The release date for At War With Reality, on Century Media, the new studio album by Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES, is drawing closer:
GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / FINLAND: Friday, October 24, 2014
NORTH AMERICA / UK / BENELUX / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / PORTUGAL / NORWAY / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, October 27, 2014
ITALY / SPAIN / POLAND: Tuesday, October 28, 2014
SWEDEN: Wednesday, October 29, 2014
AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND: Friday, October 31, 2014
In anticipation of this release, AT THE GATES has now debuted a video for the album track “Death And The Labyrinth“. Directed by Patric Ullaeus (IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY, LACUNA COIL, etc.), the vibrant clip can be seen here:
and here within Germany.
Tomas Lindberg (vocals) comments: “We had a very special idea about the kind of approach we wanted for the first video from ‘At War With Reality’. What we needed was someone gifted enough to throw himself artistically into the project full on. The lyrics to the song are very multi-layered and surreal, so we wanted someone to create a fevered dreamworld that went with the melancholic frustration and dramatic desperation that we feel comes across in the song. This is exactly what Patric has created for us. It’s his vision of the music and lyrics, which compliments the track perfectly in my opinion. I couldn’t be happier!”
Director Patric Ullaeus adds: “It’s always nice to work with creative artists who are like-minded. Ideas seem to flow easily. We had a lot of fun making our vision come true. Being on these amazing locations in Antelope Canyon, Arizona was truly an unforgettable experience.”
For another preview of At War With Reality, be sure to check out the album’s title track:
Recorded with the classic line-up of their latest masterpiece, Slaughter Of The Soul (1995), At War With Reality marks AT THE GATES’ first new release in 19 years. Never compromising their vision,At War With Reality is an album that once again captures the honesty and integrity that has defined AT THE GATES, making them one of the most significant extreme metal names of the past 25 years. True devotees have always been excited by the band’s willingness to be diverse; this upcoming effort continues that tradition after 19 years of anticipation. With this long-awaited album, “the greatest Swedish Death Metal band ever reclaims their rightful throne” (Decibel Magazine).
To pre-order At War With Reality, please visit the websites below:
–Amazon: http://smarturl.it/ATGamazonPO
–GooglePlay: http://smarturl.it/ATGgglplyPO
–FYE: (Standard) http://smarturl.it/ATG-AWWR-FYE
(Deluxe) http://smarturl.it/ATGFYEDlX
(Vinyl) http://smarturl.it/ATGFYELP
–Best Buy: http://smarturl.it/ATG-AWWR-BestBuy
–CM Distro: http://www.cmdistro.com/Artist/At_The_Gates/11622
– Jewelcase CD (20 page booklet)
– Digipak CD (20 page booklet; 2 bonus tracks; patch)
– Cassette (limited to 500 copies worldwide)
– Digital download
– Gatefold 180gr. LP (20 page booklet; poster)
– Ltd. mediabook CD (40 page booklet; 2 bonus tracks; patch)
– Ltd. 3-disc artbook (48 page booklet; 4 bonus tracks; 5.1 surround mix DVD; patch) – limited to 3000 copies
– Ltd. 2×10″ boxset (20 page booklet; poster) – limited to 1000 copies worldwide via CM Distro
The iTunes pre-order includes a free download of the album’s title track upon purchase (“Death And The Labyrinth” will be instantly available for download on October 21st in North America).
The 12″ LP format will be available in the following colored vinyl editions:
– Black (unlimited)
– Transparent red (limited to 300 copies via CM Webshop EU)
– Dark green (limited to 500 copies via CM Distro EU)
– Clear (limited to 500 copies in Sweden)
– Lilac marble (limited to 100 copies via CM Distro USA) *sold out*
– Blue marble (limited to 200 copies via CM Distro USA) *sold out*
– Magenta marble (limited to 200 copies via CM Distro USA) *sold out*
– Ash grey marble (limited to 500 copies via CM Distro USA)
– Silver (limited to 400 copies in the USA)
– Gold (limited to 1500 copies in the USA)
– White (limited to 100 copies; exclusive 2015 MDF edition in the USA)
At War With Reality standard edition track-listing:
1. El Altar Del Dios Desconocido
2. Death And The Labyrinth
3. At War With Reality
4. The Circular Ruins
5. Heroes And Tombs
6. The Conspiracy Of The Blind
7. Order From Chaos
8. The Book Of Sand (The Abomination)
9. The Head Of The Hydra
10. City Of Mirrors
11. Eater Of Gods
12. Upon Pillars Of Dust
13. The Night Eternal
The limited edition mediabook and digipak format will include the bonus tracks “Language Of The Dead” and “The Skin Of A Fire”, as well as a vintage ATG-logo patch. The 3-disc artbook format will also include the patch and those same two bonus tracks, as well as a demo version of “Eater Of Gods” and a cover version of “Re-Animation” by Canadian cult thrash metallers SACRIFICE (the 3rd disc is an exclusive bonus DVD featuring a special 5.1 surround mix of the album). A teaser for the 3-disc artbook format can now be seen here: http://youtu.be/5xfWOeeQhGU
For North American fans, a limited 180-gram LP re-issue of AT THE GATES’ classic Gardens of GriefEP will also be available starting on Black Friday (Nov. 28). This special release will be exclusive to independent record stores and includes a fold-out poster and never-before-seen pictures. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
Tomas Lindberg – Vocals
Anders Björler – Guitars
Martin Larsson – Guitars
Jonas Björler – Bass
Adrian Erlandsson – Drums
AT THE GATES online:
http://www.atthegates.se
https://www.facebook.com/AtTheGatesOfficial
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