Swedish melodic death metal pioneers At The Gates released their new studio album “The Ghost of a Future Dead”, worldwide via Century Media Records.
The follow-up to 2021’s wildly adventurous “The Nightmare of Being”, this At The Gates album “The Ghost of a Future Dead” marks a special tribute to frontman Tomas Lindberg, who tragically passed away in September 2025.
“Tomas Lindberg’s last act is one of his finest, as At The Gates show why they were the best ever to do it on incendiary final album.” – 5/5 review / Kerrang! (UK)
“At The Gates’ emotional epitaph to frontman Tomas Lindberg is their greatest triumph in the face of tragedy.” – 9/10 review / Decibel Magazine (USA)
Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES announce the release of their new album “The Ghost of a Future Dead”, out on April 24th, 2026 via Century Media Records.
The follow-up to 2021’s wildly adventurous “The Nightmare of Being”, this upcoming release marks a special tribute to frontman Tomas Lindberg, who tragically passed away in September 2025.
“The Ghost of a Future Dead” was recorded and mixed by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden, comes with artwork created by Robert Samsonowitz / www.rbrt.org and features the following tracklisting:
At The Gates – “The Ghost of a Future Dead” (42:30)
The Fever Mask (03:12)
The Dissonant Void (02:47)
Det Oerhörda (03:35)
A Ritual of Waste (03:35)
In Dark Distortion (03:50)
Of Interstellar Death (03:45)
Tomb of Heaven (03:53)
Parasitical Hive (04:34)
The Unfathomable (04:07)
The Phantom Gospel (02:44)
Förgängligheten (02:41)
Black Hole Emission (03:39)
At The Gates checked in with the following comment about “The Ghost of a Future Dead”:
“We are proud to finally share some news about our eighth studio album, ‘The Ghost of a Future Dead’. The album will be released on April 24, 2026 – more than two years after it was completed in the studio.
As you all know, Tomas Lindberg passed away last year due to complications from his cancer treatment. Over the past few years, we worked closely with Tomas, discussing and refining every detail to ensure nothing was left to chance.
In accordance with Tomas’ wishes; including the album title, sound mix, track order, artwork, and overall presentation ‘The Ghost of a Future Dead’ remains true to form. It combines the ferocious energy and hard-hitting powerful melodies that is the essence of At The Gates. This album is Tomas’ legacy”.
The album’s powerful opening song “The Fever Mask” is being launched as single today and comes with a heartfelt in memory tribute video to Tomas Lindberg assembled by longtime collaborator Patric Ullaeus / https://www.revolver.se, which can be now seen here:
At The Gates added the following comment about “The Fever Mask”:
“‘The Fever Mask’ was one of the final songs written for the album and quickly stood out as the natural choice for both the opening track and the first single for ‘The Ghost of a Future Dead’. It perfectly captures the essence of At The Gates, blending raw energy, strong melody and beautiful lyrics by Tomas”.
At The Gates line-up for “The Ghost of a Future Dead” album: Adrian Erlandsson – Drums Jonas Björler – Bass Tomas Lindberg – Vocals Anders Björler – Guitars Martin Larsson – Guitars
Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES continue to promote their acclaimed latest studio album “The Nightmare Of Being” by launching a new video clip for the track “Garden Of Cyrus” today.
Created by long-time collaborator Costin Chioreanu / Twilight13Media, the clip for the outstanding track “Garden Of Cyrus” can now be seen below.
AT THE GATES vocalist Tomas Lindberg Redant comments about the video as follows: “For our latest video, “Garden Of Cyrus”, we have once again chosen to work with our long-time partner Costin Chioreanu. And I think it is safe to say that this time he has truly outdone himself! It is a different song, at least in death metal terms, and of course it needed a different idea for the video. Once again, we let Costin do his own interpretation of the music and the lyrics, and he has taken us on a real psychedelic journey with this one. I think this is the song on our latest album “The Nightmare Of Being” that raised the most eyebrows in the metal community. And I am proud that we as a band can still surprise people, adding another dimension to our sound, without losing the essence of what AT THE GATES is. Enjoy!”
