At least 2 bands with this name: 1) Dawnrider is an enormous heavy metal project of Tarek "MS" Maghary, mastermind of Majesty. It combines a traditional Metalalbum with the variety of some of the best singers of todays Heavy Metal scene. All that, to tell a great epic fantasy story which takes place in the kingdom of Riandra. It is about the eternal fight between good and evil. 2) Dawnrider is a portuguese doom/heavy metal band from Lisbon.