Gateways to Annihilation

Gateways to Annihilation

Gateways to Annihilation

Track Listings
 
1. Kawazu
2. Summoning Redemption
3. Ageless, Still I Am
4. He Who Sleeps
5. To the Victor the Spoils
6. At One With Nothing
7. Opening of the Gates
8. Secured Limitations
9. Awakening
10. I
11. God of the Forsaken

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
The first genuine death-metal band to sign to a major label, Morbid Angel could either be seen as pioneers of the blackest art, or the men who made the ultimate Faustian pact and sold their souls to the mainstream. Their seventh studio album provides proof that Florida's vilest have never let the pursuit of the dollar dull the edge of their scythe; Gateways to Annihilation appears on harder-than-thou imprint Earache Records, a sure sign that the Angel are taking no prisoners. The seven-minute post-intro opener, "Summoning Redemption," finds drummer Pete Sandoval delivering sheets of drum rolls beneath the doubled-headed assault of guitarists Trey Azagthoth and Erik Rutan. Beyond the caustic grind, Gateways is surprisingly inventive, as evidenced by the Eastern accents in Rutan's solos and classical-influenced passages. --Louis Pattison

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Gateways to Annihilation
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent, Just Excellent
  • Mediocre, unfortunately
  • Jumping the "modern-metal" band-wagon? Ha!!
  • No Good
  • Very different...But good
 Gateways to Annihilation
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Manufacturer: Earache Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Formulas Fatal to the Flesh
  2. Domination
  3. Heretic
  4. Covenant
  5. Blessed Are the Sick

ASIN: B00004YLFJ
Release Date: 2000-10-17

Tracks:

  1. Kawazu
  2. Summoning Redemption
  3. Ageless, Still I Am
  4. He Who Sleeps
  5. To The Victor The Spoils
  6. At One With Nothing
  7. Opening Of The Gates
  8. Secured Limitations
  9. Awakening
  10. I
  11. God Of The Forsaken

Amazon.com

The first genuine death-metal band to sign to a major label, Morbid Angel could either be seen as pioneers of the blackest art, or the men who made the ultimate Faustian pact and sold their souls to the mainstream. Their seventh studio album provides proof that Florida's vilest have never let the pursuit of the dollar dull the edge of their scythe; Gateways to Annihilation appears on harder-than-thou imprint Earache Records, a sure sign that the Angel are taking no prisoners. The seven-minute post-intro opener, "Summoning Redemption," finds drummer Pete Sandoval delivering sheets of drum rolls beneath the doubled-headed assault of guitarists Trey Azagthoth and Erik Rutan. Beyond the caustic grind, Gateways is surprisingly inventive, as evidenced by the Eastern accents in Rutan's solos and classical-influenced passages. --Louis Pattison

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent, Just Excellent .......2007-02-21

Morbid Angel are without a shadow of a doubt, one of the greatest and most legendary death metal bands of all time, and I love them to death. Their 2000 release "Gateways to Annihilation, the band's second album with vocalist/bassist Steve Tucker, and my first MA album I bought with Tucker, and I just love it, I can't get enough of it. Yeah I know this album may not be an all out speedfest like most of their previous outings, but this is STILL Morbid Angel all the way, and of course if you're an open minded metalhead like me, I guarantee you'll love this album. GTA still has a few fast tracks including "Opening of the Gates", and "God of the Foresaken" which both have some very fast intense drumming and crazy riffs. Other favorite songs on here including "Summoning Redemption", "To the Victor the Spoils", "Secured Limitations", "He Who Sleeps" and my personal favorite track "Ageless, Still I Am" which has some of the best guitar solos will stay stuck in your head for days and never get old. Steve Tucker's vocals are just dark and brutal, and like Comrade Ren "Altarboy of Madness" said you can actually understand what he is saying. He also has great bass lines that you can hear as well. Trey Azagthoth and Erik Rutan are an excellent guitar team. They both deliver lots of great riffs and awesome virtuoistic solos that will put a big smile on your face. Pete Sandoval's drumming may not be the fastest on here, but it's still great nonetheless, and ohhhh man, his double bass kicks are just absolutely god like.
Jeremy's song ratings:
1. Kawazu (0:35) - N/A
2. Summoning Redemption (7:16) - 5/5
3. Ageless, Still I Am (5:18) - 5/5
4. He Who Sleeps (4:04) - 5/5
5. To the Victor the Spoils (3:43) - 5/5
6. At One With Nothing (4:33) - 5/5
7. Opening of the Gates (5:15) - 5/5
8. Secured Limitations (4:39) - 5/5
9. Awakening (1:21) - N/A
10. I (3:50) - 5/5
11. God of the Foresaken (3:51) - 5/5

