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Diablo® and Berserk Join Forces with Beast In Black for Epic Collaboration

Blizzard’s Diablo® has teamed up with manga legends Berserk and Finnish heavy metal band Beast In Black for an epic collaboration.

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In a groundbreaking collaboration, Blizzard’s Diablo®, the legendary Action RPG series, has teamed up with Berserk, the acclaimed manga by Kentaro Miura, and Finnish heavy metal band Beast In Black. This unexpected collaboration, announced today, brings fans a brand-new track, “Enter The Behelit,” alongside a limited-edition vinyl release and a cinematic music video and promises to create a unique experience for fans of all three franchises, blending themes of darkness, inner demons, and eternal battles between good and evil.

The track “Enter The Behelit,” inspired by Berserk and created exclusively for Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal, will be available digitally worldwide starting April 28. Along with the new song, the maxi single will feature remastered fan-favourite Beast In Black tracks, “Die By The Blade” and “The Fifth Angel.”

Anton Kabanen, guitarist and songwriter for Beast In Black, expressed his excitement over the collaboration, noting the spiritual and narrative alignment between the worlds of Diablo, Berserk, and the band’s music:

“The essence that swells in boundless volumes from the juxtaposition of light and darkness, angels and demons, good and evil, is the key that seamlessly binds together the aesthetics and narratives of Diablo, Berserk, and Beast In Black.”

Fans will be able to grab a limited-edition black and red marbled vinyl, featuring artwork from both Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal, as well as exclusive goodies like a turntable zoetrope slipmat, behind-the-scenes concept art, and stickers. Only 200 of these vinyls have been lathe-cut, making them a must-have for collectors.

To complement the release, the music video for “Enter The Behelit” debuted on Nuclear Blast’s YouTube channel today. Directed by Katri Ilona Koppanen, known for her work on previous Beast In Black videos, the video blends the haunting worlds of Diablo and Berserk with the band’s signature gothic style. A behind-the-scenes feature will also be released, giving fans a glimpse of the collaboration process.

Check out the video here:

Meanwhile, Diablo IV fans are in for even more excitement with the upcoming Season 8, Belial’s Return, launching on April 29. The crossover with Berserk will bring iconic in-game content such as Berserker armour for the Barbarian, Skull Knight skins for the Necromancer, and a Chimimoryo pet. Diablo Immortal players will also see Berserk-inspired cosmetics and face off against powerful foes from the manga, including Nosferatu Zodd.

This monumental crossover, launching in early May, is a celebration of all things dark and epic in gaming, music, and manga. You can find out more details about the crossover between Diablo and Berserk here.

Beast In Black x Diablo Promo Pack Artwork

Beast In Black x Diablo Promo Pack Artwork

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