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Hometown: Round Lake, IL
Label: Qumran Records- distributed by Dark Star Records, Dark Star Records
Management: Lokull Entertainment
Sounds Like: Nevermore, Iron Maiden (British Heavy Metal Band), Queensryche, Dream Theater, Savatage
Genre: Metal
In 2005 Sacred Dawn broke out into Chicago’s metal music scene as a welcomed return to classic power metal with a progressive spin. With an innovative mix of heavy metal and hard rock and a unique blend of vocal harmonies, Sacred Dawn has been said to deliver one of the most original progressive metal musical experiences heard since the dawn of true prog metal. -Sacred Dawn pulls their influence from bands such as Dream Theater, Iron Maiden, Nevermore, Queensryche, Savatage, Fates Warning and many others. From their numerous live appearances across the Midwest to playing alongside international acts such as Symphony X, Cage, Firewind, Kamelot, and Epica, Sacred Dawn has garnered critical acclaim as well as fans around the world.
As 2011 approaches Sacred Dawns second album titled A Madness Within will be released worldwide!!
“Listening to the songs over and over again, the real strength and beauty of the album surfaces. Like on the first album the songs have a dark vibe over them. Sacred Dawn has once more released an album that is above average and I certainly can recommend it to you. Second mission successfully completed”
Reinier De Vries - Power of Metal Webzine
“For a second album, “A Madness Within” contains a level of maturity rarely displayed in terms of confident songwriting and varied arrangements (running the gamut from 4 to 9 minutes plus in length). They fill a void left when Savatage retired, and should be able to climb the ranks in the progressive power genre.
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Matt Coe - Eternal Terror Webzine
“SACRED DAWN are back with their second album, titled “A Madness With”, which is released on Dark Star Records. And believe me, these guys again delivered a fantastic album, with songs of a very high level.”
ad van osch - Mario's Metal Mania
“Five years after the original debut album 'Gears Of The Machine' and three years after its new interpretation 'Gears Of The Machine : A New Beginning', presents the Chicago Prog Power band SACRED DAWN its new and first concept album. After the enjoyment of listening to 'A Madness Within' a number of times, I must attest the mature and brilliant songwriting whichs makes the album a complete success. The 5 skilled musicians combine progressive and melodic moments with thrashy riffs and dark undertones in 10 songs which are for all stamped by the emotional and unique Leadvocals from Lothar Keller who also demonstrates his undeniable guitar talent. As well as bands like ANTITHESIS, REX MUNDI, or FALLEN SANCTUARY, SACRED DAWN demonstrates that the Genre leaders NEVERMORE or DREAM THEATHER have already been dethroned by some more musically interesting acts. After listening to the tracks 'Demonlover' or 'Delirium', everybody should agree.
Martin Brandt (11 out of 12 points)
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Martin Brandt - Heavy Magazine in Germany
“Sacred Dawn certainly have something to offer metalheads and prog fans alike.”
Greg Olma - Music Street Journal
