BEAST IN BLACK guitarist Anton Kabanen has announced that he will sit out the band's North American tour with HELLOWEEN due to work on their long-awaited fourth studio album.

In a social media post earlier today, Kabanen explained that making this album has been a challenging process filled with distractions, challenges, and deviations, but it has finally reached a pivotal checkpoint.

However, completing the album requires his utmost attention, and he needs to stay behind to ensure it meets expectations.

The North American tour will launch tonight in Dallas, Texas, and conclude on May 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A year ago, BEAST IN BLACK collaborated with Diablo and Berserk for an exclusive track, "Enter The Behelit".

In June 2024, the band released a new single called "Power Of The Beast".

Kabanen was previously dismissed from BATTLE BEAST in February 2015 due to disagreements.

This development is significant as it affects the North American tour lineup and the progress of the album.

Kabanen apologized for any disappointment this may cause fans but expressed gratitude for their understanding and patience.