The most melodic heavy album
sablesheen | sydney | 08/15/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"if you're here i'd say you know who Gates Of Ishtar are. For those who dunno: they're a swedish death metal band. Swedish death is somewhat very distant from american. It's basic feature is melody combined with hi-speed agression. This album represents the best of the style. The songs are short, VERY fast and heavy, yet you cant believe how could such a beautiful melodies appear here! Vocals are growling, but it's one of the best growlers and he might be closer to a "singer" than others, moreover his voice mathce the music perfectly. I'd say that this album is a must buy for all those who love heavy music.....but even if you dont like it, try this one to check how open minded you are: such a great stuff deserves to be heard! ps this was the last (although the best as well) album for the band....."
Gates Of Ishtar~At Dusk and Forever
Anthony J Sasso | Melrose Park, IL United States | 04/16/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"If you are a fan of Gates of ishtar and the whole melodic death metal scene you will like this album. But if you have heard Goi's Dawn of Flames and are expecting a sequel to it's greatness don't hold your breath. While this album is very fast, melodic, and brutal, the timing composure and rush of goi seems to have toned down a bit since their last album(dawn of flames) To get to the point- If you love swedish death metal, then this album will do your hard earned cash some justice, but if you're expecting a death metal miracle, check somewhere else."
Track Listings (9) - Disc #1