At War with Reality
At the Gates · 2014
52 min · 15 tracks · death metal · melodic death metal
A fierce return to form, blending melodic intricacies with relentless death metal aggression.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic progression with climactic peaks wave-like pacing with intensity shifts melodic intricacies amid fierce aggression
- Context
- Released in 2014, 'At War with Reality' marked At the Gates' first studio album in 19 years, following their influential breakup after 'Slaughter of the Soul.' The band had reformed in 2010, and this album signified their return to the melodic death metal scene that they helped pioneer in the early '90s.
- If you like
- death metal, melodic death metal
At War with Reality is an album by At the Gates, released in 2014. A fierce return to form, blending melodic intricacies with relentless death metal aggression. 'At War with Reality' was critically acclaimed and showcased At the Gates' enduring influence on the death metal genre, charting well internationally and reaffirming their status among metal legends. It was recognized for its thematic depth and musical complexity, contributing to a resurgence of interest in melodic death metal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does At War with Reality sound like?
A fierce return to form, blending melodic intricacies with relentless death metal aggression. Rooted in death metal and melodic death metal.
What makes At War with Reality by At the Gates notable?
'At War with Reality' was critically acclaimed and showcased At the Gates' enduring influence on the death metal genre, charting well internationally and reaffirming their status among metal legends. It was recognized for its thematic depth and musical complexity, contributing to a resurgence of interest in melodic death metal. Released in 2014, 'At War with Reality' marked At the Gates' first studio album in 19 years, following their influential breakup after 'Slaughter of the Soul.' The band had reformed in 2010, and this album signified their return to the melodic death metal scene that they helped pioneer in the early '90s.
Who is At War with Reality for?
At War with Reality works well if you're into dynamic progression with climactic peaks, wave-like pacing with intensity shifts and melodic intricacies amid fierce aggression.
How many songs are on At War with Reality?
At War with Reality has 15 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 El altar del Dios desconocido 1:06
- 2 Death and the Labyrinth Standout 2:32
- 3 At War With Reality Standout 3:08
- 4 The Circular Ruins 4:27
- 5 Heroes and Tombs 3:59
- 6 The Conspiracy of the Blind 3:18
- 7 Order From Chaos 3:25
- 8 The Book of Sand (The Abomination) 4:27
- 9 Language of the Dead 4:09
- 10 The Skin of a Fire 4:13
- 11 The Head of the Hydra 3:38
- 12 City of Mirrors 2:05
- 13 Eater of Gods Standout 3:50
- 14 Upon Pillars of Dust 2:39
- 15 The Night Eternal 5:37
Release Date
January 1, 2014
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
52 min 41 sec
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