The summer festival season starts today for us!

22.05.2019. (JP) OSAKA - Umeda Zeela
24.05.2019. (JP) TOKIO - Akabane ReNY alpha
25.05.2019. (JP) TOKIO - Akabane ReNY alpha
01.06.2019. (CZ) PLZEN - Metalfest Open Air
08.06.2019. (SE) SÖLVESBORG - Sweden Rock
22.06.2019. (BE) DESSEL - Graspop Metal Meeting
24.06.2019. (HU) BUDAPEST - Powerwolf concert
28.06.2019. (FI) SEINAJOKI - Provinssi
05.07.2019. (ES) BARCELONA - Rock Fest Barcelona
12.07.2019. (DE) BALINGEN - Bang Your Head
13.07.2019. (FI) JOENSUU - Ilosaarirock
19.07.2019. (FI) UUSIKAUPUNKI - Karjurock
20.07.2019. (FI) TAMPERE - Tammerfest
25.07.2019. (FI) KUOPIO - Kuopio Rock
26.07.2019. (FI) OULU - Qstock
28.07.2019. (CA) MONTREAL - Heavy Montreal
02.08.2019. (FI) PORI - Porispere
03.08.2019. (SK) SNINA - Rock pod Kamenom
09.08.2019. (ES) VILLENA - Leyendas del Rock
16.08.2019. (DE) DINKELSBÜHL - Summer Breeze

Get tickets here: Summer festival shows tickets

We try to spread the word everywhere in the world so in Russia too for the very first time in the band's life with 2 headline gigs in September!

06.09.2019. (RU) MOSCOW - Red
07.09.2019. (RU) ST. PETERSBURG - Zal

Get tickets here: Russian shows tickets

We are excited to announce you the biggest show ever in Beast In Black's life, so far!
Since almost all of the concerts we ever did in Finnland have been SOLD OUT, we agreed to make a big event in the end of 2019 where all of our fans can gather and celebrate with us.
What to celebrate? Many things, just scroll back our news or follow our socials..
But especially we wanna say a big thank to everybody with this show who supported the band to reach this level when we are able to talk about bright future! Aikamoista!
Very special Guest for this special night: LORDI

13.12.2019. (FI) HELSINKI - Icehall (Beast In Black Friday)

Get tickets here: Icehall show tickets

"From Hell With Love" tour continues!
Our first headline tour has just ended and we understood that there is a huge interest in the band all over Europe, not only in those countries which we have visited.
The great success of these 31 shows let us plan a second run for the autumn and expand it to new areas.
For this new journey Myrath come as our special guests to promote their brand new album Shehili!

29.10.2019. (NO) OSLO - Vulkan Arena
30.10.2019. (SE) GOTHENBURG - Trädgår'n
31.10.2019. (DK) COPENHAGEN - Pumpehuset
01.11.2019. (DE) HANOVER - MusikZentrum
02.11.2019. (DE) COLOGNE - Live Music Hall
03.11.2019. (NL) TILBURG - 013
04.11.2019. (FR) PARIS - Élysée Montmartre
06.11.2019. (FR) STRASBOURG - La Laiterie
07.11.2019. (DE) STUTTGART - Im Wizemann (Halle)
08.11.2019. (DE) SCHWEINFURT - Stattbahnhof
09.11.2019. (DE) DRESDEN - Tante JU
11.11.2019. (PL) WROCLAW - Pralnia
12.11.2019. (CZ) PRAGUE - MeetFactory
13.11.2019. (HU) BUDAPEST - Barba Negra
15.11.2019. (AT) GRAZ - p.p.c.
16.11.2019. (SK) BRATISLAVA - Atelier Babylon
17.11.2019. (AT) VIENNA - Szene
18.11.2019. (DE) MUNICH - Backstage (Werk)
13.12.2019. (FI) HELSINKI - Icehall

Get tickets here: FHWL autumn tour tickets

Last weekend our first headline tour had officially come to an end!
31 shows in 7 countries and all were memorable!
21 shows of this 31 were SOLD OUT; sometimes it meant 1500 people!!! It's more above our original expectations...
So thanks for your support guys, it was a very important step in the band's history. Since this tour was such a big success and we couldn't visit many countries, we plan to continue...

