MORBID ANGEL - Gateways To Annihilation · BLACK LP

Black vinyl.

Background information about 'Gateways To Annihilation'

When Morbid Angel unleashed "Gateways To Annihilation" in 2000, they delivered what many consider their most focused and brutally efficient statement since "Altars of Madness". This fifth studio album marked a return to the band's more straightforward death metal roots after the experimental detours of "Formulas Fatal to the Flesh". The album showcases Trey Azagthoth's trademark dissonant riffing and Pete Sandoval's inhuman drumming prowess, while Steve Tucker proves himself as a worthy successor to David Vincent with his guttural vocal delivery that perfectly complements the band's apocalyptic vision.

The record flows like a relentless assault from the opening instrumental "Kawazu" through crushing anthems like "Summoning Redemption" and "He Who Sleeps". What sets this album apart is its perfect balance between technical complexity and raw aggression - tracks like "At One With Nothing" and "God Of The Forsaken" demonstrate the band's ability to craft memorable hooks within their chaotic framework. The production by Juan Gonzalez captures every nuance of the band's sound while maintaining the necessary brutality that defines their aesthetic.

For fans of:
Deicide, Suffocation, Immolation, Hate Eternal, and Vital Remains

Track listing

A1. Kawazu
A2. Summoning Redemption
A3. Ageless, Still I Am
A4. He Who Sleeps
A5. To The Victor The Spoils
A6. At One With Nothing
B1. Opening Of The Gates
B2. Secured Limitations
B3. Awakening
B4. I
B5. God Of The Forsaken

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