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Gates Open Strikes Back with “The Black Scorpion” – Out April 30th

Finnish blackened death/thrash metal outfit Gates Open is set to unleash their latest single, The Black Scorpion , on April 30th via Inverse Records . Known for blending blistering thrash riffs with the dark intensity of blackened death metal, Gates Open continues to carve their mark on the extreme metal scene.

Formed in 2023 by guitarist and composer Jere Neejärvi and vocalist Tommi Manninen , Gates Open has roots reaching back to 2007 with previous collaborations. Since their inception, the band has delivered a string of powerful releases including singles like The Awakening (June 2023), Let The Night Become Your Guide (October 2023), and The Blood On Their Hands (October 2025), along with the debut full-length Voice After Silence (February 2024) and the six-song EP Black Clouds Over The World (October 2024).

The Black Scorpion showcases the band’s signature blend of relentless riffing, razor-sharp drumming, and ferocious vocals. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Jere Neejärvi, with lyrics and vocal performances by Tommi Manninen, the single is accompanied by a visually striking lyric video crafted by Asif Haroon .

Fans of Children Of Bodom, Norther, Arch Enemy, and Witchery will find themselves right at home in Gates Open’s dark and aggressive soundscapes.

Pre-save or stream The Black Scorpion now: https://music.imusician.pro/a/W2ES535K/

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https://gatesopenband.ct.ws/?i=1
https://www.facebook.com/gatesopenband

Contact: gatesopenband@gmail.com