With a new name being touted almost weekly, it seems as if Finland has more metal bands per square mile than anywhere else on the planet. That said, there’s always room for more, and today, Obscure Fate release their debut single ‘Age of Delusion’, a solid sounding number, bringing together elements of 80s melodic metal, light goth overtones and melodic death metal aspects.
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Listen: Real Gone’s New Release Round-Up, July-September 2025
As we head into the final quarter of 2025, it’s time to take a moment to look back over the past few months. It’s been a great time for new releases — especially on an underground level — and, as a result, we’ve been insanely busy at Real Gone.
THE REAL GONE SINGLES BAR #124
Welcome back to the Real Gone Singles Bar, the place where we explore some of the more interesting individal tracks that have appeared in our inbox over the last few weeks. This time out, there are a couple of familiar faces, but their return visit to the SB ensures a genuine variety, genre-wise. Among other things, we’ve got a dance infused banger from a fantastic underground electronica act, a couple of country influenced tunes, and even a slab of metal that takes a rather unexpected turn! As always, we hope you find something new to enjoy.
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German thrashers Vulture release their tenth anniversary anthem ‘Power Thrash’
Despite forming in 2015, German thrashers Vulture have always celebrated the sounds of 1987. Never was this more blatant than on their current single, the fittingly titled ‘Power Thrash’.
Watch: House Of Hosts reveal new video for ‘Reckoning’; new EP out today!
As part of the promotion for their 2025 EP ‘Reckoning’ – released today, and available from the digital vendor or streamer of your choice – Welsh alt-metal band House of Hosts have shared a new video for ‘Pedestal’, a blistering number that acts as a perfect introduction to their heavy sound.