RGG February 2017 - p.28
ARCTICA - over the course of 22 shows in 11
different countries, the renewed line-up proved
that it was as strong, wild and hungry as ever!
After busy months of recording, producing and
mixing in JKB Studios Helsinki (all of this done by
the band members themselves) BATTLE BEAST's
eponymous sophomore release "Battle Beast" will
strike the scene like a lightning on May 17, 2013,
consisting of the Finns' trademark mixture of
extremely catchy choruses, epic heavy metal
anthems, heavenly vocals and solos to die
for - brought to a new level of intensity and
sound quality. With new astonishing lead vocalist
Noora on board and a record in their hands that
literally is strong as "steel", BATTLE BEAST are
facing a future brighter than a thousand suns.
RGG have 5 pairs of tickets to give
away for this gig at The Slade
Rooms, Wolverhampton on 22nd March. Just
send an email to the address below with
‘BEAST’ in the subject title to be in with a
chance of winning.
r
gg
21
YEARS
1995-2016
Founded in 2008 on the southern edge of
Finland, BATTLE BEAST stands for everything that
is good and pure in metal music - crunching riffs,
high screams, blistering solos and strong
choruses. The sextet takes all the classical
elements of traditional heavy metal without
being afraid of adding its own flavor to the
recipe. Already in the early stages of their career,
BATTLE BEAST were to be noticed quickly by the
international metal scene, especially after
winning 2008's Wacken:Open:Air "Metal Battle"
and Finland's "Radio Rock Starba" competition
as well as after performing at the Finnish Metal
Expo.
Fueled by its ever-growing fame, the combo
soon caught the attention of Nuclear Blast which
resulted in a record deal and the worldwide
release of the highly acclaimed debut album
"Steel" in January of 2012. Subsequently, BATTLE
BEAST continued their triumphal march by
touring together with NIGHTWISH for a total of 21
shows all across Europe, persistently extending
their fan base through their tremendous
on-stage energy and joy of playing. When
former lead singer Nitte Valo quit the band in
September 2012, BATTLE BEAST immediately got
the chance to showcase new vocalist Noora
Louhimo's amazing skills live on tour with SONATA
MARCH
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