Battle Beast - Circus Of Doom

[Stefan]

 

From Nuclear Blast:

After re-signing to Nuclear Blast in early 2021, the Finnish heavy metal sextet BATTLE BEAST are once again getting ready to unleash their force upon the world in the shape of their brand new masterpiece »Circus Of Doom«. The album is set to be released on January 21st 2022 via Nuclear Blast and in true BATTLE BEAST fashion, the 10 tracks blend true heavy metal with pop and rock-vibes, paired with Noora Louhimo’s unique voice. »Circus Of Doom« was once again recorded at JKB Studios in Helsinki, Finland and produced and mixed by keyboardist Janne Björkroth, while the stunning artwork was created by Jan Yrlund (KORPIKLAANI, MANOWAR etc.), who already took care of BATTLE BEAST’s previous two album designs. 

Having only formed in 2008, BATTLE BEAST first signed a record deal with the renowned German metal label Nuclear Blast in 2011. The release of their acclaimed debut »Steel« (2012), won the band a support slot for their labelmates NIGHTWISH. Frontwoman Noora Louhimo finally joined the band in 2012 and the band’s self-titled record (2013) was released shortly afterwards. BATTLE BEAST then got the opportunity to open for bands such as SONATA ARCTICA and POWERWOLF on extensive runs. Their ascent up the metal ladder was quick and the band’s 3rd studio album »Unholy Savior«, achieved remarkable chart positions all over Europe (#1 Finland, #23 UK Rock, #39 Germany etc.). This release was accompanied by another big European tour, but this time with Swedish heavy metal heroes SABATON and DELAIN. BATTLE BEAST’s very first headline run throughout the Continent rounded off their »Unholy Savior«touring cycle. 

Their 4th studio album, »Bringer Of Pain« in 2017 reached even higher chart positions (a.o. #1 in Finland, #14 in Germany) and was also BATTLE BEAST’s first output without their original songwriter Anton Kabanen. In 2019, alongside the huge #1 success in the album charts of their home country, Finland, their last album »No More Hollywood Endings« reached a remarkable #11 in German album charts and proved to be their most successful piece yet. 

Their latest masterpiece, »Circus Of Doom«, is overall heavier, but still as catchy as ever with bangers like “Masters Of Illusion”, “Freedom”, or the title track “Circus Of Doom”. Once again, the band stay true to their formula of “100% heavy metal - 0% bullshit!”

 

Track list

1- Circus Of Doom

2- Wings Of Light

3- Master Of Illusion

4- Where Angels Fear To Fly

5- Eye Of The Storm

6- Russian Roulette

7- Freedom

8- The Road To Avalon

9- Armageddon

10- Place That We Call Home

 

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[Aordave89]

Solid first single. Reminds me a little of King For A Day. I feel there will be better on the album, but strong start indeed. 

Will catch them in Manchester next Feb - Always a killer live act. 

[Jez]

Love it, love this band

[Stefan]

New video for 'Eye of the Storm'. 

Great. As always. 

 

 

[Jez]

[Geoff]

Name sounds familiar but can't even remember if know this band or not. Sounds like I should, though. Two very nice tunes. Will check this out. 

[Stefan]

New song ' Where Angels Fear To Fly'.

 

 

 

 

[Jez]

2 weeks 'til the new album drops...can't wait  

[Dead Planet]

 

[Stefan]

Another winner for this great band.

Listen to the full album:

 

 

Edited March 5, 2022 by Stefan

[Jez]

As expected, it's another top album. Only 10 tracks and 40 odd minutes (add another 8 if you buy the very nice deluxe version with +2 songs). If you like this band, then you will already have this or it's on order, if not, get to it 

[DaHun72]

Great album and as Jez says grab the limited Digi. Those 2 extra tracks are awesome and the packing is top notch

[tobi is an animal]

I as well love this album and agree the limited edition digibook with bonus tracks  is the way to go.