{"id":36425,"date":"2014-01-27T09:27:22","date_gmt":"2014-01-27T14:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=36425"},"modified":"2014-01-27T09:27:22","modified_gmt":"2014-01-27T14:27:22","slug":"battle-beast-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/battle-beast-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Battle Beast | Battle Beast<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Jenn Carbaugh<\/span>
\n– Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"BattleFounded on the southern edge of Finland in 2008, Battle Beast represents everything that makes metal amazing \u2013 swift solos, immense choruses, and shrill screams. Nitte Valo, who was the band\u2019s initial beloved front woman, is no more. This album is now fueled by Noora Louhimo, who is surprisingly able to fill the expectations. <\/p>\n

This band of six still has the ever present combinations of the pure elements of classical metal with a modern sound. Rob Halford comes to mind when she belts out her powerful vocals. This band somewhat encompasses glam, speed, and heavy metal all in a ball of raging sound. <\/p>\n

The songs on this album can have the ability to bleed together at times, but the composition and skill really needs to be recognized. Despite \u201cRaven\u201d and \u201cRain Man\u201d having really similar choruses, this band seems to have creativity even after their adored and hyped up album Steel. Battle Beast is an album that starts with a stirring anthem and then, takes a more melodic advance. The prevailing vocals and speed are work well within the shift of the tracks. <\/p>\n

There is also a symphonic sound to this album, and it works. As much controversy that seems to cover this debut, it is impossible to not like Battle Beast. \u201cLet It Roar\u201d is a sturdy metal opener to the album, and really leads into so some of the great songs that don\u2019t sound too similar. \u201cMachine Revolution,\u201d for example, has a wonderfully optimistic pop spirit to it with a rigid drive at the same time. \u201cKingdom\u201d feels like the ultimate anthem for Battle Beast. <\/p>\n

Some may refer to this album as campy, but songs like \u201cBlack Ninja\u201d stand out as universal. It starts a somewhat softer \u201980s sound, reminiscent of Lita Ford, that quickly changes pace to metal squeals that really leave an impression. <\/p>\n

With all of the curious metal fans wondering how this album would hold up to the previous that Battle Beast put out, it is safe to say that the band did a good job maintaining their sounds and overall essence. This is definitely a recommended listen. <\/p>\n

Genre: Heavy Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nNoora Louhimo \u2013 lead vocals
\nAnton Kabanen \u2013 guitar, lead and backing vocals
\nEero Sipil\u00e4 \u2013 bass, backing vocals, narrator voice
\nJanne Bj\u00f6rkroth \u2013 keyboard, backing vocals
\nJuuso Soinio \u2013 guitar
\nPyry Vikki \u2013 drums<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n01. Let It Roar
\n02. Out of Control
\n03. Out on the Streets
\n04. Neuromancer
\n05. Raven
\n06. Into the Heart of Danger
\n07. Machine Revolution
\n08. Golden Age
\n09. Kingdom
\n10. Over the Top
\n11. Fight, Kill, Die
\n12. Black Ninja
\n13. Rain Man<\/p>\n

Label: Warner Music Finland, Nuclear Blast Europe<\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.battlebeast.fi\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven Rating: 8\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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