There's nothing new that could be said about the influence At the Gates have had on modern metal. A sound that is more or less a derivative of 1995's 'Slaughter of the Soul' could be felt in the music of pretty much every band that has spawned in the 19 years since the release of that monumental album. It also happened to be the last release by the first incarnation of At the Gates. So, after such a long absence, during which many bands have expanded and perfected their formula, isn't At the Gates' return devoid of meaning? read more