From the frostbitten landscapes of Finland, where even the heavy metal is forged in the heart of a dying sun, Battle Beast, a name that conjures images of both brutal power and soaring melodies, has unleashed their latest single, “Last Goodbye,” a taste of their seventh studio album, set to detonate later this year. With six studio albums already under their studded belts, four of which clawed their way to #1 in their homeland, and a lineup that could shatter glaciers with a single power chord, Battle Beast is not a band content to rest on their laurels. “Last Goodbye” is a testament to their enduring fire, a sonic Molotov cocktail hurled into the face of oblivion.
Eero Sipilä, the band’s bassist and a key lyricist, reveals the unlikely genesis of this anthemic track: “The spark for Last Goodbye was lit in the least rock ’n roll place imaginable: a hospital. In 2020, I spent a few weeks there and met an older woman battling cancer—a fight she’d been waging on and off since 1985. It made me wonder: how much can a person take before they give up? But she never did. She kept showing up, kept pushing through the treatments, kept being around. Last Goodbye is a tribute to that human fighting spirit—the will to rise every time life knocks you down. As long as you’re breathing, you’re still in the game.” This personal anecdote adds a layer of raw, human resilience to the band’s already epic sound, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, the will to fight can become a symphony.
“Last Goodbye” is more than just a catchy metal tune; it’s a battle cry for a world teetering on the edge. It’s a reminder that even when faced with insurmountable odds, the human spirit can endure, a theme that resonates deeply with Battle Beast’s signature blend of power and symphonic metal. The track is a potent mix of Noora Louhimo’s soaring vocals, the band’s trademark thunderous riffs, and a melancholic undercurrent that speaks to the fragility of existence.
To further fuel the flames of their impending sonic assault, Battle Beast has also announced a massive European tour, commencing on October 17th, 2025, with a colossal headline show in Hamburg, Germany. Joining them on this metal pilgrimage are Dominum, purveyors of melodic metal mayhem, and Sweden’s rising power metal force, Majestica, ensuring a night of unadulterated metal supremacy.
Listen to the defiant “Last Goodbye”: Battle Beast – Last Goodbye
Witness the apocalyptic visuals: Battle Beast – Last Goodbye (Official Music Video)
Battle Beast – European Tour 2025 – Prepare for the Onslaught:
- 17-Oct-25 Germany, Hamburg – Inselpark Arena
- 18-Oct-25 Germany, Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt
- 19-Oct-25 Netherlands, Eindhoven – Effenaar
- 21-Oct-25 UK, Birmingham – O2 Institute
- 22-Oct-25 UK Manchester – O2 Ritz
- 23-Oct-25 UK, Bristol – O2 Academy
- 24-Oct-25 UK, London – O2 Shepherd´s Bush Empire
- 25-Oct-25 France, Paris – Elysee Montmartre
- 26-Oct-25 France, Toulouse – Bikini Toulouse
- 28-Oct-25 Spain, Madrid – Sala La Riviera
- 29-Oct-25 Spain, Barcelona – Sala Apolo
- 30-Oct-25 France, Lyon – Transbordeur
- 31-Oct-25 Germany, Filderstadt – FILharmonie
- 01-Nov-25 Germany, Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
- 02-Nov-25 Belgium, Antwerp – Trix
- 04-Nov-25 Germany, Hannover – Capitol
- 05-Nov-25 Denmark, Roskilde – Gimle
- 06-Nov-25 Sweden, Huskvarna – Folkets Park
- 07-Nov-25 Sweden, Gothenburg – Trädgårn
- 08-Nov-25 Sweden, Stockholm – Fryshuset Arenan
- 09-Nov-25 Norway, Oslo – Rockefeller Music Hall
- 28-Nov-25 Germany, Leipzig – Felsenkeller – Ballsaal
- 29-Nov-25 Germany, Nuremberg, Löwensaal
- 30-Nov-25 Austria, Vienna – Arena Wien
- 01-Dec-25 Slovakia, Bratislava – Majestic Music Club
- 02-Dec-25 Hungary, Budapest – Barba Negra Red Stage
- 03-Dec-25 Slovenia, Ljubljana – Cvetlicarna d.o.o.
- 05-Dec-25 Germany, Munich – TonHalle
- 06-Dec-25 Switzerland, Pratteln – Z7 Konzertfabrik
- 07-Dec-25 Italy, Trezzo sull’Adda – Live Club
- 09-Dec-25 Switzerland, Lausanne – Metropole
- 10-Dec-25 Germany, Saarbrücken – Garage
- 12-Dec-25 Germany, Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
- 13-Dec-25 Czech Republic, Zlin – Sports Hall Datart
- 14-Dec-25 Poland, Warsaw – Progresja
With their “Circus Of Doom – Live in Helsinki 2023” album, released earlier this year, Battle Beast proved their live prowess is as formidable as their studio recordings. This 117-minute spectacle, captured in their hometown, is a testament to their enduring power and a must-have for any self-respecting metalhead. But rest assured, this is not the end of the tale. Battle Beast is already forging a new chapter, one that promises to be even more explosive, more visceral, and more unforgettable.
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