Like I said before, "Gateways to Annihilation" may not be an all out speedfest, but if you're an open minded metalhead, you'll love this album. Highly recommended to all Morbid Angel fans overall.
MORBID ANGEL RULES!!

3 out of 5 stars Mediocre, unfortunately.......2007-02-12

It's mostly the same style as Formulas Fatal to the Flesh. However, the music simply isn't as good as even that album. The first song is pretty good, the rest are average.

5 out of 5 stars Jumping the "modern-metal" band-wagon? Ha!! .......2006-11-26

That's a really funny joke, because Morbid Angel has NOTHING in common with nu-metal s*** like Korn, the Deftones, Slipknot, and SOAD. Sure, if you're expecting this to be a non-stop speedfest like Altars', then you might be disappointed but if you're open-minded, you'll surely love this.

"Gateways to Annihilation" is my first MA album with Steve Tucker behind the mic and abusing the bass, and even though I still prefer David Vincent, Steve is surely a great DM frontman. Thanks to the superb production, you can actually hear his bass, and his vocals are very good, you can actually understand what he's saying!! Trey Azagthoth and Erik Rutan are a great guitar duo, their unique styles and virtuous riffs and solos go together perfectly. Pete Sandoval, that's all I gotta say. For those of you complaining about the lack of speed, it seems like you only listened to "At One With Nothing," "Opening of the Gates," and "Secured Limitations." Everything else on here is really fast (except for the instrumentals "Kawazu" and "Awakening").

All killer, no filler. My favorites on here are "Summoning Redemption," "Ageless, Still I Am," "I," and "God of the Forsaken."

If you're a MA fan, pick this up now.

1 out of 5 stars No Good.......2006-10-01

Morbid Angel is way past their prime on this one. In fact, even when they were in their prime they weren't that great. Sure, Alters... through Domination were good records but they were highly overrated. As for the Gateways record, its just plain boring. There aren't any songs on here that stand out or even get the listener interested. On top of that, there is a creative shift on this album in the form of slow and groove oriented sections in the music that seem tacked on and make it seem that Morbid Angel has jumped on the "modern metal" band wagon. If you are checking out Morbid Angel for the first time, listen to Abominations of Desolation (if you can find a copy), Altars of Madness, Blessed Are The Sick, Covenant, or Domination. These are decent enough records and a better representation of the band than what is on Gateways.

5 out of 5 stars Very different...But good.......2006-07-17

This was my first Morbid Angel album. I was and still am impressed by it. Compared to most other death metal (including other Morbid Angel albums), this is very slow and has a kinda doomy, cold atmosphere to it. But they manage to pull off this new sound and they have created a very refreshing and intelligent album. This isn't an agressive, flat-out headbanging sort of CD. But if you're in the mood for something different and original, then give this a listen. It's a winner in my book.
Gateways to Annihilation
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Best Morbid album...easily!!
  • The winds of change.......
 Gateways to Annihilation
Morbid Angel
Manufacturer: Earac
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004WEQS
Release Date: 2000-09-25

Tracks:

  1. Kawazu
  2. Summoning Redemption
  3. Ageless, Still I Am
  4. He Who Sleeps
  5. To the Victor the Spoils
  6. At One With Nothing
  7. Opening of the Gates
  8. Secured Limitations
  9. Awakening
  10. I
  11. God of the Forsaken

Album Description

Be the first on your block to own the seventh offering from these death metal trailblazers as the domestic isn't scheduled until October 17th. 11 tracks that re-define a genre that these death metal masters helped invent including, 'Kawazu', 'Summoning Redemption' and 'Ageless, Still I Am'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best Morbid album...easily!!.......2005-09-05