Back to Japan in May for 3 shows but this time as headliners!

22.05.2019. (JP) OSAKA – Umeda Zeela
24.05.2019. (JP) TOKYO – Akabane ReNY alpha
25.05.2019. (JP) TOKYO – Akabane ReNY alpha


Get tickets here: Japan shows tickets

We proudly announce our first concert in North America!

28.07.2019. (CAN) MONTREAL – HEAVY MONTRÉAL

Get tickets here: Heavy Montreal tickets

We are happy announce our first tour in the UK and Ireland as Special Guest for Gloryhammer!

18.10.2019. (GB) LONDON - Heaven
19.10.2019. (GB) MANCHESTER - Club Academy
20.10.2019. (GB) BRISTOL - SWX
22.10.2019. (GB) BIRMINGHAM - The Mill
23.10.2019. (GB) NOTTINGHAM - Rescue Rooms
24.10.2019. (IE) DUBLIN - Academy
25.10.2019. (GB) GLASGOW - Slay
26.10.2019. (GB) DUNDEE - Church

Get tickets here: UK tour tickets

"From Hell With Love" 2019 spring tour starts today!
Many SOLD OUT shows already, which is a great success for the band's first ever headline tour!

We prepared something special for our beloved fans for Valentine's Day.
Please welcome our new music video delivered with Love from the deepest pits of Hell!

"From Hell With Love", the 2nd Beast In Black album is out now!

01. Cry Out For A Hero
02. From Hell With Love
03. Sweet True Lies
04. Repentless
05. Die By The Blade
06. Oceandeep
07. Unlimited Sin
08. True Believer
09. This Is War
10. Heart Of Steel
11. No Surrender
12. Killed By Death (Motörhead cover)
13. No Easy Way Out (Robert Tepper cover)

Get the album here

We proudly present you "DIE BY THE BLADE" lyric video, our 2nd single from the upcoming album "From Hell With Love".
Anton states: "'Die By The Blade' is one of the Berserk manga related songs on the album and apart from its very straightforward song title, the lyrics deal with a deeper issue than it might seem at first glance. Music-wise it's a definite BEAST IN BLACK style heavy metal ear-worm and Yannis' powerful and emotional all-or-nothing type of performance deserves a special mention!"

Happy New Year!

For us, 2018 was a big step ahead:
- Atte Palokangas officially joined the band on drums
- We SOLD OUT our very first headline shows in Jyvaskyla (Finland, Cap.: 530) and in Helsinki (Finland, Cap.: 900)
- Joined Rhapsody Reunion on their "20th Anniversary Farewell" tour for 5 weeks
- Played a short tour in Japan for the very first time
- Participated in 18 great summer festivals
- During the summer festival season we recorded the 2nd Beast In Black album
- Atte signed endorsement deal with Centent cymbals
- Beast In Black have been nominated for Metal Hammer Awards in "Best Debut Album" category
- Supported Nightwish on their "Decades" arena tour for 6 weeks; played in front of 10 thousand people/show in average
- Reached 10 million views on Youtube for "BLIND AND FROZEN" music video in less than 14 months
- Released our 2nd music video "SWEET TRUE LIES" which gathered 770 thousand views on Youtube in 1 month
- Announced February 8, 2019 as the release date of our 2nd album "From Hell With Love"
- Announced our first European headline tour entitled "From Hell With Love tour" including 30 shows for 2019 spring
- Announced some big festival shows for 2019 summer and many more is coming soon…

Well, that’s what we call big step(s) ahead but the motto is still the same:
As long as you are with us, we are stronger and stronger year by year!
2019 will show the band’s real strength. All headline tours are always big risks, especially the very first one. Although the ticket pre-sales are surprisingly great so far and some venues are SOLD OUT already, we have to entertain the audience for longer than ever and make them feel hungry for more after the end of the shows. That’s the real challenge now but we are looking forward to it!

