Origin: Switzerland
Formed: 2017
Genre: Melodic Black/Death Metal
Status: Active
Label: Independent
Themes: Not officially listed
Dawns Revival is a melodic black/death metal project from Basel, active since 2017 and driven primarily by the creative vision of multi‑instrumentalist Simon Brandt. The project blends sharp, melodic riffing with black‑metal atmosphere and death‑metal intensity, creating a sound that is both aggressive and emotionally charged. Dawns Revival’s music often leans into themes of decay, cosmic melancholy, and inner struggle, expressed through sweeping melodies and dynamic songwriting.
The debut EP The Dying Light (2021) introduced the project’s core aesthetic: icy tremolo lines, melancholic harmonies, and a sense of dramatic tension. This was followed by the singles Distant World (2022) and In the Shadows (2023), each expanding the project’s melodic vocabulary and refining its production.
Later in 2023, Dawns Revival released their first full‑length, Shadows of Infernal Storms, a more ambitious and atmospheric work. The album showcased Brandt’s ability to balance aggression with melody, weaving together blackened textures and death‑metal weight with a strong sense of narrative flow.
Their upcoming 2025 album Luminous Skies marks a new chapter for the project, featuring the addition of vocalist Pete Lindemann, whose presence brings a more dynamic vocal dimension to the music. This evolution suggests a shift toward a fuller, more collaborative sound while maintaining the melodic black/death foundation that defines Dawns Revival.
Despite being a studio‑driven project, Dawns Revival has built a reputation for consistency, emotional depth, and a clear artistic identity within the Swiss underground.
Simon Brandt – All instruments (2017–present)
See also: Naphora
Pete Lindemann – Vocals (2025–present)
The Dying Light – EP, 2021
Distant World – Single, 2022
In the Shadows – Single, 2023
Shadows of Infernal Storms – Full‑length, 2023
Luminous Skies – Full‑length, 2025