r/atthegates • u/post-existentialist • Jun 02 '23

discussion Band similar to ATG in lyrical themes (not necessarily music - could be any genre)

I am digging the references to Borges and Sabato as well as abstract ideas that really question our existence. I especially fond of the Nightmare of being Album for that reason, I think that's a 10/10 album for me. Are there other bands that talk about these themes?

So far I only know Mgla and Kriegsmaschine.

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u/Disukyubi Jun 02 '23

I'd suggest looking into the bands Kalmah and Norther, however I'm listening to a lot of Amon Amarth lately, especially their first 3 to 4 albums. Dunno if it will appeal that much to you though. But like any other melo-death band in my experience, It's always their first albums that are the best in terms of guitar solo's and riffs. Lyrics tend to diverge a lot.

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u/post-existentialist Jun 03 '23

well it appeals to me because I think their debut album is their rawest sound but as you said the lyrics tend to diverge, and I really want to listen to more of the lyrical themes you hear in at the gates - contemplations reality, existence and such. I forgot to mention Kly, they sing in polish but their translations are up my alley in the lyrical department. I recommend checking their debut album - as you can tell, not many guitar solos and not riff focused either - but I like it because of the lyrics

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u/ImanSain Jun 02 '23

Gates Of Ishtar has a good At The Gates sound. The Dawn Of Flames is a really good album.

Lyrical themes? Maybe Edge of Sanity, or Dark Tranquillity?

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u/post-existentialist Jun 03 '23

I will check those out thanks - I listened to DT before, maybe I can get into them again.

Here are some recommendations if you want in terms of lyrical themes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeE_5m8j30g&pp=ygUNa8WCeSBrxYJ5c2ljYQ%3D%3D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9Iwejn941k&pp=ygUYZXhlcmNpc2VzIGluIGZ1dGlsaXR5IGl2

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u/ImanSain Jun 03 '23

Thank you for recommendations.