The Black League

The Profile

Finnish heavy metal band formed by Taneli Jarva after leaving Sentenced; debut Ichor was released on Spinefarm and received praise for its mix of doom and heavy elements.

Taneli Jarva fronts the project and is credited in the DeBaser review as taking charge of most of the songwriting on Ichor. The review (and release information) links the debut to Spinefarm Records; the review also references band musicians including Valanne and Ranta by surname.

DeBaser's review (by fjelltronen) praises Ichor as a powerful debut from Taneli Jarva's The Black League, noting varied, energetic tracks and standout vocals. The album is described as mixing doom, heavy and thrash elements with Sabbathian grooves and melodic solos. Reviewer highlights Jarva's songwriting, the band's dynamics, and the emotional, melancholic atmosphere.