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Black Dawn
Metal / Rock

HEAVY METAL !!!!!!!!



BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
United States

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Member Since12/9/2004
Band Websitewww.blackdawn.net
Band Members MATT - Vocals lead guitar
MATT
TOM- guitar
TOM
JAMES - Bass
JAMES
ENZO - Drums
ENZO
InfluencesPantera, Sabbath, C.O.C., Machine Head, Slayer, Maiden, Zeppelin, Life of Agony, meshuggah
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Record LabelSuicidalGrooveRecords
Type of LabelIndie


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Jul 31 2009 8:45P
Don Hill’s New York, New York
Aug 22 2009 8:00P
Lefty’s Candlelight Bar & Grill Lindenhurst, New York

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   About Black Dawn
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Black Dawn is 4 musicians, a faithful road manager, a growing legion of fans (ranging from rowdy adolescents to toothless old men and women), a respect and appreciation for the sound of silence, and a suitcase full of aggressive and passionate hard-edged music. "Black Dawn is following in the footsteps of the few, the proud and the heavy..." (Musicians' Exchange)

ENZO: "Our music appeals to a large age group, one night we were playing a show and we had just finished a song and this deranged old man got up on stage and started dancing. He had three teeth missing and had his underwear hanging out of his pants. He liked us so much that he took his money out and starting handing it out to everyone in the band..."

MATT: "And then there was the time we played at that dive in Queens and that fat old lady with the fur coat and no teeth started bumping and grinding to the music. We kind of appeal to everyone, young and old..."

The original incarnation of Black Dawn was created in 1992 when Tom Kelly hooked up with a local Long Island bass player. Originally intending to have the band be a hobby, over the years it has evolved into a very serious affair.

TOM: "I hate to use the word 'hobby' to describe what I do with the band because that puts it in the same category as stamp collecting and building models. This is so much more than just a hobby. It's a way of life..."

"Black Dawn has been labeled 'New York's Hardest Alternative Rock Band'. But f*ck that. They're not alternative. They're metal. The way it's supposed to be..." (Backwash Zine)

Black Dawn's new CD "Absence of Time", follows on the heels of its very successful self-titled CD, released in 1997, and its live recording ("Live at CBGBs"), released in 1998. Both releases charted on dozens of college alternative and loud-rock radio stations throughout the Northeast and earned the band a folder full of praise. Their hard work and talent also got them noticed on the Long Island music circuit, where they ended 1997 as semi-finalists in the Long Island Music festival.

The band strives to stay fresh and vibrant in a genre that is muddy and dark; aims to be positive amidst lyrics that are manic, frustrated and angry; breathes new life into a musical style that is often over saturated by stale, "been there, done that" local bands. Much of this originality can be attributed to principle songwriter/vocalist/guitarist Matt Kotten. Although the music he writes is heavy and angry-sounding, his lyrics are passionate and emotional. This contradiction gives the music a fresh twist and sets the band apart from other bands in the genre. In addition, Matt feels that the music benefits from the strong connection the band members have to each other.

MATT: "We really know how to work well with each other. I write the music and lyrics, but I'll also really get inspired by [drummer] Enzo - the way he plays. I totally vibe from that. And the other members will add their input in arranging once the songs are done."

"These disturbed hardcore rock dynamos bring new meaning to soul music...as in 'my soul has been possessed by music'... Their passion for these satanic symphonies has helped them emerge as one of the best bands of it's kind on Long Island and resurrected that kick-ass type of music we call unadulterated heavy metal..." (Long Island Entertainment)

PETE: "How do the fans react? Hopefully, they leave a show bloody and beaten but totally fulfilled..."

The members of Black Dawn stay honest by being true to themselves and true to the music, and after years together, they know how to make the band machine work smoothly. Besides their obvious musical roles, they also have their unspoken roles within the band: Matt is the sensitive one - he brings the aggression into the songs. Tom is the serious one -- he brings stability and helps keep the music together. Enzo is the crazy one - he adds the power behind it all. James is the cool, collected one - he brings the soul into the music.

"Absence of Time" is scheduled for a March 1999 release, and promises to deliver what Black Dawn is famous for: honest, no-holds-barred, aggressive and passionate music. With no compromises...

JAMES: "The most important thing is that you never settle on just trying to please an audience by playing what you think they want to hear and see. If something is bothering you about what you're playing, then change it. If something is still bothering you after that, then don't play. Maybe complete silence is the sound you are searching for to complete that masterpiece..."


   


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ROCKSTELLAR





Jun 28 2009 1:00 PM

Greetins from Long Island City. Thanks for the add. Keep rockin!
BRENNUS Music





Jun 24 2009 2:16 PM

Metal your head!!!






http://www.myspace.com/yotangor

NYSIIS





Jun 20 2009 7:04 PM

Hey, This is Ryan aka guitarist from NYSIIS. Thanks so much for adding us and listening to our stuff. Stop in anytime and show us some love. We have our debut show coming up on July 5, at Greene Street Club in Greensboro, NC with Poison the Well, The Ascendicate, A Stained Glass Romance, The Lineage and There Will Be Blood. Hope to see you there. Bring everyone ya can.

Cheers
Nysiis
Do U Really want 2 No??





Jun 12 2009 1:25 AM

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Jun 7 2009 1:14 AM

Beerys June 20th copy
Korotory(COMPLETE ALBUM UP NOW!!! )


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Jun 5 2009 5:04 PM

Thanks for the add and for all your support....We really appreciate it!!!!