Thanks for your support Guys, meet soon, have fun!
Atte, Kasperi, Mate, Anton, Yannis

With heavy heart we realize that this unforgettable tour with Nightwish is ending this weekend.
BUT we will be back on the road very soon, presenting our new album "From Hell With Love" for you!
Check out our new tour trailer and pick your gig!

As we promised, we announce more shows of "From Hell With Love" tour 2019 spring!
We plan to hunt across Finland and show you the real Beast in every corner!

20.02.2019. (FI) TURKU – Apollo
21.02.2019. (FI) JYVÄSKYLÄ – Lutakko
22.02.2019. (FI) TAMPERE – Pakkahuone
23.02.2019. (FI) HELSINKI – The Circus
05.04.2019. (FI) LAUKAA – Laukaanhovi
06.04.2019. (FI) NIVALA – Tuiskula
10.04.2019. (FI) KUOPIO – Henry´s Pub
11.04.2019. (FI) KAJAANI – Rock House Kulma
12.04.2019. (FI) KEMPELE – Zemppi Areena
13.04.2019. (FI) SEINÄJOKI – Rytmikorjaamo
17.04.2019. (FI) KOUVOLA – House Of Rock
18.04.2019. (FI) JOENSUU – Kerubi
19.04.2019. (FI) HÄMEENLINNA – Aulanko Areena
20.04.2019. (FI) LAHTI – Finlandia-klubi
21.04.2019. (FI) HELSINKI – Tavastia
26.04.2019. (FI) VUOKATTI – Naapurivaaran lomakylä

Get tickets here: Finn tour tickets

After the huge success of "BLIND AND FROZEN", we are excited to present you our 2nd music video "SWEET TRUE LIES"!
We hope you'll love it as much as the previous one!
Directed by Ville Lipiäinen and shot in Helsinki, Finland on 25 October 2018.

Ladies and Gentlemen!
Let us reveal the 2nd Beast In Black album cover artwork!

New dates added to our 1st European headline tour and now the first part of it is completed!
Special Guests in EU: Turmion Kätilöt
Special Guests in Tampere and Helsinki: Shiraz Lane
2nd round of this spring tour will be announced soon!

20.02.2019. (FI) TURKU - Apollo
21.02.2019. (FI) JYVASKYLA - Lutakko
22.02.2019. (FI) TAMPERE - Pakkahuone
23.02.2019. (FI) HELSINKI - The Circus
27.02.2019. (DE) HAMBURG - Markthalle
28.02.2019. (DE) BOCHUM - Zeche
01.03.2019. (NL) AMSTERDAM - Melkweg
02.03.2019. (BE) VOSSELAAR - Biebob
03.03.2019. (FR) PARIS - La Maroquinerie
04.03.2019. (DE) FRANKFURT - Batschkapp
05.03.2019. (DE) SAARBRÜCKEN - Garage
06.03.2019. (CH) PRATTELN - Konzertfabrik Z7
07.03.2019. (DE) NÜRNBERG - Hirsch
08.03.2019. (DE) MÜNCHEN - Backstage
09.03.2019. (DE) STUTTGART - Im Wizemann
10.03.2019. (DE) LEIPZIG - Hellraiser
11.03.2019. (DE) BERLIN - Columbia Theater
29.03.2019. (SE) STOCKHOLM - Fryshuset
30.03.2019. (SE) GOTHENBURG - Sticky Fingers

Get tickets here: EU tour tickets

Brand new official band photo has been released today!
And two important info about the upcoming Beast In Black album:
Album title: From Hell With Love
Release date: 08 February 2019

Can't tell you how excited we are to announce the 1st European headline tour in the band's history!
This tour will be the live presentation of the 2nd Beast In Black album!
Special Guest: Turmion Kätilöt
Some more dates will be announced later!

