Taking Dawn (earlier Devils Run) is a
heavy metal band from
Las Vegas
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,
Nevada
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History
The band was originally named 7th Son in tribute to the iconic
Iron Maiden
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album ''
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'' before calling themselves Taking Dawn.
The band signed to major American record label
Roadrunner Records in 2009. Taking Dawn toured throughout 2010 and performed alongside
Airbourne,
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Slash
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All That Remains,
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among others. Taking Dawn also performed at many festivals including Download in Europe and Soundwave in Australia.
In late 2010,
drummer Alan Doucette left the band due to trouble on the road and was replaced by Carlo Mazzone. In 2013, guitarist Mikey Cross announced on his personal Facebook account that the band was finished and its members were all pursuing different musical ventures, however this was not acknowledged nor corroborated by the rest of the band.
Taking Dawn has since re-branded themselves under the new moniker Devils Run and released a number of new songs including "Burn the Night Out" and "Secrets".
In 2017, the band was returned to its former name Taking Dawn and released a new single "I Love Las Vegas".
Members
;Current members
*Chris Babbitt – lead vocals, lead guitar
(2007–present)
*Andrew Cushing – bass guitar, backing vocals
(2007–present)
*Steven Anderson - lead guitar, backing vocals
*Duniel Puente - drums
;Former members
*Alan Doucette – drums
(2007–2010)
*Carlo Mazzone - drums
(2010-2011)
*Tim D'Onofrio – drums
(2012–2012)
*Mikey Cross – guitar, backing vocals
(2007–2013)
Discography
Albums
* 2010 - ''
Time to Burn''
* 2020 - ''Dawn of the Demos''
EPs
* 2009 - ''Taking Dawn Digital EP''
* 2014 - ''...in the Details'' (as Devils Run)
* 2016 - ''...In the Pale Moon Light'' (as Devils Run)
Compilations
* 2010 - ''
God of War: Blood & Metal'' - "This is Madness"
Singles
* 2017 - The Devil Dared Me To (as Devils Run)
* 2017 - I Love Las Vegas
* 2018 - Just a Taste
* 2019 - The Way You Bleed
* 2022 - Full Throttle
Music videos
* 2009 - ''Time to Burn''
* 2010 - ''The Chain''
* 2021 - ''Free''
References
External links
Devils Run official Facebook pageDevils Run - free listening on SoundCloud
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Heavy metal musical groups from Nevada
Musical groups established in 2007