypts of the Unrotten (album)
- 2016: Worship the Grave (album)
- 2016: Legends of the Unrotten (compilation)
- 2017: Ascension Gate (album)
- 2019: Procession of Ghosts (album)