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'''The Black League''' is a [[Heavy metal music|metal]] band from [[Finland]]. They were formed in 1998 by [[Taneli Jarva]], three years after his departure from [[Finland|Finnish]] metal heavyweights [[Sentenced (band)|Sentenced]]. The Black League's first two full-lengths carry on the spirit from Taneli's work with his former band, seasoning their metal with elements of traditional [[Rock and roll|rock 'n' roll]]. On their third release, ''Man's Ruin Revisited'', these influences take an even more prominent role in their sound. <ref name=archives>{{cite web|title=The Black League|url=http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/The_Black_League/667|publisher=metal-archives.com|accessdate=13 January 2014}}</ref> <ref name=metal>{{cite web|title=The Black League|url=http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/groupe-groupe-The_Black_League-l-en.html|publisher=spirit-of-metal.com|accessdate=13 January 2014}}</ref> <ref name=fm>{{cite web|title=The Black League|url=http://www.last.fm/music/The+Black+League|publisher=last.fm|accessdate=13 January 2014}}</ref> <ref name=sputnik>{{cite web|title=The Black League|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands/The-Black-League/47772/|publisher=sputnikmusic.com|accessdate=13 January 2014}}</ref>. In October 2014, Taneli Jarva pronounced of his decision to call the band the quits due to "lack of personal inspiration". <ref name=quits>{{cite web|title=The Black League|url=https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLeague|accessdate=6 October 2014}} |
'''The Black League''' is a [[Heavy metal music|metal]] band from [[Finland]]. They were formed in 1998 by [[Taneli Jarva]], three years after his departure from [[Finland|Finnish]] metal heavyweights [[Sentenced (band)|Sentenced]]. The Black League's first two full-lengths carry on the spirit from Taneli's work with his former band, seasoning their metal with elements of traditional [[Rock and roll|rock 'n' roll]]. On their third release, ''Man's Ruin Revisited'', these influences take an even more prominent role in their sound. <ref name=archives>{{cite web|title=The Black League|url=http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/The_Black_League/667|publisher=metal-archives.com|accessdate=13 January 2014}}</ref> <ref name=metal>{{cite web|title=The Black League|url=http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/groupe-groupe-The_Black_League-l-en.html|publisher=spirit-of-metal.com|accessdate=13 January 2014}}</ref> <ref name=fm>{{cite web|title=The Black League|url=http://www.last.fm/music/The+Black+League|publisher=last.fm|accessdate=13 January 2014}}</ref> <ref name=sputnik>{{cite web|title=The Black League|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands/The-Black-League/47772/|publisher=sputnikmusic.com|accessdate=13 January 2014}}</ref>. In October 2014, Taneli Jarva pronounced of his decision to call the band the quits due to "lack of personal inspiration". <ref name=quits>{{cite web|title=The Black League|url=https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLeague|accessdate=6 October 2014}}</ref> |
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The Black League | |
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| Origin | Oulu, Finland |
| Genres | Heavy metal |
| Years active | 1998-2014 |
| Labels | Spinefarm, Wolfgang |
| Members | Taneli Jarva Heavy Hiltunen Maike Valanne Ilkka Tanska Rale Tilainen |
| Past members | Alexi Ranta Mikko "Florida" Laurila Kimmo "Sir" Luttinen |
The Black League is a metal band from Finland. They were formed in 1998 by Taneli Jarva, three years after his departure from Finnish metal heavyweights Sentenced. The Black League's first two full-lengths carry on the spirit from Taneli's work with his former band, seasoning their metal with elements of traditional rock 'n' roll. On their third release, Man's Ruin Revisited, these influences take an even more prominent role in their sound. [1] [2] [3] [4]. In October 2014, Taneli Jarva pronounced of his decision to call the band the quits due to "lack of personal inspiration". [5]
Band members (May 2005- October 2014)
- Taneli Jarva - vocals
- Maike Valanne - guitar & back vocals
- Heavy Hiltunen - guitar
- Ilkka Tanska - bass guitar
- Rale Tiiainen] - drums
Previous members
- Alexi Ranta - lead guitar (1998 - 2005)
- Mikko Laurila (aka Florida) - bass guitar (1998 - 2005)
- Kimmo Luttinen (aka Sir Luttinen) - drums (1998 - 2005)
Session members
- Lene Leinonen - bass guitar (live 2004)
Discography
Demos
- Demo 98 (1998)
Singles
- Cold Women & Warm Beer (2003)
EPs
- Doomsday Sun (2001)
Albums
- Ichor (2000)
- Utopia A.D. (2001)
- Man's Ruin Revisited (2004)
- A Place Called Bad (2005)
- Ghost Brothel (2009)
Videography
- Winter Winds Sing (2000)
- Rex Talionis (2002)
- Same Ol' Fuckery (2005)
- The Pusher (2007)
- The Beast Is a Riddle (2009)
References
- ^ "The Black League". metal-archives.com. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ^ "The Black League". spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ^ "The Black League". last.fm. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ^ "The Black League". sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ^ "The Black League". Retrieved 6 October 2014.