EXODUS Unleash Video for Title Track of Upcoming Album “Goliath”

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EXODUS have unleashed the colossal title track from their new album, Goliath, out March 20, 2026 via Napalm Records! Revealed today with an accompanying music video, “Goliath” simmers the tempo down with winding, malevolent leads, towering drums and ominous string work from violinist Katie Jacoby, coupled with intricate guitars by the legendary Gary Holt.
 
Even over 40 years after their debut, EXODUS are steadfast in their refusal to settle for the safety of mediocrity and continue to forge their trademark just as resolutely as they did in their fruition. The band’s highly anticipated 12th studio album is their most multifaceted offering so far, featuring several epic collaborations and marking the return of Rob Dukes as lead vocalist. Secure your copy of Goliath now and check out the music video for the title track below!
 
EXODUS on “Goliath”:
“‘Goliath’ may quite possibly be the heaviest thing we have ever done, and certainly the slowest song in our catalog, as close to doom metal as Exodus we get! Just pure evil, as sinister as it gets, featuring our friend Katie Jacoby, who laid down 18 tracks of strings in the middle harmony section, making the song go from just pure horror to a thing of beauty.”

Pre-Order Your Copy of Goliath HERE

Goliath wastes no time proving as massive as its name, with a sinister introduction opening “3111”. Ode to owning one’s own volatility “Hostis Humani Generis” features a palpable lyrical delivery from Rob Dukes that cuts like crystal amid frenetic riffs, before rolling into “The Changing Me”. The track’s introductory notes cascade into hair-raising rhythms, forming one of the band’s most anthemic offerings – blending menace and melody with the cleans of guest Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain) together with Tom Hunting and at the end both Peter and Robb scream off the song. Harmonic dual axe acrobatics from resident guitar legends Gary Holt and Lee Altus. “Promise You This” incites mosh pit treachery with explosive energy, cyclonic riffs and turbocharged soloing from Holt and Altus. Tracks like “Beyond The Event Horizon” and “2 Minutes Hate” provide EXODUS’ trademark deadly dose of thrash theatricality – the latter boasting one of the album’s most grimacing, grooving pit primers – while undeniably 90s-tinged metallic charm attacks alongside drummer Tom Hunting and bassist Jack Gibson’s unmistakable rhythmic rage on tracks like “Violence Works”. The nearly eight-minute epic “Summon Of The God Unknown” turns the danger dial to max capacity, setting the stage with a wicked introductory passage before traversing a variegated passage of trudging riffs and heavy metal melody. Power packed closer “The Dirtiest Of The Dozen” wraps the album on a manic high, showcasing EXODUS pulling out all the stops on all instruments. Flurried dueling solos, an isolated bass excursion, rigorous drum dexterity and a blend of both gritty vocal passages and cutting chants combine to serve as yet another prime example of the band’s ever-evolving musical mastery.
 
Produced by EXODUS, mixed and mastered by Mark Lewis (Whitechapel, Nile, Undeath), Goliath beams with the explosive authenticity that has set EXODUS eons apart from their peers since the release of their debut, 1985’s groundbreaking thrash blueprint Bonded By Blood. 40 years later, EXODUS are steadfast in their refusal to settle for the safety of mediocrity, fearing nothing and no one and continuing to forge their trademark just as resolutely as they did in their fruition.
 
EXODUS on the new album Goliath:
“Are we excited for this record? That’s an understatement. We put everything we had into this record (and it’s 80 percent complete follow up, but we’ll save that conversation for another day!) and it’s one of our proudest accomplishments. Wildly collaborative, the most band centric album to date with four songs written by Lee, lyrics by Gary, Rob, Lee and Tom, and just killer all the way around. The time to let the monster loose is coming! Bow Down!”

Goliath tracklisting:
1             3111     
2             Hostis Humani Generis 
3             The Changing Me (feat. Peter Tägtgren)
4             Promise You This            
5             Goliath  (feat. Katie Jacoby)
6             Beyond The Event Horizon         
7             2 Minutes Hate
8             Violence Works
9             Summon Of The God Unknown 
10          The Dirtiest Of The Dozen          

EXODUS Live 2026
 
Canada Tour
w/ Megadeth, Anthrax
Will do VIP meet & greets
02/18/26: Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place
02/20/26: Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome
02/21/26: Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place
 
