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AT THE GATES: Anders Björler Quits, Band Working on New Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 8, 2017

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Having completed an extremely comprehensive worldwide touring campaign in support of their highly acclaimed comeback album “At War With Reality”, Swedish melodic Death Metal pioneers AT THE GATES are ready to break the silence and have checked in with a status update as follows:

“So, it is now official that Anders Björler is no longer a part of At The Gates. He will always be part of the At The Gates family, of course, but he will no longer write, record or play with us live. This is something that we, the rest of the band, have felt was on its way for quite some time, as that special spark was no longer with him the last year. We are grateful for all we have experienced together with him, all the records, all the songs, all the gigs, all the laughs and good times.

The rest of us have in the meantime started the work on the follow up to ‘At War With Reality’, we already have three songs written, and the direction is set for an intense, hungry follow-up album. Jonas has always written a considerable part of the bands’ material and we are fully confident that the new material will live up to the standards set by our previous records. It is ripping. The four of us still have the burning urge to create death metal together, and we love playing live in front of our fans, so we will go on, with an even stronger intent.

While writing the new record, that we intend to record in the beginning of 2018, we are trying out Anders’ replacement. Some auditions are being held as we speak, and we will get back to you with news on the matter as soon as we know more.”

Anders Björler has added the following comment on his departure from the band’s ranks:

“Just a quick note to let everybody know that I am leaving At The Gates permanently. The passion is just gone. There might be a more lengthy statement in the future, but at the moment I feel no need to explain further.

This is a personal decision, and it has 100% to do with the music side of things. The reunion in 2008, and the subsequent tours, as well as the comeback album ’At War With Reality’, really helped revisiting our friendship, and it brought us together in a way I will always remember and cherish.

I would also like to thank all the people that supported us throughout the reunion shows as well as the ’At War With Reality’ album. Thanks a lot!”

Further details and updates on the progress of the next album will be following soon…

“At War With Reality”, which came out in late 2014 via Century Media Records, marked a first new studio album effort in 19 years for AT THE GATES and managed to enter the charts in several countries upon release, including the following positions: Sweden: # 3, Germany: # 25, USA: # 53, Finland: # 15, Austria: # 39, Switzerland: # 51, UK: #132, UK Rock Charts: # 13, France: # 119 or also Japan Oricon International: # 17.

Feel free to to re-visit the various video clips produced for “At War With Reality”:
“Death And The Labyrinth”: http://youtu.be/hzjshF0TFm8
“Heroes And Tombs”: http://youtu.be/ctXRhv90Gz8
“The Book Of Sand (The Abomination)”: https://youtu.be/I6cMVf1cXPU
“The Night Eternal”: https://youtu.be/po0idn8POlg
“The Circular Ruins”: https://youtu.be/SHC_ScJi1ew

“At War With Reality” can be ordered from CM Distro in Europe here:
https://www.cmdistro.de/Artist/At_The_Gates/1483

Former THE HAUNTED Guitarist Anders Björler Working On First Solo Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 27, 2012

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Source: Bravewords.com

Guitarist Anders Björler, who quit THE HAUNTED earlier this month, is currently preparing his first solo album, and offers fans the following update:

“I am doing some test mixes right now. This is NOT a ‘metal’ project. Those of you who are familiar with my soundtrack / movie stuff for The Haunted and AT THE GATES documentaries will know somewhat to expect…

It’s inspired by: Italian film music from the ’60 and ’70s, post rock, ambient, progressive, jazz, and Swedish folk music.”

Upon leaving The Haunted, Anders issued the following statement: “I feel that I have come to the end of the line regarding The Haunted. This is not a sudden or hasty decision. I have been contemplating it for the last couple of years. Peter (Dolving)’s departure earlier this year made me more certain than ever that I had reached my personal goal with The Haunted, and that the time was right to call it quits. I have enjoyed every bit of the ride. It’s been an overwhelming journey. I would like to thank the other band members especially, our crew through the years, and our fans worldwide for the experience and opportunity. Thank you so much! The memories will be with me forever. I will of course continue writing music, but where that leads me?, simply too early to say.”

AT THE GATES/THE HAUNTED Guitarist To Guest On New COLDTEARS Album

Posted by aliblackdiamond on August 6, 2012

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Anders Björler of AT THE GATES and THE HAUNTED has recorded a guest solo for a song called “Ocean” from Gothenburg, Sweden-based metallers COLDTEARS. The track, which will be released via iTunes in a few weeks, will appear on the new COLDTEARS album, “Silence Them All”, along with 20 other cuts.

COLDTEARS guitarist David Johansson wrote the music for the chorus of the title track of the latest THE HAUNTED album, “Unseen”. In addition, former THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving was a guest vocalist on the first COLDTEARS EP, “Warning”, in the song “No Ordinary Ghost”, which he also wrote the lyrics for.

Pictured below: Anders Björler