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Gardens of Grief

At the Gates · 1991

19 min · 4 tracks · death metal · melodic death metal

A haunting blend of melodic riffs and aggressive rhythms that epitomizes early Swedish death metal.

Gardens of Grief is an album by At the Gates, released in 1991. A haunting blend of melodic riffs and aggressive rhythms that epitomizes early Swedish death metal. 'Gardens of Grief' is significant for its role in establishing the melodic death metal subgenre, influencing countless bands and helping to define Sweden's heavy music landscape. The EP received positive reviews upon release and has since been recognized as a crucial precursor to their landmark album 'Slaughter of the Soul.' Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gardens of Grief sound like?

A haunting blend of melodic riffs and aggressive rhythms that epitomizes early Swedish death metal. Rooted in death metal and melodic death metal.

What makes Gardens of Grief by At the Gates notable?

'Gardens of Grief' is significant for its role in establishing the melodic death metal subgenre, influencing countless bands and helping to define Sweden's heavy music landscape. The EP received positive reviews upon release and has since been recognized as a crucial precursor to their landmark album 'Slaughter of the Soul.' Released in 1991, 'Gardens of Grief' was At the Gates' debut EP, following their formation in 1990. This project marked the band's first steps into the melodic death metal genre, showcasing their unique sound that would greatly influence the scene in the years to come.

How many songs are on Gardens of Grief?

Gardens of Grief has 4 tracks, running approximately 19 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·19:52

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Souls of the Evil Departed Standout 3:33
  • 2 At the Gates 5:22
  • 3 All Life Ends Standout 6:10
  • 4 City of Screaming Statues Standout 4:46

Release Date

January 1, 1991

Artist Origin

Sweden

Runtime

19 min 52 sec