23.02.2019. (FI) HELSINKI - The Circus (other special guest on this event)
27.02.2019. (DE) HAMBURG - Markthalle
28.02.2019. (DE) BOCHUM - Zeche
01.03.2019. (NL) AMSTERDAM - Melkweg
02.03.2019. (BE) VOSSELAAR - Biebob
03.03.2019. (FR) PARIS - La Maroquinerie
04.03.2019. (DE) FRANKFURT - Batschkapp
05.03.2019. (DE) SAARBRÜCKEN - Garage
06.03.2019. (CH) PRATTELN - Konzertfabrik Z7
07.03.2019. (DE) NÜRNBERG - Nürnberg
08.03.2019. (DE) MÜNCHEN - Backstage
09.03.2019. (DE) STUTTGART - Im Wizemann
10.03.2019. (DE) LEIPZIG - Hellraiser
11.03.2019. (DE) BERLIN - Columbia Theater
29.03.2019. (SE) STOCKHOLM - Fryshuset
30.03.2019. (SE) GOTHENBURG - Sticky Fingers

Get tickets here: EU tour tickets

After this great summer we proudly announce you Beast In Black has been nominated for this year's Metal Hammer Awards in "Best Debut Album" category!
The ceremony takes place on Friday, September 14 in Berlin.

This summer was hot, indeed! :)
Unfortunately it ended (with a great concert in Germany) yesterday, but thanks to all of you who came to see us on any shows!
This was our very first real festival season and with 18 shows in total plus your love we felt so strong every night; and it was just perfect!

Atte Palokangas signed endorsement deal with Centent cymbals!
Atte commented:
"So, as some of you might have already noticed that I've changed my cymbals to Centent cymbals.
A little bit more than 2 years I was playing with Impression cymbals but when I had a possibility to try out these Centent cymbals, it was love at the first hit!
Still, I have only the good things to say about Impression and I was really pleased to work with them for more than two years.
But now it's time for new adventures with Centent cymbals.
Can't wait tomorrow to have the first live action with these beauties!"

Let's start the summer festival season!
We will make it hot for you!

After the amazing tour with Rhapsody we proudly announce that we will support Nightwish on their European tour during the autumn!

02.11.2018 (SE) Göteborg - Partille Arena
03.11.2018 (DK) Copenhagen - Valby-Hallen
05.11.2018 (DE) Berlin - Max-Schmeling-Halle
06.11.2018 (DE) Hamburg - Barclaycard Arena
07.11.2018 (BE) Antwerp - Lotto Arena
09.11.2018 (DE) Oberhausen - König Pilsener Arena
10.11.2018 (FR) Paris - AccorHotels Arena
11.11.2018 (CH) Genf - Arena de Geneve
13.11.2018 (SK) Bratislava - Incheba Arena
14.11.2018 (DE) München - Olympiahalle
16.11.2018 (DE) Leipzig - Arena
17.11.2018 (PL) Krakow - Tauron Arena
19.11.2018 (CZ) Prague - O2 Arena
20.11.2018 (HU) Budapest - Papp Laszlo Arena
22.11.2018 (CH) Zurich - Hallenstadion
23.11.2018 (DE) Nürnberg - Arena Nürnberger Versicherung
24.11.2018 (DE) Stuttgart - Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
26.11.2018 (NL) Amsterdam - Ziggo Dome
27.11.2018 (DE) Saarbrücken - Saarlandhalle
04.12.2018 (IT) Milano - Mediolanum Forum
05.12.2018 (DE) Frankfurt - Festhalle
08.12.2018 (UK) London - The SSE Arena Wembley
10.12.2018 (UK) Birmingham - Arena
11.12.2018 (UK) Manchester - Arena
14.12.2018 (FI) Turku - Gatorade Center
15.12.2018 (FI) Helsinki - Hartwall Arena

Thanks to all of you, you made our first headline shows unforgetable!
Both concerts have been SOLD OUT which is more than unbelievable and unexpected...
Hope you enjoyed the shows as much as we did!
We promise you we won't stop but work harder to make you happy with our music and live performance! Take it as a New Year resolution! ;)

Atte Palokangas joins Beast In Black family on drums!
Check his video from the audition and read Atte's and Sami's (ex-drummer) statement about the change!

