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Slaughter of the Soul

At the Gates · 1995

55 min · 17 tracks · death metal · melodic death metal

A relentless onslaught of melodic riffs and ferocious vocals that redefine death metal's boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • immersive listening experiences
  • intense focus and engagement

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Slaughter of the Soul' was At the Gates' fourth studio album, marking a pivotal moment in their career as they transitioned from underground pioneers to influential figures in the melodic death metal scene. This album followed their critically acclaimed record 'Terminal Spirit Disease' and showcased a more refined sound that would later influence countless bands within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
In Flames· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Blinded by Fear 3:12
  • 3 Cold 3:28
  • 4 Under a Serpent Sun 3:59
  • 5 Into the Dead Sky 2:13
  • 6 Suicide Nation 3:36
  • 8 Unto Others 3:11
  • 9 Nausea 2:23
  • 10 Need 2:37
  • 11 The Flames of the End 2:58

Disc 2

  • 1 Cursed to Crawl 3:25
  • 2 Take the Strain 4:09
  • 3 Food Chain 3:14
  • 4 Politics of Common Sense 2:59
  • 5 Slaughter of the Soul 3:02
  • 6 World of Lies 3:34
  • 7 Legion 3:54
  • 8 The Dying 3:17

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