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BATTLE BEAST: New Album Lands On Finnish Chart

Posted by aliblackdiamond on May 27, 2013
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Source: Blabbermouth.net

The self-titled sophomore album from Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST — who last fall parted ways with lead singer Nitte Vänskä and replaced her with Noora Louhimo — has entered the official chart in the band’s home country at position No. 5. Released in Europe on May 17 via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD was produced and mixed by the band at JKB Studios in Helsinki and mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios. The cover artwork was created by Claudio Bergamin (HALFORD, ARJEN A. LUCASSEN, MAGICA) and can be seen below.

“Battle Beast” track listing:

01. Let It Roar
02. Out Of Control
03. Out On The Streetsnuclear
04. Neuromancer
05. Raven
06. Into The Heart Of Danger
07. Machine Revolution
08. Golden Age
09. Kingdom
10. Over The Top
11. Fight, Kill, Die
12. Black Ninja
13. Rain Man
14. Shutdown (bonus track)

BATTLE BEAST recently toured Europe as the support act for SONATA ARCTICA.

Regarding Vänskä‘s departure from the band, BATTLE BEAST previously said: “On August 19th [20120], Nitte sent the rest of the band an e-mail stating that she was leaving the band, effective immediately. As the reason for her leaving, she cited her will to focus on her family life. As this happened without any prior notice, the rest us were slightly disappointed. But what’s done is done, and we’re thrilled to announce the new BATTLE BEAST vocalist with a voice and character to take the band to heights of glory.”

According to a press release, Louhimo “is already experienced in performing some of the most demanding rock songs in existence and is now ready to take her big step into the metal world. With lungs of leather and a voice to order gods with, Noora possesses all the requirements to deliver the kind of power needed for performing BATTLE BEAST‘s music.”

BATTLE BEAST‘s debut album, “Steel” — which was originally released in Finland in 2011 via Hype Records — was made available internationally on January 27, 2012 through Nuclear Blast Records.

Formed in 2008, BATTLE BEAST won the Wacken Open Air Metal Battle contest in Finland last year, enabling the band to perform at the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany and represent its home country in the international Metal Battle finals. The group beat out 26 other acts from all around the world, which led to a record deal with the world’s biggest independent heavy metal label.

 

BATTLE BEAST: Third Track-By-Track Video Online

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 8, 2013
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Nuclear Blast has issued as follows:

The beasts are back! After last year’s release of their brilliant debut record »Steel« and highly celebrated European tours together with NIGHTWISH and SONATA ARCTICA, BATTLE BEAST – Finland’s finest in heavy metal – return with new astonishing lead vocalist Noora Louhimo and their second full-length album. Produced and mixed by the band in JKB Studios Helsinki and mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios, the new record will be entitled »Battle Beast« and is set for a release via Nuclear Blast on May 17, 2013.

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The band has now uploaded the third and final part of their great track-by-track series to YouTube, featuring bassist Eero Sipilä and keyboardist Janne Björkroth presenting snippets of the tracks:

10. Over The Top
11. Fight Kill Die
12. Black Ninja
13. Rain Man
14. Shutdown (bonus track)

Watch it here:

Moreover, the 1st single `Into The Heart Of Danger´ is now available via iTunes! Purchase it here: http://bit.ly/ZIz6x3

Also make sure to check out
track-by-track pt.1: http://youtu.be/1DdCoc-dquc
pt.2: http://bit.ly/12HGvNi
the 1st single `Into The Heart Of Danger´: http://bit.ly/15TMqTB
the first album trailer: http://bit.ly/101qnBX
the album artwork trailer: http://bit.ly/14bNu4y

BATTLE BEAST: First Track-By-Track Video Online

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 19, 2013
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Nuclear Blast has issued as follows:

The beasts are back! After last year’s release of their brilliant debut record »Steel« and highly celebrated European tours together with NIGHTWISH and SONATA ARCTICA, BATTLE BEAST – Finland’s finest in heavy metal – return with new astonishing lead vocalist Noora Louhimo and their second full-length album. Produced and mixed by the band in JKB Studios Helsinki and mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios, the new record will be entitled »Battle Beast« and is set for a release via Nuclear Blast on May 17, 2013.