Sami stated:
"Ladies and gentlemen, I regret to inform you that I will no longer be able to fulfill my duty as the drummer of Beast In Black.
Due to new circumstances in my life, I'm not able to take part in the upcoming shows nor tours and I feel the band, especially in its early stages, requires a drummer who will be able to give his absolute hundred percent for the band.
In addition to that, as some of you may know, I've had some issues with my left hand, making drumming sometimes extremely difficult and painful. It has something to do with the nerve system, resulting in my left hand going all numb and powerless - much like the tennis elbow. This would constantly make it hard for me to rehearse and eventually slow the band down.
Let me continue by saying there was and will not be any bad blood between me and the rest of the band. I love all the guys in the band and wish them all the best with their future endeavors.
Without further ado, please give a warm welcome for Mr. Atte Palokangas, the new drummer of BIB. He is an absolute BEAST of a drummer and a perfect fit for the band."

Atte commented:
"I'm honored, excited and thankful for this opportunity! I can't wait for the future adventures with the guys!"

Happy New Year!

For us, 2017 was an unforgettable year:
- We signed with Nuclear Blast Records, the best metal label in the world
- Released our very first music video "BLIND AND FROZEN" which has more than 2,2 million views already in less than 4 months
- Agreed with Till Dawn They Count Ltd in a management deal
- Released our debut album 'Berserker'
- Signed booking deal with Contra Promotion GmbH and Fullsteam Agency
- Went on tour with Wasp although it ended sooner than expected
- Supported Beyond the Black in Germany for 2 weeks; we had nice memories and had a great time together, which made the band's spirit even stronger.
- Announced tons of summer festivals for 2018 and a short Japan run.
- Announced a tour for spring supporting the reunioned Rhapsody...

Well, can we expect better for next year? YES, of course!!!!
As long as you are with us, we are stronger and stronger year by year. 2018 will be a MURDER for us (as our management says)
Some great things are not announced yet, but be sure, we will go everywhere we can to unleash the Beast!

So thanks for your support Guys, meet soon, have fun!
Atte, Kasperi, Mate, Anton, Yannis, Sami

The Beast Is Back!

Beast In Black in Japan for the first time!
One of our biggest dreams will come true in May 2018 when we're gonna have 3 shows in Japan!

24 May 2018 - OSAKA, Shinsaibashi Soma
25 May 2018 - NAGOYA, Holiday Next
26 May 2018 - TOKYO, Shinjuku Blaze

Since Christmas is drawing near the idea came up to present you a nice Christmas song for this occasion.
Please welcome "ZODD THE IMMORTAL" lyric video!

Graphics by Roman Ismailov
Video by Christian Huszar

We proudly announce you our very first ever headline shows!
Both will happen in Finland on the same weekend.

09 February 2018 - JYVASKYLA, Lutakko
10 February 2018 - HELSINKI, Nosturi

We prepare with special setlist and songs which have never been played.

We can’t tell how honoured we are for getting the chance to participate in Rhapsody’s 20th anniversary Farewell tour!
They are the pioneers of the symphonic power metal and influenced a whole generation. Seems to be a great adventure to support them in next spring!

