Finnish melancholic death/doom outfit Dawn Of Solace, led by Tuomas Saukkonen (Wolfheart, Before The Dawn), have announced their fifth full-length record, Skeletons, set for release on February 12, 2027.

Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled the album’s title track as the lead single, accompanied by an official music video. Featuring ten evocative tracks, Skeletons sees Dawn Of Solace explore their darkest territory yet, expanding their sound with a stronger emphasis on harsh, growling vocals alongside Mikko Heikkilä’s sombre clean singing.

Tuomas Saukkonen’s songwriting draws on the weight and atmosphere of doom metal while delving into the darker realms of death and gothic metal, balancing heavy contrast across the release. Speaking about the title track, Saukkonen explains:

“Skeletons is a hypnotic nordic pulse that grows darker and stronger until the grandeur of the chorus kicks in and brings a tidal wave of melodies. The whole album is packed with contrast between the harsh and melodic voice of Mikko Heikkilä and Skeletons is a perfect musical embodiment of that vast talent that captures both darkness and light.”