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Finnish death metal band Gates Open released a new ferocious single ‘The Black Scorpion’. 

LISTEN to ‘The Black Scorpion’ single: https://push.fm/fl/gates-open-scorpion

–Composed, mixed & mastered by Jere Neejärvi
–Lyrics by Tommi Manninen
–ISRC: FI3FC2600801
–Artwork by Gates Open

The band comments:
“The black scorpion has always been present where fear and darkness meet. It moves through cultures. From the deserts of South America to the deepest chambers of the human mind, always as the same symbol: inevitable, venomous, and powerful.

This song, however, is not solely about destruction. It is a metaphor for the shadows that live within all of us, for those fears that move in silence before striking with full force. Black Scorpion is a journey into darkness, where fear is confronted, not escaped.

It is fast-paced, enigmatic, and inevitable, just like the creature itself.

Step inside. Let the venom flow. Face the darkness.”

BIOGRAPHY:

Gates Open is a Finnish blackened death/thrash metal band. The band was founded in early 2023. Gates Open is a band founded by two men, the band includes Jere Neejärvi, in the role of guitarist/composer, and Tommi Manninen as singer.

The members’ united history began already in 2007 during the previous band’s time. Our band moved to the distribution of the Inverse Records label in June 2023. The first official single “The Awakening” under Inverse Records was released in June 2023. The second official single “Let The Night Become Your Guide” was released in October 2023. Our third single, by the band name “Gates Open” was released in December 2023. Our first full-length debut album “Voice After Silence” was released in February 2024. A single release called “Nightmares Coming True” from “Black Clouds Over The World” EP was released June 2024. A second single release called “Preys And Predators” from “Black Clouds Over The World” EP was released August 2024. A six-song EP called “Black Clouds Over The World” was released October 2024. A single release called “The Blood On Their Hands” was released October 2025. The Upcoming single release called “The Black Scorpion” will be released in spring 2026. 

Line-up:
Tommi Manninen – Vocals
Jere Neejärvi – Guitars, Bass, Drums

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