17.02.2018 (IT) Bologna - Zona Roveri
18.02.2018 (IT) Treviso - New age
19.02.2018 (IT) Rome - Orion
20.02.2018 (IT) Milan - Alcatraz
21.02.2018 (DE) Freiburg - Crash
23.02.2018 (NL) Eindhoven - Effenaar
24.02.2018 (BE) Antwerp - Trix
26.02.2018 (UK) London - Islington Academy
28.02.2018 (NL) Leeuwarden - Neushoorn
01.03.2018 (DE) Bochum - Zeche
02.03.2018 (DE) Hamburg - Grünspan
04.03.2018 (SE) Stockholm - Fryshuset
06.03.2018 (PL) Warsaw - Proxima
08.03.2018 (HU) Budapest - Barba Negra Club
09.03.2018 (CZ) Zlin - Masters Of Rock Café
10.03.2018 (SK) Zvolen - Rates Sports Hall
11.03.2018 (DE) Regensburg - Eventhall Airport
13.03.2018 (DE) München - Backstage
14.03.2018 (DE) Mannheim - MS Connexion Complex
15.03.2018 (CH) Pratteln - Z7
16.03.2018 (FR) Paris - Trabendo
17.03.2018 (FR) Toulouse - Metronium
18.03.2018 (IT) Barcelona - Razzmatazz 2
20.03.2018 (IT) Madrid - La Riviera

We proudly announce you that BEAST IN BLACK will support Beyond The Black and Kobra And The Lotus in Germany for 9 shows in December 2017!

07.12.2017 (D) Köln - Essigfabrik
08.12.2017 (D) Aschaffenburg - Colos Saal
09.12.2017 (D) Karlsruhe - Substage
11.12.2017 (D) München - Backstage
12.12.2017 (D) Leipzig - Hellraiser
14.12.2017 (D) Hamburg - Markthalle
15.12.2017 (D) Berlin - SO36
16.12.2017 (D) Bochum - Matrix
17.12.2017 (D) Saarbrücken - Garage

"BERSERKER" is out today!!!
We prepared with a brand new lyric video to celebrate this occasion and make it memorable.
This is "BORN AGAIN"

The tour is over for Beast In Black!
We did not get the treatment that we were guaranteed, so we are really sorry but we are not able to continue the W.A.S.P. tour.

Our tour starts soon with W.A.S.P. but unfortunately Sami Hänninen is not able join us!
We’re gonna slay over Europe with Atte Palokangas!

We proudly present you our second single "BEAST IN BLACK" in the form of a lyric video!
The main picture in this video is by Anato Finnstark at Finnstark Illustration.

Roman Ismailov, the graphic artist of "BERSERKER" talks about some details and secrets behind the cover artwork in this video.

In this short trailer Anton Kabanen and Kasperi Heikkinen talks about how Beast In Black was formed, what is behind the name and about some actual happenings around the band.

Our life-long dream came through when we got the final confirmation for supporting WASP on their anniversary Re-Idolized tour!

Oct 28 - ANTWERP (B)
Oct 29 - PARIS (F)
Oct 30 - STRASBOURG (F)
Nov 01 - PAMPLONA (SP)
Nov 02 - MURCIA (SP)
Nov 03 - MADRID (SP)
Nov 04 - BARCELONA (SP)
Nov 05 - LIMOGES (F)
Nov 07 - LYON (F)
Nov 08 - BOLOGNA (I)
Nov 09 - MILAN (I)
Nov 10 - LAUSANNE (CH)
Nov 11 - PRATTELN (CH)
Nov 12 - TILBURG (NL)
Nov 14 - HAMBURG (D)
Nov 15 - HANNOVER (D)
Nov 16 - SAARBRÜCKEN (D)
Nov 17 - OBERHAUSEN (D)
Nov 18 - GEISELWIND (D)
Nov 20 - FRANKFURT (D)
Nov 21 - STUTTGART (D)
Nov 22 - MUNICH (D)
Nov 24 - HLUK (CZ)
Nov 25 - WARSAW (PL)
Nov 26 - VIENNA (A)

Meet You on the road!