Now, I know that a lot of people who like bands that have been around a while, & if there's been a lineup change, almost always say "the band was better w/ so & so." But in this case, this isn't true; at least for this album! This is truly the best album Morbid Angel EVER released at this point in their career [that's right, w/ Steve Tucker on vox! Unfortunately, the album released before & the album released after this one are both terrible in comparison.] This album has it all-----but Sandoval's drumming & Tucker's vocals really make it stand out alone! Of the HUNDREDS of metal CDs I've ever listened to, this is truly 1 of the top death metal classics! Buy this, & blast at full volume!!

5 out of 5 stars The winds of change..............2000-10-11

From the first sound of insects creeping to the last cymbol crash, this composition is a masterpiece...Trey is truly a master of his instrument, sculpting and bending it's twisted noises and sounds to make beautiful, sweeping riffs and leads...Like all previous Morbid Angel releases, Gateways To Annhiliation has redefined and broken the barriers...Broken, rigid riffing and odd time changes along with individual guitar lines sculpt original, highly inventive musical compositions...With lyrics and words covering more than the common subjects often found in death/heavy metal music, the reasons for making the music are true...Music for people with a different outlook who can see what can't be seen by most eyes...
Gateways to Annihilation
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    		Gateways to Annihilation
    Morbid Angel
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Death MetalDeath Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
    Hard Rock & MetalHard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B00004XN0R
    Release Date: 2006-12-19

    Tracks:

    1. Kawazu
    2. Summoning Redemption
    3. Ageless, Still I Am
    4. He Who Sleeps
    5. To the Victor the Spoils
    6. At One With Nothing
    7. Opening of the Gates
    8. Secured Limitations
    9. Awakening
    10. I
    11. God of the Forsaken

    Album Description

    Extremely limited edition pressing of Morbid Angel's 2000 album Gateways to Annihilation, previously available as a special edition in Germany. In addition to the standard album, this version comes in a cool slipcase sleeve, which is embossed, on the front with the band's logo motif - the reverse features band member images with printed autographs personalizing the sleeve. Earache have discovered limited copies of this and once they're gone they're gone for good! Earache.
    Gateways to Annihilation
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Excellent, Just Excellent
    • Mediocre, unfortunately
    • Jumping the "modern-metal" band-wagon? Ha!!
    • No Good
    • Very different...But good
    		 Gateways to Annihilation
    Morbid Angel
    Manufacturer: Earache Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
    Death MetalDeath Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
    MetalMetal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    Similar Items:
    1. Formulas Fatal to the Flesh
    2. Domination
    3. Heretic
    4. Covenant
    5. Blessed Are the Sick

    ASIN: B00004YLFK
    Release Date: 2000-10-17

    Tracks:

    1. Kawazu
    2. Summoning Redemption
    3. Ageless, Still I Am
    4. He Who Sleeps
    5. To the Victor the Spoils
    6. At One With Nothing
    7. Opening of the Gates
    8. Secured Limitations
    9. Awakening
    10. I
    11. God of the Forsaken

    Amazon.com

    The first genuine death-metal band to sign to a major label, Morbid Angel could either be seen as pioneers of the blackest art, or the men who made the ultimate Faustian pact and sold their souls to the mainstream. Their seventh studio album provides proof that Florida's vilest have never let the pursuit of the dollar dull the edge of their scythe; Gateways to Annihilation appears on harder-than-thou imprint Earache Records, a sure sign that the Angel are taking no prisoners. The seven-minute post-intro opener, "Summoning Redemption," finds drummer Pete Sandoval delivering sheets of drum rolls beneath the doubled-headed assault of guitarists Trey Azagthoth and Erik Rutan. Beyond the caustic grind, Gateways is surprisingly inventive, as evidenced by the Eastern accents in Rutan's solos and classical-influenced passages. --Louis Pattison

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent, Just Excellent .......2007-02-21