02/22/26: Fort McMurry, AB @ CNOOC Field House #
02/24/26: Saskatoon, SK @ SaskTel Centre
02/25/26: Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre
02/26/26: Thunder Bay, ON @ Thunder Bay Auditorium #
02/28/26: London, ON @ Canada Life Place
03/01/26: Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre
03/03/26: Halifax, NS @ Scotiabank Centre
03/04/26: Moncton, NB @ Avenir Centre
03/06/26: Québec, QC @ Videotron Centre
# without Megadeth
 
EU/UK Tour
w/ Kreator, Carcass, Nails
20.03.26 PT – Lisbon / MEO Arena
22.03.26 ES – Madrid / Palacio Vistalegre
24.03.26 FR – Paris / Zenith Paris
25.03.26 BE – Brussels / Ancienne Belgique
27.03.26 UK – London / O2 Academy Brixton
28.03.26 UK – Manchester / O2 Apollo Manchester
29.03.26 UK – Glasgow / O2 Academy Glasgow
31.03.26 LU – Esch-sur-Alzette / Rockhal
01.04.26 CH – Zurich / Halle 622
03.04.26 NL – ’s-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) / Brabanthallen
04.04.26 DE – Essen / Grugahalle
05.04.26 DE – Frankfurt / Jahrhunderthalle
07.04.26 IT – Milan / Alcatraz
08.04.26 SI – Ljubljana / Media Center
09.04.26 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
10.04.26 DE – Ludwigsburg / MHP Arena
11.04.26 DE – Munich / Zenith
12.04.26 CZ – Prague / Forum Karlín
13.04.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
15.04.26 PL – Warsaw / COS Torwar
17.04.26 DE – Hamburg / Inselparkhalle
18.04.26 DE – Berlin / Uber Eats Music Hall
20.04.26 LV – Riga / Palladium
21.04.26 FI – Helsinki / Black Box Finland OY
23.04.26 SE – Stockholm / Annexet
24.04.26 NO – Oslo / Sentrum Scene
25.04.26 DK – Copenhagen / Poolen
 
USA Tour
w/Sepultura
04/29/26: Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont
05/01/26: Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
05/02/26: London, ON @ London Music Hall
05/04/26: Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Theater
05/05/26: Louisville, KY @ Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
05/06/26: Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
05/07/26: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)
05/08/26: New Orleans, LA @ The Civic Theatre
05/11/26: Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Farm
05/12/26: Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
05/13/26: Reading, PA @ Reverb
05/15/26: Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theater
05/17/26: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
05/19/26: Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
05/21/26: Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre
05/22/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
05/23/26: Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
05/25/26: Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
05/26/26: San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
05/28/26: Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
05/29/26: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

EXODUS is:
Tom Hunting – drums
Gary Holt – guitars
Jack Gibson – bass, backing vocals
Lee Altus – guitars
Rob Dukes – lead vocals
 
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Japanese LOVEBITES Sign with Napalm Records, ‘The Castaway’ Single Video Out Now

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Japanese power metal quintet LOVEBITES are setting sail for new horizons by signing with Austrian metal label Napalm Records! In this new partnership, they are sharing their new album, Outstanding Power, effective immediately—at least digitally. Physical formats of their fifth album will be released on May 8, 2026.
 
Founded in 2016, LOVEBITES rocket-launched themselves to the top of the metal scene in their home country—including their debut at the legendary Budokan in Tokyo, coming in March of 2026. Additionally, they have made a name for themselves abroad, gaining recognition at Metal Hammer’s Golden Gods Awards and playing major stages across Europe, from Wacken and Hellfest to Download and Bloodstock. Now, the women thrillingly add multifaceted elements to their highly skilled power metal, letting their vocalist and instrumentalists shine equally. Outstanding Power is just what it claims to be: outstandingly powerful.
 
Fans eagerly awaiting Outstanding Power can have a look at the music video for the first single, “The Castaway”. The album’s opening track dashes forward with galloping riffs and sweeping pathos. “The Castaway” is a speedy power metal hymn extraordinaire, featuring rousing vocals and shimmering guitar and bass solos—a forceful first glimpse into a passionate album.
 
LOVEBITES about the signing:
“We are very excited to announce that we have signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records, excluding Asia. Their roster is filled with metal bands ranging from rising stars to globally successful acts, and even legendary icons respected by all. We are proud to become part of this illustrious history. Together with Napalm Records, whose passion for heavy metal matches our own, we will ensure the success of our upcoming album, Outstanding Power. Stay tuned!”

