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... Continue Reading →
Finnish alt-metal band Luna Kills has shared "WAVES," the latest single from its upcoming album "DEATHMATCH,' set for release on April 4, 2025, via SharpTone Records (pre-order here). Watch the music video below. "We all have patterns we struggle to break, and 'WAVES' is about drowning in the same mistakes, searching for a way out," vocalist Lotta Ruutiainen said.... Continue Reading →
Laurenne/Louhimo, the collaboration between Finnish vocalists Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast) and Netta Laurenne (Smackbound), will release its sophomore album, "Falling Through Stars," on April 18, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. The first single and video, “Damned,” is available now. Pre-order the album here. “'Damned' is our first single release, and it represents the most classic style of melodic metal and hard rock on the album,"... Continue Reading →
Finnish alt-metal band Luna Kills will release its debut album, "DEATHMATCH," on April 4, 2025, via SharpTone Records. Pre-order it here. The band also has released its second single, "sugar rush," following the success of the previously released "slay ur enemies." "'Sugar rush' captures the drive to pursue happiness in the face of persistent self-doubt," the band said.... Continue Reading →
Finnish modern metal band Arctis will release its self-titled debut album on Nov. 1, 2024, via Napalm Records. The first single and the band's first-ever official music video, "I'll Give You Hell," is out now. Pre-order the album here. Arctis fuses nature and technology, inspired by Finland’s seasonal extremes, incorporating storytelling that goes beyond the music... Continue Reading →
Finnish modern metal band Arctis has signed with Napalm Records, which will release its self-titled debut album in fall 2024. The band also is set to tour Europe with Apocalyptica in November. Drawing inspiration from the mythical winters and mystical summers of the North, Arctis navigates its futuristic battleship through a treacherous ocean where ferocious waves... Continue Reading →
While the COVID-19 pandemic likely will go down as the great tragedy of our lifetime, there have been some silver linings, if you choose to look at it that way. Unable to tour, musicians have found solace in creativity, writing and recording new albums sooner than expected or pursuing new side projects and collaborations. One... Continue Reading →
Finnish metal sextet Battle Beast, which will releases its fifth studio album, "No More Hollywood Endings," on March 22 through Nuclear Blast Records, has premiered the music video for the record's second single, "Eden." The video was directed by Markus Nieminen and produced by Oy Routafilmi AB and Tuotantoyhtiö Legenda. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hzssKb9940&feature=youtu.be "'Eden' was born about... Continue Reading →
Finnish metal band Battle Beast has released a music video for title track from its upcoming fifth studio album, "No More Hollywood Endings." The record will be released March 22 via Nuclear Blast. Directed by Markus Nieminen and produced by Oy Routafilmi AB/Tuotantoyhtiö Legenda, the video can be seen below. "The song tells a story... Continue Reading →
