Beast in Black is a Helsinki-based heavy metal band founded in 2015 by guitarist and songwriter Anton Kabanen, who had previously been the main creative force behind Battle Beast. The band blends power metal with 1980s synth pop and electronic elements, drawing lyrical inspiration from the manga Berserk and sci-fi anime. Their debut album Berserker (2017) and follow-up From Hell with Love (2019) both went platinum via IFPI, making them one of Finland's most successful metal exports.
Markus Venehsalo was announced as the band's new guitarist on 18 June 2026, following Kasperi Heikkinen's departure in October 2025.
Founding guitarist Anton Kabanen sat out the band's North American tour with Helloween in April-May 2026 to focus on completing the fourth studio album.
Beast in Black announced a headlining European tour for autumn 2026, tied to the release of their fourth studio album, with Sonata Arctica and Frozen Crown as support acts.
The band released the single 'Enter the Behelit' as part of a collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo IV and the Berserk manga franchise.
Beast in Black released the standalone single 'Power of the Beast' in June 2024, their first new material in nearly three years.
concert19:00Finnish metal band Beast In Black takes the stage at Eriksbergshallen. The group behind the hit "Blind and Frozen" brings their dark, sci-fi-inspired sound.
concertFinnish heavy metal band Beast In Black performs at Fryshuset Arenan in Stockholm.