Slaughter of the Soul
At the Gates · 1995
55 min · 17 tracks · death metal · melodic death metal
A relentless onslaught of melodic riffs and ferocious vocals that redefine death metal's boundaries.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys immersive listening experiences
- Context
- Released in 1995, 'Slaughter of the Soul' was At the Gates' fourth studio album, marking a pivotal moment in their career as they transitioned from underground pioneers to influential figures in the melodic death metal scene. This album followed their critically acclaimed record 'Terminal Spirit Disease' and showcased a more refined sound that would later influence countless bands within the genre.
- If you like
- death metal, melodic death metal
Slaughter of the Soul is an album by At the Gates, released in 1995. A relentless onslaught of melodic riffs and ferocious vocals that redefine death metal's boundaries. 'Slaughter of the Soul' is often regarded as a seminal work in melodic death metal, influencing a generation of musicians and contributing to the genre's rise in popularity during the late 1990s. It achieved significant critical acclaim, featuring prominently in lists of essential metal albums and solidifying At the Gates' legacy with its inclusion in many retrospective analyses of heavy music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Slaughter of the Soul sound like?
A relentless onslaught of melodic riffs and ferocious vocals that redefine death metal's boundaries. Rooted in death metal and melodic death metal.
What makes Slaughter of the Soul by At the Gates notable?
'Slaughter of the Soul' is often regarded as a seminal work in melodic death metal, influencing a generation of musicians and contributing to the genre's rise in popularity during the late 1990s. It achieved significant critical acclaim, featuring prominently in lists of essential metal albums and solidifying At the Gates' legacy with its inclusion in many retrospective analyses of heavy music. Released in 1995, 'Slaughter of the Soul' was At the Gates' fourth studio album, marking a pivotal moment in their career as they transitioned from underground pioneers to influential figures in the melodic death metal scene. This album followed their critically acclaimed record 'Terminal Spirit Disease' and showcased a more refined sound that would later influence countless bands within the genre.
Who is Slaughter of the Soul for?
Slaughter of the Soul works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, dynamic emotional journeys and immersive listening experiences.
How many songs are on Slaughter of the Soul?
Slaughter of the Soul has 17 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Blinded by Fear Standout 3:12
- 3 Cold Standout 3:28
- 4 Under a Serpent Sun 3:59
- 5 Into the Dead Sky 2:13
- 6 Suicide Nation 3:36
- 8 Unto Others 3:11
- 9 Nausea 2:23
- 10 Need 2:37
- 11 The Flames of the End 2:58
Disc 2
- 1 Cursed to Crawl 3:25
- 2 Take the Strain 4:09
- 3 Food Chain 3:14
- 4 Politics of Common Sense 2:59
- 5 Slaughter of the Soul Standout 3:02
- 6 World of Lies 3:34
- 7 Legion 3:54
- 8 The Dying 3:17
Release Date
January 1, 1995
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
55 min 14 sec
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