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. “Our goal was to make an interesting and absorbing album, with both lighter party songs and heavier stuff as well. In a way the whole album is like a joyful day at the circus. Full of enchanting surprises and wild carnival atmosphere“, explains keyboardist Janne Björkroth.
Today, the band reveal a stunning music video for the first single, ‘Master of Illusion’, directed by Markus Nieminen, that you can watch here:https://youtu.be/6sLSyTEXfCI
Get the single digitally here: https://battlebeast.bfan.link/master-of-illusion
Janne comments on the single: “The first single from the upcoming BATTLE BEAST album, ‘Master of Illusion’, is a groovy and catchy song that makes dance floors roar and disco balls explode. The story of the song is about a self-centered, greedy, narrow-minded, and thoughtless character, who sows destruction all around without listening to or respecting others. The character may represent various things in the many arenas of power – for example, those of personal relationships, as well as in politics, and everywhere in between.
Despite these heavy themes, there is playfulness in the composition, lyrics, and production, and the small twinkle in the corner of the eye that characterises BATTLE BEAST.”
In addition to the single release, the band also kick off the physical pre-order for Circus of Doomtoday.
Pre-order the album in the format of your choice here: https://bfan.link/circusofdoom (local physical pre-order available soon)
Circus of Doom was recorded at JKB Studios in Helsinki, Finland and produced and mixed by keyboardist Janne Björkroth, while the stunning artwork was created by Jan Yrlund.
Tracklist
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
Since their 2011’s debut album Steel, BATTLE BEAST have achieved over 200 million digital streams. Alongside the huge #1 success of their last three albums in the album charts of their home country, Finland, their last album No More Hollywood Endings (2019) reached a remarkable #11 in German album charts. Order their previous album No More Hollywood Endingsnow: http://nblast.de/BattleBeastNMHE . Local Physical: HERE
‘No More Hollywood Endings’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
BATTLE BEAST is:
Noora Louhimo | vocals
Eero Sipilä | bass
Joona Björkroth | guitars
Juuso Soinio | guitars
Janne Björkroth | keyboards
Pyry Vikki | drums
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