Anton Kabanen

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”.

More info:
www.beastinblack.com
www.facebook.com/beastinblackofficial
www.nuclearblast.de/beastinblack

Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST have announced via their official Facebook page that guitarist Anton Kabanen has left the band. You can read the official statement below:

“After long and heavy consideration, Battle Beast has decided to go seperate ways with guitarist Anton Kabanen. This is due to musical disagreements and various other unsolvable issues within the band. Kabanen has stated he will be continuing making music with other projects. The band will not giving interviews concerning the topic.

On the upcoming tour dates the lead guitar duties will be handled by a temporary replacement. Any details considering permanent replacement for mr. Kabanen will be decided in the future. During the upcoming spring Battle Beast will tour as a headliner in Finland, Russia, Japan, Sweden and Germany. The band is already preparing new material for the upcoming fourth album.

A sad day for everybody involved, Battle Beast wishes Anton all the best in his future projects.”

Anton Kabanen