After re-signing to Nuclear Blast in early 2021, the Finnish heavy metal sextet Battle Beast is once again getting ready to unleash their force upon the world in the shape of their brand new masterpiece Circus Of Doom. The album is set to be released on January 21st 2022 via …
Read More »Battle Beast – The Dome, London – 30th April 2019
On previous headline shows, Battle Beast have either played the Underworld, or Borderline, so tonight’s show at the Dome is a definite step up. For the band it’s got a much better stage and lighting, and it’s a good venue for fans as it’s got plenty of space and everyone …
Read More »Bloodstock Open Air Festival – Thursday 10/08/2017
Thursday at Bloodstock is mainly a day for arriving, getting wristbands sorted and setting up camp before meeting up with friends. Then in the evening the arena opens for some bands. The fact that this year’s festival is sold out was apparent – the car park was a lot busier …
Read More »Tuska Festival, Helsinki, Finland. Day Three 2/7/17 Sunday.
It’s the final day of Tuska Open Air Metal Festival and the sun has finally broken through the clouds as we descend to the concrete arena one more time to go toe to toe with some of the finest metal acts on the planet. The gates open quite late and there’s only …
Read More »Bloodstock reveal ten more bands for 2017
As Spring creeps into Summer, BLOODSTOCK HQ is a hive of activity. The ‘Metal 2 The Masses’ finals are well under way and plans are on track for 2017 being the biggest and best BLOODSTOCK yet! Here’s ten more bands for starters… BLOODSTOCK is delighted to now reveal that nefarious …
Read More »Battle Beast – Bringer of Pain
Finnish band Battle Beast are a tricky one to describe. On a first listen, depending on which songs you listened to, you might say they’re traditional heavy metal with female vocals, and that’s certainly a large part of their sound, but then you come across some of their other songs …
Read More »Battle Beast announce UK tour
Finnish heavy metallers BATTLE BEAST have just announced their first ever full UK headline tour for next March, following the release of their anticipated new album ‘Bringer Of Pain’ which will be released via Nuclear Blast on February 17th. Bassist and vocalist Eero Sipilä commented: “United Kingdom – the holy land …
Read More »Tuska 2017 adds Apocalyptica, Dirkschneider and others to lineup.
– Apocalyptica, Dirkschneider, Wintersun, Anneke Van Gierbergen’s Vuur, Avatarium and Battle Beast added to the line-up – Tuska at Suvilahti, Helsinki 30.6.-2.7.2017 – Special priced ”Early Crow” 3-day tickets available until 31.12. To celebrate jingle bells and the last month of an exquisite year, Tuska announces more metal madness to …
Read More »Battle Beast to unleash new studio album “Bringer Of Pain” on February 17th, 2017!
Silence was reigning the camp of Finnish heavy metallers, BATTLE BEAST, during the last weeks. But now this tranquillity has come to an end – the band with frontwoman Noora Louhimo has returned and are set to release their fourth studio record titled ‘Bringer Of Pain’, on February 17th, 2017 …
Read More »Hammerfest 2016 Review – Friday
After an early night due to travelling and working the day before, I woke up on the Friday of Hammerfest feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day. Determined to catch everyone, the first band of the day were Stone Broken. The room was still only half full, perhaps …
Read More »Noora Louhimo, Battle Beast interview – January 2015
I spoke to Battle Beast singer Noora Louhimo before the band played their show with Sabaton in London last month. Your new album, Unholy Saviorhas just been released (today in fact). When did you start writing it? Around a year ago. What’s the song writing process in the band – …
Read More »Sabaton, Delain and Battle Beast – Forum, London – 12th January 2015
Tonight was my first gig of the year, and what a great way to kick the year off – three great live bands on one bill. First up were Finnish band Battle Beast here on only their second visit to the UK. Last time they played London they gave headliners …
Read More »Battle Beast – Unholy Savior
Finnish metal band Battle Beast are back with their third album with the UK release being the same day the band play London alongside Sabaton and Delain. Singer Noora Louhimo has a great voice – really powerful and perfectly suited to a traditional heavy metal style, but also capable of …
Read More »Win Battlelore, Battle Beast, Elis, Katra and Mortillery cd’s.
One for fans of female vocals – we have a pile of CDs for one lucky winner. We have albums from Battlelore, (pictured below) Battle Beast, Elis, Katra and Mortillery, plus an Epica poster. All you have to do to win is answer this simple question… [like_to_read] Battle Beast will …
Read More »Battle Beast interview
I spoke to Finnish metal band Battle Beast shortly before they played their first ever UK gig at the Underworld in Camden as part of their European tour with Powerwolf. Hear what they had to say with the player below..
Read More »Powerwolf, Ashes of Ares, Battle Beast, Majesty, Underworld 27th September 2013
The wolf pack head out on their Wolfsnächte European tour, establishing their dominant position within the power metal genre. Tonight is their only UK date at the famous Underworld venue in London. German band Majesty kicked the night off. Manowar style metal can be a bit cheesy (ok very cheesy at …
Read More »Ashes Of Ares – ‘Ashes Of Ares’
Ashes Of Ares‘ credentials are just about as impeccable as they come, with the the band being made up of former Iced Earth vocalist Matt Barlow and bassist Freddie Vidales, and ex-Nevermore drummer Van Williams. With the meeting of two such strong forces of nature, you would expect something special to …
Read More »Battle Beast – Battle Beast
Finnish heavy metal band Battle Beast are back with their second album
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