AT THE GATES - The Nightmare Of Being · GOLD LP

Bright golden vinyl with poster.
Limitd to 300 copies.

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Background information über 'The Nightmare Of Being'

At The Gates' latest album "The Nightmare Of Being" emerges as a profound exploration of existential dread and metaphysical inquiry. With their characteristic blend of melodic death metal and lyrical intensity, the band crafts an opus that resonates deeply with both the mind and spirit. From the opening track "Spectre Of Extinction," listeners are drawn into an atmosphere thick with tension and melancholy. The intricate guitar work weaves through complex rhythms while maintaining a melodic sensibility that is quintessentially At The Gates.

In tracks like "Garden Of Cyrus" and "Touched By The White Hands Of Death," the band delves into philosophical themes punctuated by haunting vocal delivery and atmospheric arrangements. The album's title track serves as a centerpiece, encapsulating the overarching theme with somber precision. Throughout the record's ten tracks, At The Gates confronts notions of despair and transcendence with unparalleled musical prowess, making "The Nightmare Of Being" not merely an album but an experience—a reflection on humanity's darkest fears rendered through sonic brilliance.

Track listing

A1. Spectre Of Extinction
A2. The Paradox
A3. The Nightmare Of Being
A4. Garden Of Cyrus
A5. Touched By The White Hands Of Death
B1. The Fall Into Time
B2. Cult Of Salvation
B3. The Abstract Enthroned
B4. Cosmic Pessimism
B5. Eternal Winter Of Reason

Manufacturer: Century Media Records GmbH, Schäferstr. 33a, 44147 Dortmund, Germany, Contact: www.centurymedia.com