Battle Beast Part Ways With Noora Louhimo After 13 Years Together
Finnish metal band Battle Beast have officially announced their split with vocalist Noora Louhimo. The decision brings to an end a more than thirteen-year chapter that became one of the most important periods in the band’s history and largely shaped its modern sound and international success.
The information was published on December 15 through the band’s official channels. The musicians stated that the separation was mutual: Noora Louhimo decided to focus on her own creative path and solo projects, which are difficult to pursue alongside the demanding schedule of Battle Beast. The band thanked the singer for the years of collaboration, highlighting her contribution to the music, stage image, and overall development of the group.
In her own statement, Noora Louhimo emphasized that the years spent in Battle Beast were a crucial part of her life and personal growth. According to the singer, her departure does not represent a break with the past, but rather the beginning of a new stage and fresh creative exploration. She also expressed her gratitude to the fans for their long-standing support.
Noora joined Battle Beast in 2012 and since then became the voice of the band on six studio albums. During this time, the group established itself as one of the most recognizable acts in European power metal, with Louhimo’s vocals becoming an essential element of the band’s signature sound and live energy.
The most recent Battle Beast release featuring Noora was the album Steelbound, issued in October 2025. The record received positive feedback and served as a fitting conclusion to another chapter in the band’s career. Alongside her work with the group, the singer also developed her own projects, including Noora Louhimo Experience, as well as collaborations such as Laurenne/Louhimo.
In their official statement, Battle Beast emphasized that the band will continue moving forward and is already preparing for the next step. The name of the new vocalist will be announced soon, marking the beginning of a new era for the group.
The departure of Noora Louhimo has become a significant moment for fans worldwide and will undoubtedly go down in history as the end of one of the most prominent and long-lasting eras of Battle Beast, leaving behind a substantial musical legacy and a high standard for the band’s future lineup.