The video supports the recent announcement of a massive tour package featuring In Flames, AT THE GATES, Imminence and Orbit Culture running between November 12th and December 17th, 2022 across all of Europe.
Tomas Lindberg Redant added the following comment about the upcoming tour with In Flames: “We are very excited about finally, being able to play in front of our European fans in support of our latest album “The Nightmare Of Being”. This time we will hit the road with our long-time friends In Flames. It’s such a weird fact that we have actually never toured together, although we are from the same town! So this will be a great opportunity to experience “The Gothenburg sound”, and it is awesome to be part of such a strong package. We can´t wait to get out there again!”
Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES continue to promote their much acclaimed latest studio album “The Nightmare Of Being” (Released worldwide via Century Media Records) by launching a new video clip for the track “Cosmic Pessimism” today.
Check out the video directed by Costin Chioreanu / Twilight 13 Media here:
AT THE GATES vocalist Tomas Lindberg Redant comments about the outstanding “Cosmic Pessimism” song as follows: “’Cosmic Pessimism’ is one of the central tracks of the new record. Not only drawing the title from the Eugene Thacker book of the same name, the lyrics actually are written by Eugene himself. This is something I am very proud of, the collaboration with one of the central figures when it comes to modern day pessimism and the idea of how it correlates to cosmic horror. It is a suffocatingly strict and repetitive song, and it displays the mood of the lyrics brilliantly, in my opinion. AT THE GATES have always been fans of anything eclectic and extreme, and we are finally at a moment in our career where we feel comfortable lifting in some of these, more avantgarde influences within the at the gates trademark sound. Minimalistic neo classical influences here clash with the deutsche rock/”kraut” and no wave sounds that we love so much. The video is once again shot by Costin, our longtime collaborator, and, once again, he managed to add extra depth and texture to the music and lyrics.”
Most recently, AT THE GATES have also launched a four-part lyrical talk as “Track-By-Track” video series with Decibel Magazine, where Tomas Lindberg Redant expands upon the literature and philosophy that underpin “The Nightmare of Being”. Watch it here:
In other news, AT THE GATES will finally be hitting stages again to promote “The Nightmare Of Being”, starting out with tour of Scandinavia today. Here is an overview of all currently announced, upcoming tourdates:
AT THE GATES – Live 2021 / 2022:
02.12.2021 Uppsala (Sweden) – Katalin 03.12.2021 Norrköping (Sweden) – Dynamo 04.12.2021 Karlstad (Sweden) – Nöjesfabriken 07.12.2021 Göteborg (Sweden) – Trägårn 08.12.2021 Oslo (Norway) – John Dee 09.12.2021 Stockholm (Sweden) – Slaktkyrkan 10.12.2021 Huskvarna (Sweden) – Folkets Park 11.12.2021 Gävle (Sweden) – Gefle Metal Winter fest
03.02.2022 Kalmar (Sweden) – Kalmarsalen 04.02.2022 Malmö (Sweden) – KB 05.02.2022 Fredericia (Denmark) – Metal Magic Winter Festival 14.06.2022 Erica (The Netherlands) – Pit Fest 17.06.2022 Clisson (France) – Hellfest 23.06.2022 Nummijärvi (Finland) – Nummirock Festival 25.06.2022 Cartagena / Murcia (Spain) – Rock Imperium Festival 06.-09.07.2022 Ballenstedt (Germany) – RockHarz Festival 15.07.2022 Gävle (Sweden) – Gefle Metal Festival 16.07.2022 Anyksciai (Lithuania) – Devilstone Festival 21.-23.07.2022 Vila Nova de Famalicão (Portugal) – Laurus Nobilis Music Fest 09.-13.08.2022 Jaromer (Czech Republic) – Brutal Assault Open Air
AT THE GATES‘ “The Nightmare Of Being” scored impressing chart entries worldwide upon initial release in July as follows: Germany: # 8, Austria: # 18, Switzerland: # 12, Sweden: # 20, Sweden (Physical): # 1, Sweden (Vinyl): # 1, Sweden (Hardrock/Metal): # 2, The Netherlands: # 77, Belgium: # 84, Finland: # 21, Finland (Physical): # 5, UK (Rock): # 3, USA (Current Hard Music Albums): #1, USA (Current Rock Albums): #4, USA (Current Album Sales): #14. USA (Album Sales): #28.
