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Cemetery Gates

Pantera · 1990

12 min · 2 tracks · groove metal

Melodic grooves intertwine with haunting melodies, showcasing Pantera's pioneering blend of metal and emotional depth.

Cemetery Gates is a single by Pantera, released in 1990. Melodic grooves intertwine with haunting melodies, showcasing Pantera's pioneering blend of metal and emotional depth. The song 'Cemetery Gates' had a notable impact on the metal genre, receiving critical acclaim for its complex structure and lyrical themes. It has been recognized as one of Pantera's signature tracks and helped solidify their place in heavy metal history, contributing to the band's rise during the early 1990s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cemetery Gates sound like?

Melodic grooves intertwine with haunting melodies, showcasing Pantera's pioneering blend of metal and emotional depth. Rooted in groove metal.

What makes Cemetery Gates by Pantera notable?

The song 'Cemetery Gates' had a notable impact on the metal genre, receiving critical acclaim for its complex structure and lyrical themes. It has been recognized as one of Pantera's signature tracks and helped solidify their place in heavy metal history, contributing to the band's rise during the early 1990s. Released in 1990, 'Cemetery Gates' is from Pantera's fifth album, marking a significant point in their transition from glam metal to groove metal. This track was pivotal in establishing their sound that would later define the genre, following their earlier work on 'Power Metal' and leading into the breakthrough success of 'Vulgar Display of Power.'

How many songs are on Cemetery Gates?

Cemetery Gates has 2 tracks, running approximately 12 minutes.

Tracklist

2 tracks·12:49

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Cemetery Gates (edit) Standout 5:46
  • 2 Cemetery Gates Standout 7:03

Release Date

January 1, 1990

Genre

groove metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

12 min 49 sec