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GATES OPEN RETURNS WITH FEROCIOUS NEW SINGLE “THE BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS” Wednesday September 17 2025, 4:06 PM

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GATES OPEN RETURNS WITH FEROCIOUS NEW SINGLE “THE BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS”

Finnish blackened death/thrash metal duo set to unleash relentless fury on October 2, 2025 via Inverse Records

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Helsinki, Finland – Gates Open, the Finnish blackened death/thrash metal powerhouse, is back with their latest single, “The Blood On Their Hands” , hitting the streets on October 2, 2025 . Following a string of critically acclaimed singles and the explosive “Black Clouds Over The World” EP, this release marks another brutal chapter in the band’s rise through the Scandinavian metal underground.

Founded in 2023 by guitarist and composer Jere Neejärvi and vocalist Tommi Manninen , Gates Open has roots reaching back to 2007, when the duo first collaborated in earlier projects. The band quickly cemented its presence in the Finnish metal scene, with a string of singles including “The Awakening” (June 2023), “Let The Night Become Your Guide” (October 2023), and the self-titled “Gates Open” (December 2023). Their debut full-length album, Voice After Silence (February 2024), and the follow-up EP, Black Clouds Over The World (October 2024), solidified the band’s reputation for dark, aggressive riffs and relentless intensity.

“The Blood On Their Hands” delivers a perfect storm of blackened death metal aggression and thrash metal precision, drawing comparisons to Children of Bodom, Norther, Arch Enemy, and Witchery . With Jere Neejärvi handling composition, guitars, bass, drums, and production and Tommi Manninen providing vicious vocals and lyrics , Gates Open continues to showcase a tightly honed sound that is both merciless and meticulously crafted.

The single is accompanied by a lyric video created by Deep S (Fiverr) , offering fans a visual entry into the dark, haunting world of Gates Open. Distributed via Inverse Records , the band remains fully self-managed, maintaining complete creative control over their music and vision.

Fans of aggressive, uncompromising metal won’t want to miss this latest offering from one of Finland’s most ferocious new acts.

Release Date: October 2, 2025
Label: Inverse Records
Genre: Blackened Death / Thrash Metal
For Fans Of: Children Of Bodom, Norther, Arch Enemy, Witchery

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