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The band has now uploaded the first part of their great track-by-track series to YouTube, featuring bassist Eero Sipilä and keyboardist Janne Björkroth presenting snippets of the tracks:

01. Let It Roar
02. Out Of Control
03. Out On The Streets
04. Neuromancer

Watch it below.

Stay tuned for part two!

Also make sure to check out
the first album trailer: http://bit.ly/101qnBX
the album artwork trailer: http://bit.ly/14bNu4y

 

BATTLE BEAST Unveil “Battle Beast” Cover Artwork And Tracklist

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 21, 2013
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Nuclear Blast has issued as follows:

The beasts are back! After last year’s release of their brilliant debut record “Steel” and highly celebrated European tours together with NIGHTWISH and SONATA ARCTICA, BATTLE BEAST – Finland’s finest in heavy metal – return with new astonishing lead vocalist Noora Louhimo and their second full-length album. Produced and mixed by the band in JKB Studios Helsinki and mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios, the new record will simply be entitled “Battle Beast” and is set for a release via Nuclear Blast on May 17, 2013.

Today, the band proudly presents the new album’s amazing cover artwork, created by Claudio Bergamin (HALFORD, ARJEN A. LUCASSEN, MAGICA).

The band has uploaded a video in which lead guitarist and vocalist Anton Kabanen shares his thoughts on the artwork – watch it here:

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The tracklist of the ltd. “Battle Beast” CD version reads as follows:

01. Let It Roar
02. Out Of Control
03. Out On The Streets
04. Neuromancer
05. Raven
06. Into The Heart Of Danger
07. Machine Revolution
08. Golden Age
09. Kingdom
10. Over The Top
11. Fight, Kill, Die
12. Black Ninja
13. Rain Man
Bonus track
14. Shutdown

Watch the previously posted album trailer here:

BATTLE BEAST Announce New Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 8, 2013
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Nuclear Blast has issued as follows:

The beasts are back! After last year’s release of their brilliant debut record “Steel” and highly celebrated European tours together with NIGHTWISH and SONATA ARCTICA, BATTLE BEAST – Finland’s finest heavy metallers – return with new astonishing lead vocalist Noora Louhimo and their second full-length album. Produced, mixed and mastered by the band in JKB Studios Helsinki, the new record will simply be entitled “Battle Beast” and is set for a release via Nuclear Blast on May 17, 2013.

In order to provide you with some more information, bassist Eero Sipilä, keyboardist Janne Björkroth and drummer Pyry Vikki report in from the studio in a funny first album trailer that can be watched here:

Also, BATTLE BEAST have recently joined Twitter – follow them here: http://www.twitter.com/battlebeast

Stay tuned for further details to be revealed soon!

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BATTLE BEAST Parts Ways With Singer, Announces Replacement

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 18, 2012
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Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST have parted ways with lead singer Nitte Vänskä and have replaced her with Noora Louhimo (pictured below).

Commented the band: “On August 19th, Nitte sent the rest of the band an e-mail stating that she was leaving the band, effective immediately. As the reason for her leaving, she cited her will to focus on her family life. As this happened without any prior notice, the rest us were slightly disappointed. But what’s done is done, and we’re thrilled to announce the new BATTLE BEAST vocalist with a voice and character to take the band to heights of glory.”

According to a press release, Louhimo “is already experienced in performing some of the most demanding rock songs in existence and is now ready to take her big step into the metal world. With lungs of leather and a voice to order gods with, Noora possesses all the requirements to deliver the kind of power needed for performing BATTLE BEAST‘s music.

