Dawn of Winter

German doom metal band noted for a classic, slow doom style; first work dated 1998 (In the Valley of Tears) and later praised for the album The Peaceful Dead.

According to the review: Dawn of Winter are four Germans. First work: In the Valley of Tears (1998). The Peaceful Dead is described as the band's second album and is praised for strong riffs and melancholic vocals. Guitarist Jörg Michael Knittel and singer Gerrit Philipp Mutz are named in the review. Influences cited: Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Pentagram, Saint Vitus, Pagan Altar.

Hellring's review praises Dawn of Winter's The Peaceful Dead as a strong example of classic doom metal: slow, powerful riffs and lamenting clean vocals. The reviewer highlights excellent musicianship but criticizes a lack of innovation. The band's first work is noted as In the Valley of Tears (1998).

For:Fans of classic doom metal (Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus), listeners of slow, heavy, melancholic riffs.