At the Gates

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At the Gates is a melodic death metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden, and a major progenitor of the Gothenburg death metal sound. Initially active from 1990 to 1996, the band reformed in 2007 for a reunion tour.

At the Gates was formed in 1990 by former members of the pioneering death metal band Grotesque. They recorded a debut EP, Gardens of Grief, for the Dolores record label, and sold cassettes, vinyls, and XL t-shirts to promote the recording. The EP led seminal metal label Peaceville Records to sign the band, and they released their debut full-length album, The Red in the Sky Is Ours, in 1992, an album with an eclectic sound, featuring for instance neoclassical arrangements and even a string solo.

Genres

Melodic Death Metal Death Metal Metal

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At the Gates members

Current members: Jonas Björler (bass guitar, original), Adrian Erlandsson (drums (drum set), original), Martin Larsson (guitar)

Former members: Tomas Lindberg (lead vocals, original), Anders Björler (guitar, original), Jonas Stålhammar (guitar), Alf Svensson (guitar, original)