The Nightmare of Being
At the Gates · 2021
45 min · 10 tracks · death metal · melodic death metal
A haunting blend of melodic intricacies and relentless aggression, encapsulating existential dread in a tapestry of sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- existential themes for deep reflection
- haunting melodies with relentless intensity
- immersive experience through cohesive flow
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 2, 2021, 'The Nightmare of Being' is At the Gates' first album in five years, coming after their critically acclaimed comeback record 'At War with Reality' (2014). This release solidified their return to the metal scene while showcasing a matured sound that reflects both their legacy and contemporary influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- In Flames· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spectre of Extinction 4:49
- 2 The Paradox 4:43
- 3 The Nightmare of Being 3:49
- 4 Garden of Cyrus 4:25
- 5 Touched by the White Hands of Death 4:09
- 6 The Fall Into Time 6:47
- 7 Cult of Salvation 4:24
- 8 The Abstract Enthroned 4:26
- 9 Cosmic Pessimism 4:31
- 10 Eternal Winter of Reason 3:37
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