Beast In Black have premiered a new video for their new song “Enter The Behelit.” The track was recorded as part of a collaboration with the video game series “Diablo” and the dark fantasy manga “Berserk.” Notably, the single will also be available on limited edition vinyl.
Further information was shared in a press release:
“The crossover event with Berserk — the beloved, classic manga written and illustrated by Kentaro Miura — will take place in Diablo IV and its mobile instillation, Diablo Immortal, beginning May 6 and May 1 respectively. Both Diablo and Berserk explore themes of good versus evil against a backdrop of terrifying darkness, making this crossover a perfect match for fans.
The limited-edition maxi single will feature a brand-new song “Enter The Behelit” from Beast In Black, inspired by Berserk and produced exclusively for the game, as well as remastered versions of fan-favorite tracks “Die By The Blade” from the album “From Hell With Love” and “The Fifth Angel” from the band’s debut album, “Berserker”. With many songs taking inspiration from Berserk story and characters, the Finnish heavy metal band’s music often reflects the undercurrents of struggle, fighting against overwhelming odds, and battling inner demons — themes that are prevalent in the games of the Diablo franchise.
Two hundred maxi singles have been lathe cut on black and red marbled vinyl and feature artwork from Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal, all created hand in hand the Diablo art team and the Berserk IP holders. The front of the vinyl heroes Diablo IV, while the back features key art from Diablo Immortal. The vinyl also includes a turntable zoetrope slipmat, band stickers, behind the scenes negative photos and concept art from the Diablo IV development team behind the Berserk partnership.”
Guitarist Anton Kabanen added:
“The essence that swells in boundless volumes from the juxtaposition of light and darkness, angels and demons, good and evil, the carnal and the spiritual, is the key that seamlessly binds together the aesthetics and narratives of Diablo, Berserk and Beast In Black.
To somewhat poetically reflect on this extraordinary yet congruous collaboration I can say it feels almost as if this newborn and destined-to-be trinity has been designed by the God Hand itself. On behalf of Beast In Black’s team I express our sincerest gratitude to the dedicated teams at Blizzard, Berserk and Nuclear Blast. Thank you for making this happen. And finally, my individual acknowledgement and bottomless gratitude goes — as always — to Kentaro Miura.”
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