Noora will lay down all the lead vocals on BATTLE BEAST‘s forthcoming second album, to be released in early 2013.

An audio snippet of Noora Louhimo singing the BATTLE BEAST song “Iron Hand” is available in the YouTube clip below.

In the meantime, BATTLE BEAST will support fellow Finns SONATA ARCTICA on a European tour in November. The trek will consist of 20 shows in 11 countries.

Source: Blabbermouth.net

 

BATTLE BEAST: Third Tour Webisode Available

Posted by aliblackdiamond on June 28, 2012
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The third webisode featuring behind-the-scenes footage from BATTLE BEAST‘s recent European tour as the support act for NIGHTWISH can be seen below.

BATTLE BEAST‘s debut album, “Steel” — which was originally released in Finland last year via Hype Records — was made available internationally on January 27 through Nuclear Blast Records.

Formed in 2008, BATTLE BEAST won the Wacken Open Air Metal Battle contest in Finland last year, enabling the band to perform at the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany and represent its home country in the international Metal Battle finals. The group beat out 26 other acts from all around the world, which led to a record deal with the world’s biggest independent heavy metal label.

Commented Andy Siry, head of A&R at Nuclear Blast: “Young, dynamic but still deeply rooted in traditional heavy metal, BATTLE BEAST breathe new life into the scene and rekindle the sound of the ’80s with a fulgent livery. The well-deserved victory at the Wacken Open Air Metal Battle 2010 was the first important step to which we want to live up by supporting these up-and-coming talents energetically.”

Added BATTLE BEAST guitarist Anton: “We feel honoured that Nuclear Blast show their interest in BATTLE BEAST by releasing ‘Steel’. Many thanks to our partners, closest people and most of all to our fans who believed in us and gave us their support. The journey continues!”

BATTLE BEAST is:

Nitte Valo (vocals)
Anton Kabanen (guitar, vocals)
Pyry Vikki (drums)
Juuso Soinio (guitar)
Eero Sipilä (bass, vocals)
Janne Björkroth (keyboards, vocals)

Tour webisode:

 

 

 

 

Source: Blabbermouth.net

BATTLE BEAST: New live video online

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 9, 2012
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NUCLEAR BLAST has issued the following:

Finnish up and coming heavy metal troopers BATTLE BEAST have just released a live video for the song „Iron Hand“.

Check it out below.

Also head over to the bands official Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/battlebeastofficial) and share the video to get the chance to win a merch/CD package!

„Iron Hand“ comes off the bands Nuclear Blast debut „Steel“ which was released earlier this year.

BATTLE BEAST: Second Tour Webisode Available

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 16, 2012
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The second webisode featuring behind-the-scenes footage from BATTLE BEAST‘s recent European tour as the support act for NIGHTWISH can be seen below.

BATTLE BEAST‘s debut album, “Steel” — which was originally released in Finland last year via Hype Records — was made available internationally on January 27 through Nuclear Blast Records. Source: Blabbermouth.net

 

BATTLE BEAST – first episode of the tour blog online

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 25, 2012
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NUCLEAR BLAST has issued the following:

Finnish aspiring heavy metal youngsters BATTLE BEAST are currently touring through Europe with their label mates NIGHTWISH. Join them via their highly entertaining tour video blog and find out what being on the road with BATTLE BEAST really means – 100% fun guaranteed!

The first episode can be watched here:

Don’t miss BATTLE BEAST’s upcoming shows!

25.04.12 I Milano – Forum
27.04.12 A Vienna – Gasometer
29.04.12 H Budapest – Budapest Arena
30.04.12 CZ Prague – Tesla (T-Mobile Arena)
01.05.12 D Leipzig – Arena
03.05.12 D Hamburg – o2 World
05.05.12 D Nürnberg – Arena
06.05.12 D Stuttgart – Schleyerhalle

Order their brilliant debut album “Steel” at the Nuclear Blast web shop: http://bit.ly/vBmuTP !