Seen as forefathers of the Metalcore scene that exploded in the wake of Nu-Metal in 2003 with the creation of what has become known as the Gothenburg sound alongside In Flames and Dark Tranquillity, At The Gates set the standard with 1995’s “Slaughter Of The Soul“. Not only a benchmark for the band themselves, but
Ahead of the release of “The Nightmare Of Being” on 2nd July via Century Media, At The Gates frontman Tomas Lindberg spoke to Heavy New York about the Gothenburg sound, the bands longevity, the new album, their classic work “Slaughter of the Soul” and what its like to have other bands be influenced by them.
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of “Slaughter of the Soul” from Gothenburg Sweden Melodic Death Metal legends At The Gates, Knotfest.com have teamed up with Wacken to stream the bands 2008 performance in full. The band themselves are currently in the studio working on a new album for 2021, their second with guitarist Jonas Stålhammar who
The last album from Swedish Melodic Death Metallers At The Gates before an 11 year hiatus was “Slaughter of the Soul“. A landmark album, it is considered alongside works by In Flames and Dark Tranquillity as one of the cornerstones of the Gothenburg sound. Produced by Fredrik Nordström (Soilwork, Arch Enemy, Opeth) in 1995 and
