1) Battle Beast is a Finnish… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands named Battle Beast.
1) Battle Beast is a Finnish heavy metal / power metal band established in Helsinki in 2005. The initial line-up consisted of guitarists, Juuso Soinio and Anton Kabanen, and drummer Pyry Vikki, who were high school friends. The rest of the original lineup, bassist Eero Sipilä, keytarist Janne Björkroth, and lead singer Nitte Valo, joined the band after auditions. Before gaining a record contract, Battle Beast was best known for having won two major band competitions in year 2010: the international Wacken Metal Battle 2010, participated by thousands of bands from all around the world, whose final stage was held at the famed German metal festival Wacken Open Air; soon after that, the band was announced the winner of Radio Rock Starba, a band competition held by the major Finnish radio station Radio Rock. With their victory in the Finnish competition the band received intense media exposure, and before the end of 2010 they had signed a record deal with the Finnish label Hype Records.
Battle Beast's first album, titled Steel, was released in Finland in Spring 2011. With the support of the two singles, "Show Me How to Die" and "Enter the Metal World", and their heavy airplay on Radio Rock, the album peaked at No. 7 upon its release. Although released only in Finland, the album soon caught the attention of the international metal label Nuclear Blast, with whom the band signed a licensing deal in late 2011. A reissue of Steel, which included one bonus track, was released to the European market in January 2012. The band was voted at the third place in the list for Newcomer Of The Year 2011 at the Finnish Metal Awards in February 2012. To support the European release of Steel, Battle Beast toured for the first time as opening act for their countrymen Nightwish in many European dates of the Imaginaerum World Tour. The tour was reported a success by both bands. On the final show of the tour Nightwish paid their respects to the support band by performing a cover of "Show Me How to Die" as a part of their acoustic set.
In Autumn 2012, after touring the Finnish rock festivals for the summer, Nitte Valo was announced to be leaving the band because of family issues. With the news of her departure, came the announcement of a new lead singer Noora Louhimo from Tampere, Finland. With Louhimo in the band, Battle Beast started another European tour in November, this time supporting the Finnish power metal band Sonata Arctica.
After the tour, the band immediately went into studio to record their second album. The label Hype Productions had gone out of business and the band moved on to Warner Music Finland, with Nuclear Blast still handling international releases. The first single with Noora Louhimo on vocals, "Into the Heart of Danger" was released on 26 April 2013, followed by the album Battle Beast on 17 May 2013. Another single and a music video for the song "Black Ninja" was released to coincide with the release of the album. The album topped the sales of its predecessor easily, peaking at No. 5 and staying on the charts for 17 weeks The album also charted on various European countries including Germany. The following autumn Battle Beast headed on another European tour, this time supporting the German bands Powerwolf and U.D.O..
In January 2014, Battle Beast was announced one of the five nominees for the best Finnish metal album in the national Emma-gaala awards.
In January 2015, Battle Beast released their third album Unholy Savior, topping the Finnish album chart on its release week. Soon after a European tour supporting Sabaton, in February 2015 the band parted ways with Anton Kabanen with both parties citing musical disagreements and other unsolvable issues within the band. He was replaced by Ossi Maristo and keyboardist Janne Björkroth's brother, Joona Björkroth, on a sessional basis. Joona Björkroth became a permanent member in 2016. Anton Kabanen moved on to form Beast In Black.
The first single with the renewed line-up "King For a Day" was released in January 2016, immediately picking up heavy airplay in Finland's Radio Rock, followed by another single "Familiar Hell" in early 2017. Battle Beast released their fourth album Bringer of Pain on February 17, 2017 again topping the charts in their homeland. The album was also their first to reach the top 20 in Germany, debuting at #14 on its release week. Following the release of Bringer of Pain Battle Beast went on a 5+ week European tour with support from Majesty and GYZE. They toured for the first time in North America that spring supporting Sabaton's "The Last Tour" with Leaves' Eyes. The band performed in Japan for the first time in September 2017.
On 22 March 2019, Battle Beast released their fifth studio album, 'No More Hollywood Endings'. On 4 October 2021, the band announced their sixth studio album, 'Circus of Doom'. It was released on 21 January 2022
2) Battle Beast are a grindcore/powerviolence band.
King For A Day
Battle Beast Lyrics
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Where villains wear the crowns
Fools rule a broken world
And fear grows all around
There's a bad king
A dreadful puppet on a string
He pretends to be a champion
Of the common man
Wants more division
In his lost and riven land
He plays with real lives
In the darkest game of life
His greedy eyes
Look insane, frozen smile like he's in pain
He doesn't count
The human cost but only money made or lost
King for a day
He kills the truth and looks away
King for a day
Lives like the world would end today
King for a day
What do you hide, why do you lie?
Who made the rules for this game?
Who is paying your champagne?
All the mercy in the world
Cannot save you anymore
King for a day
He knows how to justify
And how to feed the myths
How to glorify
The lies and hide the truth
He talks a lot but
His mouth is full of empty words
He has the right friends
Making shady inside deals
Before the story ends
We will be out of tears
Fools give the answers
Wise men don't even try
The time has come
To dethrone him but there's a new clone stepping in
Just more scum
Another greedy, rotten puppet on a string
King for a day
He kills the truth and looks away
King for a day
Lives like the world would end today
King for a day
What do you hide, why do you lie?
Who made the rules for this game?
Who is paying your champagne?
All the mercy in the world
Cannot save you anymore
King for a day
"I own the seas
I have the Earth on its knees
Give me another day
And I'll take your future away
Just vote for me again"
King for a day
He kills the truth and looks away
King for a day
Lives like the world would end today
King for a day
What do you hide, why do you lie?
Who made the rules for this game?
Who is paying your champagne?