LOVEBITES about Outstanding Power:
“Unlike the solid ground of land, the sea never offers stability. Yet a ship pushes forward across its surface, never yielding to the crashing waves, raging storms, or roaring thunder. It was with this sense of overwhelming power that we created a truly one‑of‑a‑kind album—something only we could bring into the world. We hope metalheads everywhere will draw strength from the songs contained in Outstanding Power, and we look forward to setting sail together aboard the ship called LOVEBITES!”

Order Your Copy of Outstanding Power NOW

Outstanding Power dashes forward with galloping riffs and sweeping pathos in its opening song, “The Castaway”, a speedy power metal hymn extraordinaire, featuring rousing vocals and shimmering guitar and bass solos. Encouraging “Silence The Void” ties in with catchy verses, while “Forbidden Thirst” channels the inner turmoil in its lyrics into heroic storytelling through music, crowned again with impressive solos by guitarists Miyako and Midori. In mature “Blazing Halo”, their dual guitars take the form of AC/DC-esque structures, gifting a classical sense to LOVEBITES’ high-energy approach. “Dream Of King” starts off as a stripped-down, mid-tempo anthem, letting vocalist Asami shine, before crescendoing into an emotional firework—an easy album highlight! Following, LOVEBITES channel some classic genre imagery by dedicating “Phoenix Rises Again” to the mighty mythical creature with regenerative powers, a symbol to outlast and overcome struggles. “Out Of Control” is a true rock hymn, perfectly matching its successor “Wheels On Fire” in its heavy metal vibe. A suspenseful riff builds up tension for “The Eve Of Change”, reminding listeners to raise their voices and stand up for themselves—this is the call! With “Reaper’s Lullaby”, the Japanese five-piece ventures into rougher territory, adding gang shouts to a thrash-reminiscent sound. Delightfully fast, repeating the lyrics burns in their meaning, giving the words significant weight and turning the song into another standout showing LOVEBITES’ versatile skills. Instantly contrasting comes the power ballad “Eternally”, layering Asami’s gentle vocals with tender keys before making room for her ardent vibrato and sweeping instrumentals, before Outstanding Power finds its finale with ever so heartfelt “One Will Remain”.

Outstanding Power tracklisting:

  1. The Castaway
  2. Silence The Void
  3. Forbidden Thirst
  4. Blazing Halo
  5. Dream Of King
  6. Phoenix Rises Again
  7. Out Of Control
  8. Wheels On Fire
  9. The Eve Of Change
  10. Reaper’s Lullaby
  11. Eternally
  12. One Will Remain

LOVEBITES are:          
Asami – Vocals
Midori – Guitars
Miyako – Guitars & Keyboards
Fami – Bass
Haruna – Drums
 
LOVEBITES online:        
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TABERNIS Reveal New Single And Video ‘Tenebrae’

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Just having solidified their new partnership with Napalm Records, folk duo TABERNIS expands the invitation to their enigmatic ritual with new single “Tenebrae”. The first offering from their upcoming debut album, Seasons of the Dark Hive, unveiled April 24, 2026, is named after the Latin word for “darkness” and intertwines ancient tradition and dark mysticism in an array of moody instrumentals. Buoyantly buzzing in nature, it offers an enchanting glimpse into the intoxicating experience that is TABERNIS. Welcome to the Dark Hive.
 
TABERNIS about “Tenebrae”:
“‘Tenebrae’ is the first visual approach toward the heart of the Dark Hive. It is a sanctuary of shadow, both welcoming and filled with mysteries. In this first revealed track, the melancholy fades to make room for a more rhythmic approach. The track has a steady tempo, and the balance between slowness and urgency allows you to close your eyes and let yourself be carried into your inner journey with energy and lightness. Live, ‘Tenebrae’ will let you move naturally, connect with others, and let go. And we keep the ritual of opening the passage: we will travel to share our music in this physical plane, to meet each other and forget our personal darkness.”

Hear the call: TABERNIS summon the shadows for their debut album, Seasons of the Dark Hive, coming April 24, 2026 via Napalm Records. Born out of a passion for history, the enigmatic folk duo created an immersive sound, with bagpipes and davul bringing medieval times to life. TABERNIS intertwine ancient tradition and dark mysticism, their haunting harmonies gifting melodies to the delicate art of beekeeping. Already having performed at major festivals like Wacken and Summer Breeze Open Air off of their debut EP, Seasons of the Dark Hive will divulge more of the band’s secrets to an ever-growing following.
 
