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At the Gates: Death Metal Band Embraces Experimental Sound
27 Sep
Summary
- Band embraces experimental impulses on their latest album.
- Features prominent saxophone and string quartet arrangements.
- Frontman delivers strongest vocal performance in years.
Swedish melodic death metal legends At the Gates are showcasing their more experimental side on their latest album, "The Nightmare of Being." This marks a departure from the streamlined sound that influenced early metalcore bands.
Now in their second act, and with bassist Jonas Björler as primary songwriter, the band has fully embraced their earlier, more esoteric inclinations. The album prominently features non-metal instrumentation, such as saxophone and string quartets, integrated into their signature death metal sound.
Frontman Tomas Lindberg delivers a powerful vocal performance, utilizing his signature rasp and channeling exasperation effectively. This eclectic and provocative approach makes "The Nightmare of Being" their most diverse release since reuniting.
