Taking Dawn are a heavy metal

Heavy metal music

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 band from Las Vegas

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, Nevada

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. They are currently signed to major American record label Roadrunner Records

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 since 2009. The band toured throughout 2010 Supporting Airbourne

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 in March and Kiss

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 in May. Taking Dawn have also supported DragonForce

DragonForce

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 and Theory of a Deadman

Theory of a Deadman

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. The band was originally called 7th Son in tribute to the iconic Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden

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 album Seventh Son of a Seventh Son

Seventh Son of a Seventh Son

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.

In late 2010 drummer Alan Doucette left the band due to trouble on the road and was replaced by Carlo Mazzone.

It was announced on March 15, 2011 via Facebook post that they have begun writing new material for their next album, hoping for a release sometime in 2012.

Members

Current members

• Chris Babbitt – Lead Vocals, Guitar (2007–present)
• Mikey Cross – Guitar, Backing Vocals (2007–present)
• Andrew Cushing – Bass, Backing Vocals (2007–present)
• Carlo Mazzone – Drums (2010–present)

Former members

• Alan Doucette – Drums (2007–2010)

External links

• Official site
• Official Myspace page
• Official Facebook Page