HORNS UP!!!!!

Stay METAL....Support METAL!!!!!!




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Dayna Jade





Jun 5 2009 3:20 AM

Hi Tom!!

Good to hear from you, I will be doing city shows with Pain of Days.. I'll let you know, probably around late August early Sept.. we are still putting our songs together.. : )

Ttys,
dayna : )
Dayna Jade





Jun 4 2009 7:35 PM

Hey guys,

Just dropped by to say hello wuzz up?? Long time no see.. Hope to get to your show next month with my new band.. love for you to meet them.. check out Pain of Days on my page to have a listen...

Stay well and talk to you soon..

dayna (formerly from Black Pearle)



Sheilan





Jun 3 2009 7:24 PM

Gracias por ser nuestros amigos.
BRENNUS Music





Jun 1 2009 6:38 PM

Our first album "King of the Universe " is available on Brennus website!
YESSSSS! A fucking metal album !
Enjoy yourself and get on with it !
http://www.brennus-music.com/boutique








Front Cd
got BAM?!?!





May 27 2009 12:46 AM

im feeling the strain, aint it a shame
oh, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul
i wanna get lost in your rock and roll and DRIFT away......
and when my mind is free
you know a melody can move me
and when im feeling blue
the guitars coming through to soothe me
thanks for the joy that youve given me
i want you to know i believe in your song
Ollie's Point





May 24 2009 12:08 PM

WORLD OF LIES


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May 23 2009 6:02 PM

Our band just put out a new split CD!!! If you get a change, go check it out!

 







Toe Tag World Of Lies Split CD. (14 Songs)



Toe Tag's 1st offering on CD featuring Blaine, Alex Maggotbrain and Steve O'Ring from The Accused!!!



6 new Grind/ Thrash/ Punk songs from World Of Lies.



Recorded 2009 @ RGP Studios



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got BAM?!?!





May 20 2009 7:42 PM

what happened to MY black dawn?!?!?!
BILE





Apr 28 2009 10:48 PM

BILE "HATE RADIO" New CD - Buy the CD or Download it NOW!!!!!

Like the elation of a Virus as it infects that first cell, the new CD from New York's Legendary Metal Industrial Terrorists 'BILE' has now been released into the public consciousness.


"HATE RADIO"

The entire album is available for download at:
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"Azn Eyezzz"





Apr 25 2009 10:41 PM


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Winter Nights





Apr 22 2009 11:04 PM


Hey Fellow NY MetalHeads. Come Rock With Us At Don Hill's On June 12th And At Ace Of Clubs On July 18th. Thanks For The Add.
Thanks For Listening And Keep It Metal!

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DECLINE OF SANITY [MYSPACE COMING SOON]





Apr 20 2009 7:49 PM

Hi, How are you?
Thanks for the support!
News songs coming soon.

You're a cool page and univers!
Give me your impressions our myspace and our song!

Keep on rockin'

Decline Of Sanity
Nefarious - Bringing it loud Sat. June 6th!!!





Apr 20 2009 3:16 AM

Cadillac Rock Box





Apr 18 2009 7:48 PM

ALRIGHT-TAKE TWO
Mad love for the add and please continue to support local music.

Please email and comment often. We do all that we can to stay in touch with our friendlist.

Jeff, Matt, and Greg
Cadillac Rock Box





Apr 18 2009 7:47 PM

Black Dawn
MASTER Dean





Apr 13 2009 2:41 AM

:evil: THIS IS MASTER DEAN AKA SATAN AS THE OTHER SIDE OF F'N A RADIO STAFF TEND TO CALL ME
YES I UNLEASH THE MUSIC FROM THE BOWELS OF HELL....SOMEONE HAS TOO.

THE WORLD IS FULL OF TOO MANY LIMP DICKED PUSSIES AND ITS ABOUT TIME PEOPLE (OR AS THE GOVERNMENT CALL YOU SHEEPLE)
SAID
NO TO THE RADIO STATIONS OUT THERE
NO TO THE A&R REPS FROM MUSIC COMPANIES
NO TO THE RECORD LABELS WHO SHOVE CRAP DOWN OUR THROATS
NO TO THE MUSICIANS WHO FORGOT WHERE THEY CAME FROM AND CAN'T PRODUCE A KICKASS SONG IF THEIR LIVES DEPENDED ON IT
NO TO THE BIG TIME MUSCIANS WHO COME OUT OF RETIREMENT AND CHARGE 250 BUCKS FOR A TICKET (FUCK THEM)
ENOUGH SAID CATCH THE NEW SIDE OF F'N A RADIO(EXTREME)(www.fnaradio.com)
STARTING SOME TIME NEXT WEEK
HAVE A GREAT ONE
MASTER DEAN
EFFUSION





Mar 24 2009 2:47 AM

New Release I hope you will enjoy it!

Smiley





Feb 28 2009 2:09 PM

Thanks for the add, and also for the CD! U guys kick ass :)
Dayna Jade





Feb 23 2009 9:32 PM

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Hey Black Dawn, I just bought you as my PET!
Click here to find out how much I think you're WORTH!


Hi James,

Just thought I'd say hi and buy you guys..!!
Keep in touch, new stuff in the works...
Black Dawn Rocks...

luv, hugs & horns,

dayna

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