The Black League

The Black League was a heavy 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]

The Black League
OriginOulu, Finland
GenresHeavy metal
Years active1998-2014
LabelsSpinefarm, Wolfgang
Associated actsSentenced
MembersTaneli Jarva
Heavy Hiltunen
Maike Valanne
Ilkka Tanska
Rale Tilainen
Past membersAlexi Ranta
Mikko "Florida" Laurila
Kimmo "Sir" Luttinen

Band members (May 2005-October 2014)

Previous members
  • Alexi Ranta - lead guitar (1998-2005)
  • Mikko Laurila (aka Florida) - bass (1998-2005)
  • Kimmo Luttinen (aka Sir Luttinen) - drums (1998-2005)

Session members
  • Lene Leinonen - bass (live 2004)

Discography

Demos
  • Demo 98 (1998)

Singles

EPs

Albums

Videography
  • Winter Winds Sing (2000)
  • Rex Talionis (2002)
  • Same Ol' Fuckery (2005)
  • The Pusher (2007)
  • The Beast Is a Riddle (2009)

References
  1. "The Black League". metal-archives.com. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  2. "The Black League". spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  3. "The Black League". last.fm. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  4. "The Black League". sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  5. "The Black League". Retrieved 6 October 2014.
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