Band
Beast in Black
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Facts
- Genre
- Power Metal
- Origin
- Helsinki, Finland
- Formed
- 2015
- Releases
- 3
Biography
Beast in Black is a Finnish heavy metal band formed in Helsinki in 2015 by guitarist and songwriter Anton Kabanen. The band's blend of power metal, 80s pop, and electronic music, as well as their energetic live performances, have made them pioneers of their genre. Beast in Black's current lineup consists of guitarist, founding member and primary songwriter Anton Kabanen, bassist Máté Molnár, lead vocalist Yannis Papadopoulos and drummer Atte Palokangas. The band's original drummer Sami Hänninen left the band in 2017 because of the changing circumstances in his life, as well as issues related to the nerves in his left hand. Guitarist Kasperi Heikkinen left the band in 2025.
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Genres
Current line-up
| Musician | Instruments | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Anton Kabanen | Guitar | 2015 to present |
| Kasperi Heikkinen | Guitar | |
| Yannis Papadopoulos | Lead vocals |
Former members
| Musician | Instruments | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Sami Hänninen | Drums (drum set) | until 2018 |
Albums
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