Dawnwalker ft. HEALTHYLIVING – December UK Tour

4th December 2023 0 By Laura Jane

Dawnwalker is a heavy music collective based in London, England and led by singer-songwriter Mark Norgate. Their music blends a modern post metal sensibility with a healthy dose of progressive rock and more esoteric influences. Each album attempts to create its own unique world, but always brings together a cast of players to create something heavy, emotive and enigmatic.

November 3rd, 2023, witnessed the re-release of Dawnwalkers breakthrough album ‘Human Ruins’ in an expanded and remastered edition. Described by the band as belonging to the genre of ‘green metal,’ the album is comprised of emotive post-rock, serene acoustic passages and bursts of cathartic black metal. Expertly remixed by Joe Clayton of No Studio and remastered by Brad Boatright, there release has been lovingly retooled to maximize on the original‘s promise.

‘Human Ruins’ charts a journey across an ancient landscape over the course of a calendar year. It’s an epic journey through the seasons, guided by myth and magic, and the phases of the moon. “I wanted to capture the turning of the seasons, the cycles of night and day, flora and fauna,” says Mark Norgate. “To recreate these moments of serene calm and starry-eyed wonder giving way to a mortal fear of unseen evils lurking in the dark.”

Musically the album draws from a rich colour palette, inspired as much by the eccentric British prog and indie of Comus and King Crimson as it is by US atmospheric black metal and European doom.“ It was an attempt to celebrate the landscape and beauty of the British Isles, rich in color and diversity.” Written throughout the 2010’s when the political landscape was “particularly bleak, grey and isolating-there’s no doubt that it was something of a reaction against that.”

December UK Tour

In celebration of the release, Dawnwalker will headout on their first tour of the UK in a co-headliner with
Edinburgh based heavy shoegaze outfit HEALTHYLIVING and hand-picked supports from across the UK’s rich metal underground.

Dec 7th 2023 -The Pit, Newport(+GOAT MAJOR)
Dec 8th 2023 -Retro Bar, Manchester(+DEATHBLOOM)
Dec 9th 2023 -Flying Duck, Glasgow(+CWFEN)
Dec 10th 2023 – Black Heart, London(+CODEX SERAFINI)

Tickets and info available >>HERE<<

Artist: Dawnwalker
Title: Human Ruins (Remastered)
Label: Room 312
Run time: 60min(∞)
Released date: 3rd November 2023
Genre: Post-Metal, Black Metal, Alternative Rock
Album link: “Human Ruins (Remastered)”
Current tour line-up: Mark Norgate (Vocals, Guitars), Luke Fabian – (Bass, Vocals), Matteo Bianciotto (Guitars), Chris J. Allan (Drums).