Check out the AT THE GATES videos/singles previously released for “The Nightmare Of Being” here:
Or stream “The Nightmare Of Being” in its entirety in a visualizer clip showing the album’s artwork – which was developed by artist Eva Nahon – here: https://youtu.be/1W3avpbtmM0
While main parts for “The Nightmare Of Being” were recorded in Sweden at several different studios – Drums at Studio Gröndal with Jens Bogren, guitars and bass with Andy La Rocque at Sonic Train Studio and vocals at Welfare Sounds with Per Stålberg -, the album was mixed and mastered at Fascination Street Studios (Amon Amarth, Opeth, Kreator, etc.) by Jens Bogren, who has previously worked with AT THE GATES on their “At War With Reality” album from 2014.
The tracklisting of “The Nightmare Of Being” (45:44 min.) is as follows:
Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES have scored impressive international entry results in various sales charts with their newly released album “The Nightmare Of Being”, out worldwide via Century Media Records, as follows:
AT THE GATES – “The Nightmare Of Being” – Chart Entries:
Germany: # 8 Austria: # 18 Switzerland: # 12 Sweden: # 20 Sweden (Physical): # 1 Sweden (Vinyl): # 1 Sweden (Hardrock/Metal): # 2 The Netherlands: # 77 Belgium: # 84 Finland: # 21 Finland (Physical): # 5 UK (Rock): # 3 USA (Current Hard Music Albums): #1 USA (Current Rock Albums): #4 USA (Current Album Sales): #14 USA (Album Sales) – #28
AT THE GATES vocalist Tomas Lindberg Redant commented about the initial reaction to the release as follows: “Hey everyone! We’re so happy and humbled by the fantastic response to our new album “The Nightmare Of Being”! We have never experienced anything like this before…the reviews have been amazing and also the fantastic response from all of you. It is amazing to have such a genuinely curious and interested listener base! And, last but not least, we have gotten amazing chart position reports this last week, so thank you all very much for your amazing support. It means the world to us, especially in these days of isolation and no shows. It is also especially rewarding with this level of response, considering that “The Nightmare Of Being” is our most adventurous and challenging album to date. Thank you all again.”
Check out the videos/singles released so far for “The Nightmare Of Being” here:
Or stream “The Nightmare Of Being” in its entirety in a visualizer clip showing the album’s artwork – which was developed by artist Eva Nahon – HERE
While main parts for “The Nightmare Of Being” were recorded in Sweden at several different studios – Drums at Studio Gröndal with Jens Bogren, guitars and bass with Andy La Rocque at Sonic Train Studio and vocals at Welfare Sounds with Per Stålberg -, the album was mixed and mastered at Fascination Street Studios (Amon Amarth, Opeth, Kreator, etc.) by Jens Bogren, who has previously worked with AT THE GATES on their “At War With Reality” comeback album from 2014.
The tracklisting of “The Nightmare Of Being” (45:44 min.) is as follows:
Spectre of Extinction (4:49)
The Paradox (4:43)
The Nightmare of Being (3:49)
Garden of Cyrus (4:25)
Touched by the White Hands of Death (4:07)
The Fall into Time (6:45)
Cult of Salvation (4:24)
The Abstract Enthroned (4:26)
Cosmic Pessimism (4:31)
Eternal Winter of Reason (3:38)
The tracklisting for the live bonus (35:39 min.) is as follows:
Red (King Crimson cover, Live at Roadburn) (03:22)
The Scar (Live at Roadburn) (03:08)
Koyaanisqatsi (Philip Glass cover, Live at Roadburn) (03:37)
The Burning Darkness (Live at Roadburn) (02:29)
Daggers of Black Haze (Live in Stockholm) (04:48)
Death and the Labyrinth (Live in San Francisco) (03:37)
A Stare Bound in Stone (Live in in San Francisco) (04:09)
Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES released yesterday their newest studio album “The Nightmare Of Being” worldwide via Century Media Records.