All the mercy in the world
Cannot save you anymore
King for a day
The lyrics of Battle Beast's "King for a Day" speak of a corrupt ruler who is a puppet on a string, pretending to be a champion of the people while causing division and playing with real lives in a dangerous game. The chorus reveals that this man is only king for a day, and that his actions and lies will eventually be exposed. The song questions who is responsible for making the rules of this game, who is funding the leader's lavish lifestyle, and emphasizes that no amount of mercy or power can save him in the end.
The first verse sets the tone of the song, describing a world ruled by villains and fools, where fear thrives. The "bad king" is described as a puppet on a string, suggesting that he is not in control of his own decisions and actions, but is being manipulated by others. The second verse explores the power of language and propaganda, how the king uses empty words to justify his actions and deceive the people. The final verse shows that the cycle of corruption continues, as a new clone rises to take the previous king's place, perpetuating the cycle of greed and deception.
Overall, "King for a Day" is a commentary on the dangers of power, corrupt leadership, propaganda, and manipulation. It warns against blindly following leaders without questioning their motives and actions, as history has shown that those who abuse power will eventually fall.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to the nightmare
This is a dark world where things are unpredictable and often scary
Where villains wear the crowns
Rather than being a world led by heroes, it is led by those with less than noble intentions
Fools rule a broken world
People who are not capable or competent have gotten to positions of power
And fear grows all around
The atmosphere is one of terror and uncertainty
There's a bad king
There is a person in power who is corrupt and dangerous
A dreadful puppet on a string
This person is being controlled by others and is not acting of their own accord
He pretends to be a champion
He is not actually a hero but he markets himself as one
Of the common man
He tries to make it seem as though he is looking out for the average person, but in reality he doesn't care about them
Wants more division
He tries to pit people against each other to keep them from realizing what is truly happening
In his lost and riven land
The society is deeply divided and has lost its sense of unity
He plays with real lives
He is willing to sacrifice and manipulate people to get what he wants
In the darkest game of life
He is playing a risky game and is willing to do whatever it takes to win
His greedy eyes
He is only interested in accumulating more wealth and power
Look insane, frozen smile like he's in pain
His facial expressions reveal a twisted and sinister underlying motive
He doesn't count
The well-being of other people is not something he takes into account
The human cost but only money made or lost
He only cares about how much he stands to gain or lose financially
King for a day
He is in power, but it won't last forever and he can't rule indefinitely
He kills the truth and looks away
He is not interested in the facts or reality of a situation and is willing to sweep inconvenient truths under the rug
Lives like the world would end today
He is living recklessly and unsustainably, without considering future consequences
What do you hide, why do you lie?
He isn't honest and is always concealing something from others
Who made the rules for this game?
He is questioning the legitimacy of the system that gave him power
Who is paying your champagne?
He is asking who is really funding his campaign and supporting him financially
All the mercy in the world
Even if people are forgiving and generous, it won't change the reality of the situation
Cannot save you anymore
He is beyond redemption and help from others
He knows how to justify
He is skilled at making excuses or rationalizations
And how to feed the myths
He is able to perpetuate lies and spread false information
How to glorify
He is adept at making himself seem greater than he really is
The lies and hide the truth
He is always hiding realities and creating a false image
He talks a lot but
He is very talkative, but doesn't say much that is meaningful
His mouth is full of empty words
His speeches are mostly meaningless rhetoric that don't convey any actual solutions or insights
He has the right friends
He surrounds himself with people who can help him get what he wants
Making shady inside deals
He is making agreements and promises that are not aboveboard or transparent
Before the story ends
The situation will eventually reach a conclusion
We will be out of tears
People will eventually become numb to the suffering and corruption around them
Fools give the answers
Those who are naive and gullible are easier to manipulate and exploit
Wise men don't even try
People who are enlightened and experienced are less likely to get involved in such dirty politics
The time has come
It is finally time to take action and bring an end to this injustice
To dethrone him but there's a new clone stepping in
Someone else is now taking up the mantle of power and they are no better than the previous person
Just more scum
The new ruler is just as corrupt and unworthy as the old one
Another greedy, rotten puppet on a string
The new leader is also being controlled by others and is not acting of their own volition
I own the seas
The old king is suggesting that he has immense power and authority
I have the Earth on its knees
He believes he has complete control over the planet
Give me another day
He is asking for more time to carry out his misdeeds
And I'll take your future away
He is making it clear that he is not interested in the well-being or future of others
Writer(s): Janne Björkroth
Contributed by Jordyn J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kimtorstai
on Dancing with the Beast
Am I dead or just asleep?
Did I dive into the deep?
I′m lost in black
I see no wound, I see no blood
But I'm buried the mud
Can′t find my way back
I am coming out of hell
I saw how angels fell
I'm not the same
Just watch me coming out of hell
I'm still here, alive and well
I′m not the same anymore
Like in endless dream
I am dancing with the beast
Faster and faster
Spinning in this twisted feast
I am dancing with the beast
Running on melting ice
It was the last roll of the dice
Every time
Oh, it hounds me when I fall
In the shadows on the wall
I hear it′s call
In a nightmare, not asleep
Without light and without dreams
The beast is in me
A creature from the other side
It's walking by my side
All this time
It is burning but won′t kill
I still have my mind and will
I save my last dance for me
Like in endless dream
I am dancing with the beast
Faster and faster
Spinning in this twisted feast
I am dancing with the beast
Running on melting ice
It was the last roll of the dice
Every time
I'm dancing with the beast
I′m dancing with the beast
I'm dancing with the beast
I′m dancing with the beast
Like in endless dream
I am dancing with the beast
Faster and faster
Spinning in this twisted feast
I am dancing with the beast
Running on melting ice
It was the last roll of the dice
Every time hoidetaan