Tuomas Saukkonen: Touring Europe Is Scary & “Melodic Death Metal” Is BS

Chris Akin sits down with Tuomas Saukkonen of BEFORE THE DAWN to talk about their long-awaited return with COLD FLARE ETERNAL. Tuomas holds nothing back—discussing the fear of touring Europe in 2025, why “melodic death metal” is a lazy label, and why they care more about having fun than making money. This is unfiltered, uncensored metal commentary you won’t hear anywhere else. Hit that FOLLOW, SHARE the truth, and become a VIP to get exclusive content, contests, and early access to all our shows!

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