Although they don't go in for symphonic metal, Finland's Battle Beast are fans
of classic heavy metal. The band debuted in 2008 and in 2010 won the Wacken Open
Air Metal Battle Contest at the famous German festival. Led by singer Nitte
Valo, with a Beth Ditto physique and a Doro chest, Battle Beast released the
album Steel in April 2011. Chosen by compatriots Nightwish to support the
Imaginaerum tour in 2012, Battle Beast's debut album was released in France in
February 2012. Battle Beast in 2013, Unholy Savior in 2015 and Bringer of Pain
in 2017 place Battle Beast in the circle ...