Crafting captivating tunes from echoes of the past, TABERNIS explore age-old heritage with an almost other-worldly charm. Reaching out into the darkness, the duo arranges an ethereal undertow as seductive as honey. Seasons of the Dark Hive is an intoxicating experience, an alluring journey into the shadows. Amidst the bees, you are never alone. Together, we rise. Welcome to the Dark Hive.
 
TABERNIS about Seasons of the Dark Hive:
“The album Season of the Dark Hive came to life naturally, without ever forcing anything. We let the energies that live within us come out in an authentic way, using the keys we have at our disposal. With the support of Napalm Records, we can deliver quality work and open the world of TABERNIS to humans from all horizons. We drew from cultures and musical styles from all eras, from everything that has inspired us through the ages, while keeping our foundation: drum & bagpipe. This is only the beginning of the story. The energies of the seasons guide our lives and our strength, just as they do on this album.”

Order Your Copy of Seasons of the Dark Hive NOW

Expanding their apiary with fifteen tracks, TABERNIS weave pervasive compositions in sacred tradition. Setting the mood as the first call to the eternal dance is “Sanctus”, a summoning of voices, a rhythmic reminder of the strength in many. Following, the duo offers an array of moody instrumentals, some buoyantly buzzing (“Tenebrae”, “Sylvanot”), some pensively droning (“Noctilis”)—all of them mesmerizing. With “Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)”, TABERNIS devote themselves to one of the most famous surviving medieval songs. Their rendition of celebrated German poet Walther von der Vogelweide’s 13th-century “Palestine Song” bestows a special historicism upon Seasons of the Dark Hive. “Hive Dance (Bransle du maître de la maison)” stands with similar history, originating from a late medieval French dance tune. The melodies, mainly conducted by only two instruments, are enriched by the subtle presence of a Dark Monk on strings and, on rare occasions, distorted whispers and the soothing humming of bustling bees, consistently conjuring a unique atmosphere. Seasons of the Dark Hive is an apicultural ritual, and TABERNIS take the lead.

Seasons of the Dark Hive tracklisting:

  1. Sanctus
  2. Tenebrae
  3. Noctilis
  4. Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)
  5. Sylvanot
  6. Verbah Oblitah
  7. Aurora
  8. Florenscentia
  9. Apem Vidi (Ai Vist Lo Lop)
  10. Lupanar Apum
  11. Apiare
  12. Hive Dance (Bransle du maître de la maison)
  13. Meliferum
  14. Calcinae
  15. Apes Saltis

TABERNIS Live 2026
 
Festivals
4.04.26 BE – Mons / Trolls & Légendes
23.05.26 DE – Leipzig / Wave-Gotik-Treffen
11.–12.06.26 DE – Kranichfeld / Sternenklang Festival
13.06.26 DE – Holzappel / Mahlstrom Open Air
20.06.26 DE – Merseburg / Schlossfestspiele Merseburg
8.–9.08.26 DE – Hildesheim / M’era Luna
12.09.26 DE – Erfurt / Fantasypark

TABERNIS are:          
Noxifer (Beekeeper) – Bagpipe 
Umbrae (Beekeeper) – Davul
 
TABERNIS online:          
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NAPALM RECORDS

NERVE STAR to Release Astral DJ Edit of ‘Space Ritual’ Single on 13th March

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NERVE STAR release their Astral DJ edit of new single ‘Space Ritual’, out on 13th March. This shorter length single is a stand alone track, with the full length version being available on their new album ‘White Hot‘, out on 27th February. 

Space Ritual (originally recorded by Spanish band Warlock, demo 1987) 
“The favourite track, for many of our fans. Starts off in a swirling riffing opening, that breaks into a deep Highway Star (Deep purple) type driving riff with some great wah solos and a spacey feedback finish. Great vocals from Matt”

Preorder here: https://linktr.ee/Nervestar
CD White Hot: Amazon.co.uk: CDs & Vinyl
LP White Hot [VINYL]: Amazon.co.uk: CDs & Vinyl

Watch the album teaser:

NERVE STAR are a hard rock/heavy metal band which took form in 2021, playing a blend of 70’s hard rock, 80’s heavy metal, NWOBHM and some punk thrown in the mix, with unrelenting riffs, big drums, thumping bass and loud guitars. 

Throughout the year, the line up began to solidify with Joss Thorley from Manchester on Bass and Chris Billinghurst from Maidenhead on Lead Guitar and they settled on a band name ‘Nerve Star’. It wasn’t possible to rehearse together so some cool tracks were selected and sent out, with initially ten songs home demoed. 

