To Drink from the Night Itself
At the Gates · 2018
64 min · 17 tracks · death metal · melodic death metal
A ferocious blend of melodic death metal and atmospheric intensity, echoing the band's legacy with renewed vigor.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo exploration atmospheric intensity for immersion cathartic moments of release
- Context
- Released on May 18, 2018, 'To Drink from the Night Itself' marks At the Gates' return after a nearly two-decade hiatus following their previous album, 'Slaughter of the Soul' in 1995. This record showcases their evolution while retaining the signature sound that defined the Swedish death metal scene.
- If you like
- death metal, melodic death metal
To Drink from the Night Itself is an album by At the Gates, released in 2018. A ferocious blend of melodic death metal and atmospheric intensity, echoing the band's legacy with renewed vigor. The album received critical acclaim, appearing on several year-end lists and solidifying At the Gates' status as pioneers within the melodic death metal genre. It debuted at number 12 on the Swedish charts, demonstrating both commercial success and a warm reception from longtime fans and newcomers alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does To Drink from the Night Itself sound like?
A ferocious blend of melodic death metal and atmospheric intensity, echoing the band's legacy with renewed vigor. Rooted in death metal and melodic death metal.
What makes To Drink from the Night Itself by At the Gates notable?
The album received critical acclaim, appearing on several year-end lists and solidifying At the Gates' status as pioneers within the melodic death metal genre. It debuted at number 12 on the Swedish charts, demonstrating both commercial success and a warm reception from longtime fans and newcomers alike. Released on May 18, 2018, 'To Drink from the Night Itself' marks At the Gates' return after a nearly two-decade hiatus following their previous album, 'Slaughter of the Soul' in 1995. This record showcases their evolution while retaining the signature sound that defined the Swedish death metal scene.
Who is To Drink from the Night Itself for?
To Drink from the Night Itself works well if you're into steady mid-tempo exploration, atmospheric intensity for immersion and cathartic moments of release.
How many songs are on To Drink from the Night Itself?
To Drink from the Night Itself has 17 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Der Widerstand 1:28
- 2 To Drink From the Night Itself Standout 3:23
- 3 A Stare Bound in Stone 4:08
- 4 Palace of Lepers 4:05
- 5 Daggers of Black Haze Standout 4:42
- 6 The Chasm 3:22
- 7 In Nameless Sleep 3:37
- 8 The Colours of the Beast 3:50
- 9 A Labyrinth of Tombs Standout 3:30
- 10 Seas of Starvation 3:56
- 11 In Death They Shall Burn 3:59
- 12 The Mirror Black 4:42
Disc 2
- 1 Daggers of Black Haze Standout 4:47
- 2 The Chasm 3:22
- 3 A Labyrinth of Tombs Standout 3:32
- 4 The Chasm (demo version) 3:21
- 5 The Mirror Black 4:39
Release Date
May 18, 2018
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
64 min 23 sec
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