At the Gates is a melodic death metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden. They are one of the forebears of the Gothenburg sound of heavy metal along with other bands of the Gothenburg metal scene such as Dark Tranquillity and In Flames. History Early career The band was formed in 1990 after the break-up of the band Grotesque. They recorded a debut EP, Gardens of Grief for the Dolores record label. The EP led to seminal metal label Peaceville Records signing the band, and releasing their debut LP The Red in the Sky Is Ours in 1991. The sound of this album was not as advanced as their later works, and showed some technicality with less hints of melody, but the band gained recognition through touring.http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:5lkbikvhbbo9 Following the release of their second album, With Fear I Kiss the Burning Darkness, original member and guitarist Alf Svensson left t

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