Artist page · 07/07/2026

Beast in Black

HelsinkiFormed in 2015Black Metal3 vinyl albums
Beast in Black is a Finnish power metal band formed in Helsinki in 2015. Known for blending heavy metal with melodic elements, they have released several studio albums since their inception.
3Albums on Vinyles.com
68Discogs releases
208kLast.fm listeners

About

Beast in Black, Finnish power metal forged in Helsinki since 2015.

5 vinyl titles tracked including 3 studio albums on Nuclear Blast; original pressings sold across Europe and Germany.

Beast in Black emerged in 2015 under the leadership of Anton Kabanen, former guitarist of Battle Beast. The Finnish group specializes in power metal with occasional black metal influences, combining energetic riffs and melodic choruses. Their catalog includes five vinyl releases, notably three studio albums on the Nuclear Blast label. The band’s vinyl pressings feature European and German editions, including limited editions and misprints. Tracking prices for these releases reveals a market range reflecting both accessibility and collector interest.

Their sound and production quality have gained attention among metal vinyl enthusiasts, with pressings often reaching a wide audience across Europe.

Discography

Beast in Black — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Beast in Black's career.

01
Die By The Blade
Die By The Blade
From Hell With Love · 2019
02
Blind and Frozen
Blind and Frozen
Berserker · 2017
03
Sweet True Lies
Sweet True Lies
From Hell With Love · 2019
04
One Night In Tokyo
One Night In Tokyo
Dark Connection · 2021
05
From Hell With Love
From Hell With Love
From Hell With Love · 2019
06
Cry Out For A Hero
Cry Out For A Hero
From Hell With Love · 2019
07
Beast in Black
Beast in Black
Berserker · 2017
08
Born Again
Born Again
Berserker · 2017

The essentials

The 3 Beast in Black albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 2017
LP, Album, Misprint
BERSERKER

The debut album that introduced Beast in Black’s power metal style featuring 10 tracks including “Beast In Black” and “Blind and Frozen.”

10 tracksMisprint editionPublished by Nuclear BlastPressings mainly European
#2 · 2019
LP, Album
FROM HELL WITH LOVE

Second studio album with 13 songs like “Die By The Blade” and “Sweet True Lies.” Available original and limited editions on vinyl.

13 tracksLP formatOriginal and limited editionsLabel: Nuclear Blast
#3 · 2021
LP, Album, Limited Edition
DARK CONNECTION

Third studio album with 14 tracks including “One Night In Tokyo” and “Blade Runner.” Vinyl includes German limited editions and European pressings.

14 tracksLimited edition LPReleased 2021Label: Nuclear Blast

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Collectors

For vinyl die-hards

The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.

Market values (source: Discogs)

For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.

Dark Connection
Master release · LP · 2021
Market position i
56,52 €
Min price 21 €Max price 65 €
Average price 56,52 €
Only 25 copies for sale on Discogs
110 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
From Hell With Love
Master release · LP · 2019
Market position i
64,45 €
Min price 24 €Max price 72 €
Average price 64,45 €
Only 31 copies for sale on Discogs
6 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Berserker
Master release · LP · 2017
Market position i
24,99 €
Min price 19 €Max price 111 €
Average price 24,99 €
Only 19 copies for sale on Discogs
68 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

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The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).

AlbumWhy this rarityEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Dark ConnectionLP, Album
Nuclear Blast Europe · 2021 62071 🔥 Standard edition
110 want · 654 have · ratio 0,2
20,87 €
Dark ConnectionLP, Album, Limited Edition
Nuclear Blast Germany · 2021 62071 Original pressing
110 want · 654 have · ratio 0,2
63,04 €
From Hell With LoveLP, Album, Limited Edition
European limited edition, want/have ratio of 3:1, only 4 copies currently for sale.Nuclear Blast Europe · 2019 27361 47441 🔥 Standard edition
6 want · 2 have · ratio 3
69,00 €
From Hell With LoveLP, Album
Original European pressing, want/have ratio of 3:1, 19 copies currently for sale.Nuclear Blast Europe · 2019 27361 47441 Original pressing
6 want · 2 have · ratio 3
24,50 €
BerserkerLP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label
Nuclear Blast Europe · 2017 NB 4215-1, 27361 42151 🔥 Standard edition
68 want · 215 have · ratio 0,3
BerserkerLP, Album, Misprint
Nuclear Blast Europe · 2017 NB 4215-1, 27361 42151 Original pressing
68 want · 215 have · ratio 0,3
19,13 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Beast in Black

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

"Our aim was to create powerful melodic metal songs reflecting the spirit of Finnish metal," said Anton Kabanen.
— Anton Kabanen
01Formation

Beast in Black formed by Anton Kabanen in 2015

Anton Kabanen, former guitarist of Battle Beast, founded Beast in Black in Helsinki in 2015, creating a new power metal project in Finland’s capital city.

2015Helsinki
02Vinyl Pressings

German limited edition pressing of Dark Connection (2021)

The German limited edition of Dark Connection LP, released in 2021 on Nuclear Blast, features catalog number 62071 and is sought after with price listings around 63€ and up.

2021Germany
03Vinyl Pressings

Original European pressing of From Hell With Love (2019)

From Hell With Love was pressed in 2019 in Europe with catalog number 27361 47441; original versions have a want/have ratio of 3:1 and over a dozen copies available at prices starting near 24.5€.

2019Europe
04Vinyl Market

Berserker misprint LP is the rarest pressing on market

Berserker LP includes a misprint edition released in 2017 mainly in Europe; some offers show prices upwards of 111€, making it a notable collectible for collectors.

2017Europe

FAQ

FAQ: Beast in Black on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

What are the most popular Beast in Black vinyl albums?

The most popular vinyl albums are BERSERKER (2017), FROM HELL WITH LOVE (2019), and DARK CONNECTION (2021), all released on Nuclear Blast.

Where were Beast in Black vinyl albums pressed?

Vinyl pressings for Beast in Black include original European and German editions, with some limited editions and misprints available.

How many tracks are on Beast in Black's DARK CONNECTION album?

DARK CONNECTION features 14 tracks, including “Blade Runner” and “One Night In Tokyo,” on a limited edition LP released in 2021.

What is the price range for Beast in Black vinyl LPs?

Prices range broadly from about 19€ for common LPs up to over 100€ for rare misprints like BERSERKER.

Which Beast in Black album has a misprint LP edition?

The BERSERKER album, released in 2017, includes a misprint LP edition mostly pressed in Europe and prized by collectors.

Are any Beast in Black vinyl albums available in limited editions?

Yes, DARK CONNECTION and FROM HELL WITH LOVE have limited edition vinyl pressings, often with collectible features and restricted quantities.

What cities are linked to Beast in Black’s origins?

Beast in Black was formed in Helsinki, Finland, where the band began its activities in 2015.

Where can collectors find original Beast in Black vinyl pressings in Europe?

Original pressings of albums like FROM HELL WITH LOVE and BERSERKER are primarily available in European markets, including Germany.

Transparency

Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 07/07/2026