The Black League was a heavy metal band from Finland. They were formed in 1998 by Taneli Jarva, three years after his departure from Finnish metal band 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. In October 2014, Taneli Jarva pronounced of his decision to call the band the quits due to "lack of personal inspiration". Band members Taneli Jarva – lead vocals (1998–2014) Maike Valanne – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1998–2014) Heavy Hiltunen – lead guitar (2005–2014) Ilkka Tanska – bass (2005–2014) Rale Tiiainen – drums (2005–2014) Previous members Alexi Ranta – lead guitar (1998–2005) Mikko Laurila (a.k.a. Florida) – bass (1998–2005) Kimmo Luttinen (a.k.a. Sir Luttinen) – drums (1998–2005) Session members Lene Leinonen – bass (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) References 1998 establishments in Finland Finnish heavy metal musical groups Musical groups established in 1998 Musical quintets