The Black League

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.

Band members (as of May 2005)

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)

External links

Official website
Major Leidén Productions