Bradford · UK · gothic progressive rock/metal
Dawn of Elysium are a Bradford-based gothic progressive rock/metal band. Originally formed in 2012, the band’s line-up and sound have evolved considerably from post-punk and gothic rock beginnings into the progressive band they are today.
With past and present members connected to Hollow Earth, Ironrat, Lazarus Blackstar, Dark Embrace, Dawnraiser and Purity Cries, The Mandela Effect brings together years of meticulously crafted ideas in a blend of melody, atmosphere and heaviness, carrying the unmistakable DNA of the West Yorkshire metal scene.
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Latest release · 21 June 2026
First Light
Written and performed by Dawn of Elysium, with backing vocal by Kirsty Frances.
Album launch · 26 September 2026 · The Underground, Bradford
The Mandela Effect
We’re delighted to invite you to the launch party celebrating the release of The Mandela Effect, the new album from Dawn of Elysium.
Built around interwoven sci-fi themes, the album is intended to be experienced as a complete work: a distinctive blend of gothic progressive rock/metal shaped by years of writing, development and studio work.
With Fail The Enemy and Hemloch — a three-band Yorkshire bill showcasing some of the region’s finest heavy music.