To enhance the album’s street date, check out the title-track “The Nightmare Of Being” in a video-clip directed by Patric Ullaeus / www.rEvolver.se (Arch Enemy, In Flames, Dimmu Borgir, etc.) here:
AT THE GATES vocalist Tomas Lindberg Redant commented as follows: “One of the key tracks on the album, this one is really dark and haunting, with some classic old school AT THE GATES harmonies thrown in. I guess some of you have already read up on the concept of the album, this one is the introduction to said concept, introducing the main idea that mankind’s consciousness is the ghost of our nightmares, the plague that drives us to our own extinction. I am really happy that Patric Ullaeus got the chance to, once again, interpret the dark themes of our music with his video. He really gave this a special feeling, which I think goes really well with the theme of the abyss of the human soul. Today you can also, finally, listen to the whole album! Dive in! It is, as said before, the most rich, cinematic, textured, layered, progressive and dynamic album we have ever written. Thanks for listening!”
Also check out the previously released videos/singles off “The Nightmare Of Being” here:
In other news, AT THE GATES are launching a free full album stream premiere event to celebrate the release of “The Nightmare Of Being” today, Saturday, July 3rd at 8 PM CEST (2 PM EDT) on YouTube. AT THE GATES vocalist Tomas Lindberg Redant will be part of the chat for this exclusive album premiere, so feel free to join here:
While main parts for “The Nightmare Of Being” were recorded in Sweden at several different studios – Drums at Studio Gröndal with Jens Bogren, guitars and bass with Andy La Rocque at Sonic Train Studio and vocals at Welfare Sounds with Per Stålberg -, the album was mixed and mastered at Fascination Street Studios (Amon Amarth, Opeth, Kreator, etc.) by Jens Bogren, who has previously worked with AT THE GATES on their “At War With Reality” comeback album from 2014. The album’s visual concept was developed by artist Eva Nahon.
The tracklisting of “The Nightmare Of Being” (45:44 min.) is as follows:
Spectre of Extinction (4:49)
The Paradox (4:43)
The Nightmare of Being (3:49)
Garden of Cyrus (4:25)
Touched by the White Hands of Death (4:07)
The Fall into Time (6:45)
Cult of Salvation (4:24)
The Abstract Enthroned (4:26)
Cosmic Pessimism (4:31)
Eternal Winter of Reason (3:38)
The tracklisting for the live bonus (35:39 min.) is as follows:
Red (King Crimson cover, Live at Roadburn) (03:22)
The Scar (Live at Roadburn) (03:08)
Koyaanisqatsi (Philip Glass cover, Live at Roadburn) (03:37)
The Burning Darkness (Live at Roadburn) (02:29)
Daggers of Black Haze (Live in Stockholm) (04:48)
Death and the Labyrinth (Live in San Francisco) (03:37)
A Stare Bound in Stone (Live in in San Francisco) (04:09)
AT THE GATES have announced a string of shows in their home territory of Sweden for December to promote “The Nightmare Of Being”. Here are all currently confirmed dates, also including a few first festival appearances:
AT THE GATES – Live 2021 / 2022:
13.08.2021 Kortrijk (Belgium) – Alcatraz Festival 02.10.2021 Larvik (Norway) – Spetakkel Festivalen 02.12.2021 Uppsala (Sweden) – Katalin 03.12.2021 Norrköping (Sweden) – Dynamo 04.12.2021 Karlstad (Sweden) – Nöjesfabriken 07.12.2021 Göteborg (Sweden) – Trägårn 09.12.2021 Stockholm (Sweden) – Slaktkyrkan 10.12.2021 Huskvarna (Sweden) – Folkets Park 11.12.2021 Gävle (Sweden) – Gefle Metal Winter fest 05.02.2022 Fredericia (Denmark) – Metal Magic Winter Festival 17.06.2022 Clisson (France) – Hellfest 23.06.2022 Nummijärvi (Finland) – Nummirock Festival 15.07.2022 Gävle (Sweden) – Gefle Metal Festival
More shows will be announced soon…
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