"BERSERKER" - Track Listing:

DIGI
01. Beast In Black
02. Blind And Frozen
03. Blood Of A Lion
04. Born Again
05. Zodd The Immortal
06. The Fifth Angel
07. Crazy, Mad, Insane
08. Hell For All Eternity (Bonus Track - DIGI only)
09. Eternal Fire
10. Go To Hell (Bonus Track- DIGI only)
11. End Of The World
12. Ghost In The Rain

LP
Side A
01. Beast In Black
02. Blind And Frozen
03. Blood Of A Lion
04. Born Again
05. Zodd The Immortal
Side B
01. The Fifth Angel
02. Crazy, Mad, Insane
03. Eternal Fire
04. End Of The World
05. Ghost In The Rain

Ladies and gentlemen, we proudly present you our very first music video "BLIND AND FROZEN"!
Directed by Ville Lipiäinen and shot in a mystic castle up in the North on 25 March 2017.

The debut album titled "BERSERKER" is set to be released in November 2017 and it continues in the style of Anton's previously composed works which include the first three Battle Beast albums.
And let it be mentioned that one of the essential themes on this debut is a Japanese manga and anime "BERSERK" .
The album cover art deserves a special mention as well, since it marks the return of the collaboration between Anton and Roman Ismailov who was the original illustrator and graphic artist for Battle Beast.
The time is drawing near. The newborn Beast is back with a vengeance, rising from the abyss with fortitude to spew its unrivaled heavy metal fury all over the world!
The Beast is back, the BEAST IN BLACK!

BEAST IN BLACK - sign with Nuclear Blast + debut album "Berserker" due in November!

International heavy metallers Beast In Black are ready to strike with might and main! The band with former Battle Beast guitarist Anton Kabanen will release their debut album titled "Berserker", in November. Its cover artwork marks the return of the collaboration between Anton and Roman Ismailov who was the original illustrator and graphic artist for BATTLE BEAST. Additionally the band can proudly announce that they have signed a worldwide record deal with the famous heavy metal powerhouse Nuclear Blast. More info on BEAST IN BLACK's debut album coming soon...!

Anton Kabanen stated: "Our wildest dreams came true when we made a deal with Nuclear Blast, the biggest and the best heavy metal label in the world! We are thrilled about our debut album release in November and besides the massive anthem-like heavy metal songs we'll promise unforgettable live shows all around the world as we unleash the "Berserker" album!"

The five-piece, Helsinki based heavy metal band BEAST IN BLACK was founded by Anton Kabanen soon after he had parted ways with BATTLE BEAST in 2015. By the end of 2015 the band played their first gig as opening act for NIGHTWISH. The making of "Berserker" was already in progress back then and it was completed in summer 2017. A deal was signed with Nuclear Blast almost immediately after the completion of the album.

"Berserker" continues in the style of Anton's previously composed works which include the first three BATTLE BEAST albums. One of the essential themes on this debut album is the Japanese manga and anime "Berserk".

BEAST IN BLACK is:
Yannis Papadopoulos | vocals
Mate Molnar | bass
Sami Hänninen | drums
Kasperi Heikkinen | guitars
Anton Kabanen | guitars, vocals

Our debut album got it's final touches from Mika Jussila in Finnvox studios!

Meanwhile we are working hard on our debut album we got an invitation to the biggest finnish metal event Tuska Festival!
This is planned to be the one and only Beast In Black show this year, so if you wanna see the band in 2016, be there!

Tuska Festival 2016

We are back in Espoo Arena again to support Sabaton, Stratovarius and Gamma Ray on 19 December 2015!

For more informations about the event click here.

We are proud to announce the very first Beast In Black show!
On 13 November 2015 we are going to warm up the stage for the legendary Nightwish in Espoo Arena!

Running order:
18:30 - Doors
20:15 - Beast in Black
21:30 - Nightwish

Hoping to see many of You in front of the stage!

Join the event's Facebook site.

This weekend we gathered in Helsinki to meet each other for the first time, have fun and to do some rehearsals.
So we count this weekend the foundation of Beast In Black with the following members:

Yannis Papadopoulos - vocals

Anton Kabanen - guitars

Kasperi Heikkinen - guitars

Mate Molnar - bass

Sami Hänninen - drums