Finnish metal band Beast in Black has collaborated with “Diablo,” the franchise that defined the action RPG genre and manga “Berserk” on the exclusive new song “Enter the Behelit.” The track is available on limited-edition vinyl and via worldwide digital distribution, and is accompanied by a music video.
The crossover event with Berserk, the classic manga written and illustrated by Kentaro Miura, will take place in “Diablo IV” and its mobile instillation, “Diablo Immortal,” starting May 6 and May 1, respectively. Both Diablo and Berserk explore themes of good versus evil against a backdrop of terrifying darkness, making this crossover a perfect match for fans.
A limited-edition maxi single will feature “Enter the Behelit” from Beast in Black, inspired by Berserk and produced exclusively for the game, as well as remastered versions of fan favorite tracks “Die by the Blade” from the album “From Hell with Love,” and “The Fifth Angel” from the band’s debut album, “Berserker”. With many songs taking inspiration from “Berserk” story and characters, Beast in Black’s music often reflects the undercurrents of struggle, fighting against overwhelming odds and battling inner demons—prevalent themes in the games of the “Diablo” franchise.
Two hundred maxi singles have been lathe cut on black and red marbled vinyl and feature artwork from “Diablo IV” and “Diablo Immortal,” all created hand in hand the “Diablo” art team and the “Berserk” IP holders. The vinyl also includes a turntable zoetrope slipmat, band stickers, behind-the-scenes negative photos and concept art from the “Diablo IV” development team behind the “Berserk” partnership.
“The essence that swells in boundless volumes from the juxtaposition of light and darkness, angels and demons, good and evil, the carnal and the spiritual, is the key that seamlessly binds together the aesthetics and narratives of Diablo, Berserk and Beast In Black,” said Anton Kabanen, Beast in Black guitarist and songwriter.
“To somewhat poetically reflect on this extraordinary yet congruous collaboration I can say it feels almost as if this newborn and destined-to-be trinity has been designed by the God Hand itself. On behalf of Beast in Black’s team I express our sincerest gratitude to the dedicated teams at Blizzard, Berserk and Nuclear Blast. Thank you for making this happen. And finally, my individual acknowledgement and bottomless gratitude goes—as always—to Kentaro Miura’’.
The track is available digitally via Beast in Black’s record label, Nuclear Blast. Watch the music video below.
The video, shot in Helsinki, Finland, was directed Katri Ilona Koppanen, who also directed the music videos for Beast in Black tracks “Moonlight Rendezvous,” “Hardcore,” “Power of the Beast” and “One Night in Tokyo.” The video features an animated trailer, inspired by “Diablo” and “Berserk,” and incorporates the band’s love of the manga and gothic art of “Diablo,” bringing the story of “Enter the Behelit” to life.
“Diablo IV Season 8: Belial’s Return,” will launch on April 29, 2025. Get more details here.
