Bochum, Germany · Formed 2005 · Power Metal · Symphonic Metal · Gothic Metal

Dawn of Destiny

Dawn of Destiny is a German power metal band from Bochum that was set up at the end of 2005 by the bassist Jens Faber and mixes in symphonic, gothic, thrash and death metal touches. Jeanette Scherff has sung lead since 2010 and is listed on the band site as a current member beside Faber, the keyboardist Dirk Raczkiewicz, the guitarist Veith Offenbächer, the drummer Philipp Bock and the bassist Michael Marquardt, who joined in August 2025. A tenth album, Ashes Over Tomorrow, is listed for 30 October 2026 on El Puerto Records, with guests Ralf Scheepers and Fabio Lione.

Women in Metal Spotlight: Jeanette Scherff – lead vocals

Line-up & Details

Origin
Bochum, Germany
Formed
2005 (active)
Genres
Power Metal, Symphonic Metal, Gothic Metal
Women
  • Jeanette Scherff – lead vocals
Past Women
  • Tanja Maul – lead vocals (2005 to 2010)
  • Monika Wesely – lead vocals (2010)
Members
  • Jeanette Scherff – lead vocals
  • Jens Faber – lead vocals, backing vocals, piano, bass (founder)
  • Dirk Raczkiewicz – keyboards
  • Veith Offenbächer – guitar
  • Philipp Bock – drums
  • Michael Marquardt – bass, backing vocals
Labels
Phonotraxx Publishing, El Puerto Records

Discography

Albums
  • “Ashes Over Tomorrow” (2026)
  • “IX” (2024)
  • “Of Silence” (2022)
  • “Praying to the World” (2012)
Singles & EPs
  • “Chasing Dreams (feat. Fabio Lione)” (2026, Single)

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