Dawn of Relic

Dawn of Relic is a melodic black metal band hailing from Oulu, Finland, founded in 1993 by Jukka "Zann Path" Juntunen. Initially, it started as a synth-based solo project before evolving into a full band in the late 1990s. Their early sound was heavily influenced by synth elements but later shifted towards a more traditional lineup including guitars, bass, vocals, and drums. The band released their debut album, "One Night in Carcosa," in 1999, followed by "Lovecraftian Dark" in 2003, and "Night on Earth" in 2005.

Throughout their career, Dawn of Relic underwent lineup changes, with notable members including Rami Keränen on guitars and Ville Lind on vocals, both joining in 2009. Despite these changes, the band maintained a dark metal style, often incorporating session musicians for recordings. Their music often reflects themes reminiscent of dark literature, such as the works of H.P. Lovecraft, evident in their album titles. As of now, Dawn of Relic is not actively working with their former label, Season of Mist.