After a couple of changes as they sought to find the ideal line up, in 2023 they brought in a great singer from the South of England, Matt Oakman, and things instantly moved into another league. With Matt on board, they searched around for a second reliable and gifted rock/metal guitarist and drummer, contacting Janne Stark, who loved all the tracks. He had done it all as both a producer and guitarist in Metal, Prog and NWOBHM bands since the 1980’s and recorded and produced his own albums and was a perfect partner for Chris on guitar, they now had their own version of the dual leads of Thin Lizzy.

With all Janne’s experience and solidity, it meant that sessions were completed in days rather than months at his studios in Sweden and everything started to take off. Janne introduced the band to Peter, a band colleague and great drummer from Karlsham in Sweden, so when Peter ‘Trumpeter’ Svensson jumped on board, the line up was complete.

In Spring 2024, with demos of the 11 covers and 2 original tracks completed, they started full recording sessions with Janne and Peter in Sweden and Joss, Chris and Matt with Ras at Raw Studios in England. This continued through 2024/25 until all 13 tracks were completed. 
 
For the final track on the album track that was recorded, one of their guitar heroes was asked if he would like to contribute. Tony Bourge, the heavy metal riff master from the 1970’s Welsh band ‘Budgie’ who was responsible for killer riffs on tracks such as Breadfan/Crash Course In Brain Surgery (covered by Metallica), In For The Kill (Van Halen) and many more. Tony had previously contributed on several Bandolier Kings albums with Janne and agreed to help on one of his own 80’s classic tracks ‘Richard III’, that he originally wrote and recorded with Welsh rockers ‘Tredegar’. Tony recorded all his guitar parts in Wales and sent them across. All three lead guitarists can be heard on this epic track, which is the closer on the upcoming album.

Some extra background to the nature of the songs on this album: 

“Apart from the two instrumentals (Lone Orbit & Calm, Cool & Connected) that were written by our two guitarists to showcase their talents, these are covers. Most were developed during COVID lockdown down years and we deemed them just too good to discard after things opened up again. They were all selected from obscure sources and apart from three songs (Precious Rock, Black Ice & Richard III) had never been released commercially or in most cases never got past the local band/cassette demo stage. Even Black Ice was a one off nwobhm single released by a band who then folded and disappeared quickly after.

It took quite some time to track down the original band members, who were overjoyed and amazed that anyone had remembered them or knew about their demo songs, as they had all been discarded 20-30 years earlier. In fact the band Skreem who wrote ‘Winner Takes All’. (my favourite track) was so impressed with our version, that he went looking for other material and found a dusty old tape with ‘Say It To My Face’ on it, so this opened up another outlet. Songs that would never have seen the light of day or even YouTube!

There’s many others that we haven’t tried out yet as we concentrate on new material. That is why our first new song ‘Its The Time’ has just been recorded for our second album.”

Album ‘WHITE HOT’ (HYPER04) will be released on: 
27th February on CD and Digital/Streaming Album
28th March on Vinyl 

All distributed in the UK by RSK Entertainment via Proper Distribution. UK gigs and later European festival appearances will follow.

Producer: Mike Dixon (Thin Lizzy-UK Tour 75 / Sensational Alex Harvey Band-British Tour 76)
Recorded/Mixed by: Rasmus Bom Andersen  (Diamond Head) at Raw Studios, UK
Mastered by: Andy ‘Hippy’ Baldwin  (Oasis/Blur) at Metropolis, London

NERVE STAR:
Janne Stark – Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Chris Billinghurst – Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Joss Thorley – Bass Guitar
Matt Oakman – Vocals
Peter ‘Trumpeter’ Svensson – Drums & Percussion

Preorder here: https://linktr.ee/Nervestar
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WISHING WELL Release New Single + Video ‘Valley Of Darkness’ from Upcoming Album

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Helsinki’s very own hard rocking quintet Wishing Well have today released a brand new “Valley Of Darkness” single off their new “Playing With Fire” album, out 13 March. The song is fast and furious opening track of the new album and a perfect example of classic Wishing Well sound featuring Hammond organ, melodic guitar solos and strong vocals with haunting lyrics. The song is released together with an effective black and white video, that greatly supports the song’s cinematic atmosphere. “Valley Of Darkness” was written by Anssi Korkiakoski, the guitarist of Wishing Well. The song and the album were recorded in Magnusborg studios in Porvoo by Marko Kataja. The music video was filmed and edited by Jussi Koskinen.

