Up and coming metallers Beast In Black are about to perform their very first headline shows this weekend - and both of them are already sold out!
But these concerts are just the beginning of a promising 2018 for the band, featuring ex-Battle Beast guitarist Anton Kabanen: On Saturday, February 17th, the band will kick off their EU run with Italian symphonic metal legends Rhapsody, before heading to Japan and playing at several European summer festivals.
Additionally, Beast In Black are pleased to announce their new permanent drummer Atte Palokangas today. He has been touring with them from the end of 2017 and is a worthy successor for former drummer Sami Hänninen, who left the band recently.
Sami stated:
“Due to new circumstances in my life, I'm not able to take part in the upcoming shows nor tours and I feel the band, especially in its early stages, requires a drummer who will be able to give his absolute hundred percent for the band.
In addition to that, as some of you may know, I've had some issues with my left hand, making drumming sometimes extremely difficult and painful. It has something to do with the nerve system, resulting in my left hand going all numb and powerless - much like the tennis elbow. This would constantly make it hard for me to rehearse and eventually slow the band down.
Let me continue by saying there was and will not be any bad blood between me and the rest of the band. I love all the guys in the band and wish them all the best with their future endeavors. Without further ado, please give a warm welcome for Mr. Atte Palokangas, the new drummer of BIB. He is an absolute Beast of a drummer and a perfect fit for the band”.
Atte commented:
“I'm honored, excited and thankful for this opportunity! I can't wait for the future adventures with the guys!”...
Watch Atte's video introduction, below.
Weblinks:
www.facebook.com/beastinblackofficial
www.beastinblack.com
But these concerts are just the beginning of a promising 2018 for the band, featuring ex-Battle Beast guitarist Anton Kabanen: On Saturday, February 17th, the band will kick off their EU run with Italian symphonic metal legends Rhapsody, before heading to Japan and playing at several European summer festivals.
Additionally, Beast In Black are pleased to announce their new permanent drummer Atte Palokangas today. He has been touring with them from the end of 2017 and is a worthy successor for former drummer Sami Hänninen, who left the band recently.
Sami stated:
“Due to new circumstances in my life, I'm not able to take part in the upcoming shows nor tours and I feel the band, especially in its early stages, requires a drummer who will be able to give his absolute hundred percent for the band.
In addition to that, as some of you may know, I've had some issues with my left hand, making drumming sometimes extremely difficult and painful. It has something to do with the nerve system, resulting in my left hand going all numb and powerless - much like the tennis elbow. This would constantly make it hard for me to rehearse and eventually slow the band down.
Let me continue by saying there was and will not be any bad blood between me and the rest of the band. I love all the guys in the band and wish them all the best with their future endeavors. Without further ado, please give a warm welcome for Mr. Atte Palokangas, the new drummer of BIB. He is an absolute Beast of a drummer and a perfect fit for the band”.
Atte commented:
“I'm honored, excited and thankful for this opportunity! I can't wait for the future adventures with the guys!”...
Watch Atte's video introduction, below.
Weblinks:
www.facebook.com/beastinblackofficial
www.beastinblack.com