What makes Dark Connection by Beast in Black notable?

The album debuted at number one on the Finnish Albums Chart and received positive reviews for its blend of power metal with cinematic elements. Critics highlighted its strong songwriting and production quality, which contributed to Beast in Black's rising status in the heavy metal community. Released on October 29, 2021, Dark Connection is Beast in Black's third studio album, following their successful release of Berserker in 2019. The band was gaining recognition in the power metal scene, solidifying their style with more intricate themes and sounds that showcased their growth since their debut.

How many songs are on Dark Connection?

Dark Connection has 13 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

Released 5 years ago this October

Dark Connection

Beast in Black · 2021

59 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal

Epic melodies and thunderous riffs collide in a sci-fi narrative, crafting a vivid power metal soundscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Blade Runner — Kicking off the album with a powerful riff and soaring vocals, this track encapsulates the band's signature blend of heavy metal energy and melodic hooks.
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Highway to Mars — This track infuses a catchy chorus with a driving rhythm, showcasing lyrical themes of adventure and exploration that resonate throughout the album.
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My Dystopia — Offering an atmospheric build-up leading into intense riffs, this song explores darker themes while highlighting the band's lyrical depth and musical complexity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

Strong melodies and production elevate this power metal album, though it remains within genre conventions.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature high-energy tempos and soaring vocals, establishing a strong opening before the pace shifts in track four.
Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, enhancing the cinematic quality of the music, particularly in 'Moonlight Rendezvous' and 'My Dystopia'.
The album's narrative is reinforced through interludes and thematic lyrics that connect the songs, creating a cohesive story arc.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Blade Runner 4:08
2 Bella Donna 3:53
3 Highway to Mars 5:14
4 Hardcore 3:34
5 One Night in Tokyo 3:07
6 Moonlight Rendezvous 5:39
7 Revengeance Machine 4:09
8 Dark New World 3:58
9 To the Last Drop of Blood 3:55
10 Broken Survivors 4:26
11 My Dystopia 5:52
12 Battle Hymn 6:55
13 They Don’t Care About Us 4:33

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