Listen to the single on music streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Bandcamp etc.): https://push.fm/fl/wishingwell-valleyofdarkness

–ISRC: FI3FC2655201
–Composition & Lyrics: Anssi Korkiakoski

“Playing With Fire is Wishing Well’s fifth album on Inverse Records and we’ve had a great journey together for ten years. The band have gotten better and better album by album and the new record is once again a solid proof of their motivation, skills and determination”, says Jaakko Tarvainen, A&R Producer of Inverse Records. “Valley Of Darkness is a song that represents Wishing Well very well and the new album will open many new doors and bring new opportunities and more fans for the band, that’s for sure”, says Tarvainen. “I’m very happy that a band like Wishing Well is in our roster, we keep going full steam ahead together”, he continues.

“Playing With Fire” album will be released on 13 March 2026 and the band will play a record release gig at Semifinal Club in Helsinki on 20 March, supported by Finnish Led Zeppelin tribute band Let’s Eppelin.

Playing With Fire Tracklist / ISRC -codes:

  1. Valley Of Darkness – FI3FC2655201
  2. Rise And Shine – FI3FC2655202
  3. Train Of Thoughts – FI3FC2655203
  4. Let Me See The Light – FI3FC2655204
  5. March In The Dark – FI3FC2655201 – FI3FC2590903
  6. War Cry – FI3FC2590902
  7. Light Of Love – FI3FC2655207
  8. Peace And Love And Rock’n’Roll – FI3FC2655208
  9. When The Money Starts Rollin’ In – FI3FC2655209

Wishing Well are:
Juha Kivikanto – drums
Anssi Korkiakoski – guitars
Matti Kotkavuori – bass
Pepe Tamminen – vocals
Arto Teppo – Hammond organ

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OBSCURE FATE Release New Single ‘Valhalla’ from Forthcoming Debut Album

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Finnish melodic death metal act Obscure Fate is about to release their debut album ‘Shades of a Dying World’ on March 27th 2026 via Inverse Records. The third single ‘Valhalla’ is unleashed today and it’s available here: https://push.fm/fl/obscure-fate-valhalla 

–Composed by Kaleva Kovalainen & Antti Möttönen
–Lyrics by Tapio Möttönen
–ISRC-code: FI3FC2552408
–Single cover by Jarno Lahti
–Mixed by Tero “TeeCee” Kinnunen
–Mastered by Mika Jussila, Finnvox Studiot Oy

The band comments:
” The song “Valhalla” has a straightforward theme: the Vikings’ military campaign and the promise of entry into Valhalla. Structurally, it is a conventional song whose catchiness comes from its rhythm and perhaps even its cheerful-sounding melody.”

Shades of A Dying World Track list:

  1. Shadows of the Past
  2. Beyond Pain
  3. Turn To Dust
  4. Spectral Exile
  5. Age of Delusion
  6. Shade of the Destruction
  7. Reign of Madness
  8. Valhalla
  9. Spirit of Vengeance
  10. Poison Throne
  11. Eksyneiden Jumala

–Album cover by Jarno Lahti
–Mixed by Tero “TeeCee” Kinnunen
–Mastered by Mika Jussila, Finnvox Studiot Oy

Obscure Fate was originally formed in 2008 in Paltamo, Finland, as the solo project of guitarist and songwriter Kaleva Kovalainen. In 2009, drummer Jari Keränen and bassist Petri Möttönen joined, giving the songs their first real band form. Shortly after, guitarist Joni Moisanen and vocalist Tapio Möttönen became official members, and together the group arranged dozens of tracks for full band performances. From the very beginning, Tapio handled the lyrics, with Petri contributing to the song Spectral Exile.

The current lineup was completed in 2019 when bassist Antti Möttönen replaced Petri. Musically, Obscure Fate is rooted in traditional melodic death metal, though elements of thrash and classic heavy metal also find their way into the band’s sound. Kaleva’s prolific songwriting provided a strong foundation for the band, while the lyrics explore themes of social criticism, fictional storytelling, and inner struggles.

In 2021, Obscure Fate released their first EP. Recording sessions for their debut full-length album began soon after, but due to various setbacks the process turned into a long and seemingly endless project. Finally, in April 2025, the band reached the final stages of completing the album, marking an important milestone in their journey. The debut album ‘Shades of a Dying World’ is set to be released in March 2026 via Inverse Records. 

Line-up:
Kaleva Kovalainen, Guitars
Tapio Möttönen, Vocals
Jari Keränen, Drums
Joni Moisanen, Guitars, Backing Vocals
Antti Möttönen, Bass

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