
The Nightmare of Being is the band's second album since their reunion in 2010, and it is notable for its exploration of darker, more introspective themes than previous works.
- The album was recorded at Studio IF Studios in Sweden with producer Fredrik Nordström.
- It features guest vocals from King Diamond on the track "The Coliseum."
- The album artwork was created by artist Zbigniew M. Bielak.
At the Gates are a Swedish melodic death metal band formed in 1990 in Gothenburg. They are considered one of the pioneers of the genre and the Gothenburg scene. Their 1995 album "Slaughter of the Soul" is a landmark of the genre. The Nightmare of Being is their eighth studio album, released in 2021.
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