Finnish melodic death metal band Obscure Fate released Valhalla single from the forthcoming debut album!
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
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.“
BIOGRAPHY:
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.
Obscure Fate – Valhalla (single 2026)
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
Obscure Fate – Shades of A Dying World (album 2026)
Track list:
- Shadows of the Past
- Beyond Pain
- Turn To Dust
- Spectral Exile
- Age of Delusion
- Shade of the Destruction
- Reign of Madness
- Valhalla
- Spirit of Vengeance
- Poison Throne
- Eksyneiden Jumala
Album cover by Jarno Lahti
Mixed by Tero “TeeCee” Kinnunen
Mastered by Mika Jussila, Finnvox Studiot Oy
Line-up:
Kaleva Kovalainen, Guitars
Tapio Möttönen, Vocals
Jari Keränen, Drums
Joni Moisanen, Guitars, Backing Vocals
Antti Möttönen, Bass
Links:
https://obscurefate.net
https://www.facebook.com/ObscureFateBand
https://www.instagram.com/obscurefateband
https://obscurefate.bandcamp.com
