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Kasperi Heikkinen part ways with Beast In Black

Author Benedetta Baldin - 22.10.2025

In an unexpected and shocking turn of events, guitarist Kasperi Heikkinen part ways with Finnish band Beast In Black, right in the middle of their touring with Helloween.

With heavy hearts, we announce that Kasperi Heikkinen is parting ways with Beast In Black after ten incredible years together. As we’re currently in the midst of a massive tour with Helloween, we’ll continue performing as a four-piece for a few shows until we find the right guitarist to join our ranks.

We want to express our deepest gratitude to Kasperi for a decade filled with Heavy Metal and unforgettable memories. Since we’re in the middle of a tour, we won’t be commenting further at this time – but we’re looking forward to rocking out with all of you, our Beasts, louder than ever!

Recently, the band proudly announced an extended European tour for 2026. Some shows will be announced during their tour with Helloween, which is currently underway.

The band comments: “We’re beyond thrilled to announce our headlining tour for the end of 2026, which will be the live presentation of the fourth Beast In Black album. Sonata Arctica as special guests and Frozen Crown as support will join us on this journey; we’re delighted to share the stage with these incredible bands. We promise you a show like no other from Beast In Black, and we guarantee a night you’ll always remember.”

26.10.2026 UK LONDON O2 Forum Kentish Town
27.10.2026 BE Brussels, Ancienne Belgique
28.10.2026 NL Tilburg, O13
29.10.2026 DE Leipzig, Haus Auensee
31.10.2026 AT Vienna, Gasometer Wien
01.11.2026 HU Budapest, Barba Negra
02.11.2026 CZ Zlin, Sports Hall Datart  
03.11.2026 TBA 
05.11.2026 DE Berlin, Columbiahalle
06.11.2026 DE Hanover, Swiss Life Hall
07.11.2026 DE Ludwigsburg, MHP Arena
08.11.2026 DE Offenbach, Stadthalle  
09.11.2026 TBA 
11.11.2026 ES Barcelona, Razzmatazz 1
12.11.2026 TBA
13.11.2026 ES Bilbao, Santana 27
14.11.2026 TBA 
15.11.2026 TBA
17.11.2026 TBA 
18.11.2026 TBA 
20.11.2026 DE Munich, Zenith München
21.11.2026 LU LUXEMBOURG Rockhal  
22.11.2026 TBA
23.11.2026 TBA
24.11.2026 TBA
25.11.2026 SE Stockholm, Fryshuset Arenan
27.11.2026 TBA 
28.11.2026 TBA 
05.12.2026 TBA

Ticket links:

https://beastinblack.com/tour
https://www.contrapromotion.com/Artists/Beast-In-Black

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