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LIVE REVIEW / PHOTO GALLERY: BEAST IN BLACK DARK CONNECTION TOUR 2022

Heavy metal band Beast In Black just wrapping up their 2022 Dark Connection North American Tour, supported by Seven Kingdoms and Striker. After this they will join forces with Nightwish, before heading back to Europe. We caught up with them in Vancouver BC.

Written by Arturs Feists

Beast in Black is a Finnish-Greek-Hungarian heavy metal band that was founded in 2015 in Helsinki by guitarist and songwriter Anton Kabanen. The musical influences of the band include Judas Priest, Manowar, W.A.S.P., Accept and Black Sabbath.

The sound of 80’s rock and disco synthesizers combined with stage choreography, impressive guitar intros and solos – you can name it as
Beast in Black. The group’s energy flowed all over the hall, just like the rays of light, and made the legs and heads move even in the last row seats.
Beast in Black played to their full potential and the audience paid genuine accolades in return. Excellent communication and attitude towards the audience, “give it all” attitude of the group on the stage further intensified the audience’s enthusiasm and long ovations.

Seven Kingdoms at the Rickshaw Theatre on April 20, 2022

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Seven Kingdoms is an American power metal band from DeLand, Florida. The band was formed in DeLand in 2007 by guitarist Camden Cruz and vocalist Bryan Edwards, after they parted with their previous band, This Solemn Vow. The band has shifted lineups repeatedly, and currently includes guitarists Cruz and Kevin Byrd, drummer Keith Byrd, vocalist Sabrina Valentine, and bassist Aaron Sluss. Photos from the leg of Dark Connection 2022 tour with Beast in Black and Striker at the Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver BC, Canada on April 20, 2022. 

American extreme metal band “Black Crown Initiate” Live show at the Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver BC, Canada on March 16, 2022

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When asked about the origins of the name “Black Crown Initiate” in a 2016 Reddit AMA, the band stated: “There is a Tibetan spiritual leader that wears a black crown to signify help for humanity. We are all pervert pigs so we help by showing people that, first about ourselves.”