    Morbid Angel are without a shadow of a doubt, one of the greatest and most legendary death metal bands of all time, and I love them to death. Their 2000 release "Gateways to Annihilation, the band's second album with vocalist/bassist Steve Tucker, and my first MA album I bought with Tucker, and I just love it, I can't get enough of it. Yeah I know this album may not be an all out speedfest like most of their previous outings, but this is STILL Morbid Angel all the way, and of course if you're an open minded metalhead like me, I guarantee you'll love this album. GTA still has a few fast tracks including "Opening of the Gates", and "God of the Foresaken" which both have some very fast intense drumming and crazy riffs. Other favorite songs on here including "Summoning Redemption", "To the Victor the Spoils", "Secured Limitations", "He Who Sleeps" and my personal favorite track "Ageless, Still I Am" which has some of the best guitar solos will stay stuck in your head for days and never get old. Steve Tucker's vocals are just dark and brutal, and like Comrade Ren "Altarboy of Madness" said you can actually understand what he is saying. He also has great bass lines that you can hear as well. Trey Azagthoth and Erik Rutan are an excellent guitar team. They both deliver lots of great riffs and awesome virtuoistic solos that will put a big smile on your face. Pete Sandoval's drumming may not be the fastest on here, but it's still great nonetheless, and ohhhh man, his double bass kicks are just absolutely god like.
    Jeremy's song ratings:
    1. Kawazu (0:35) - N/A
    2. Summoning Redemption (7:16) - 5/5
    3. Ageless, Still I Am (5:18) - 5/5
    4. He Who Sleeps (4:04) - 5/5
    5. To the Victor the Spoils (3:43) - 5/5
    6. At One With Nothing (4:33) - 5/5
    7. Opening of the Gates (5:15) - 5/5
    8. Secured Limitations (4:39) - 5/5
    9. Awakening (1:21) - N/A
    10. I (3:50) - 5/5
    11. God of the Foresaken (3:51) - 5/5

    Like I said before, "Gateways to Annihilation" may not be an all out speedfest, but if you're an open minded metalhead, you'll love this album. Highly recommended to all Morbid Angel fans overall.
    MORBID ANGEL RULES!!

    3 out of 5 stars Mediocre, unfortunately.......2007-02-12

    It's mostly the same style as Formulas Fatal to the Flesh. However, the music simply isn't as good as even that album. The first song is pretty good, the rest are average.

    5 out of 5 stars Jumping the "modern-metal" band-wagon? Ha!! .......2006-11-26

    That's a really funny joke, because Morbid Angel has NOTHING in common with nu-metal s*** like Korn, the Deftones, Slipknot, and SOAD. Sure, if you're expecting this to be a non-stop speedfest like Altars', then you might be disappointed but if you're open-minded, you'll surely love this.

    "Gateways to Annihilation" is my first MA album with Steve Tucker behind the mic and abusing the bass, and even though I still prefer David Vincent, Steve is surely a great DM frontman. Thanks to the superb production, you can actually hear his bass, and his vocals are very good, you can actually understand what he's saying!! Trey Azagthoth and Erik Rutan are a great guitar duo, their unique styles and virtuous riffs and solos go together perfectly. Pete Sandoval, that's all I gotta say. For those of you complaining about the lack of speed, it seems like you only listened to "At One With Nothing," "Opening of the Gates," and "Secured Limitations." Everything else on here is really fast (except for the instrumentals "Kawazu" and "Awakening").

    All killer, no filler. My favorites on here are "Summoning Redemption," "Ageless, Still I Am," "I," and "God of the Forsaken."

    If you're a MA fan, pick this up now.

    1 out of 5 stars No Good.......2006-10-01

    Morbid Angel is way past their prime on this one. In fact, even when they were in their prime they weren't that great. Sure, Alters... through Domination were good records but they were highly overrated. As for the Gateways record, its just plain boring. There aren't any songs on here that stand out or even get the listener interested. On top of that, there is a creative shift on this album in the form of slow and groove oriented sections in the music that seem tacked on and make it seem that Morbid Angel has jumped on the "modern metal" band wagon. If you are checking out Morbid Angel for the first time, listen to Abominations of Desolation (if you can find a copy), Altars of Madness, Blessed Are The Sick, Covenant, or Domination. These are decent enough records and a better representation of the band than what is on Gateways.

    5 out of 5 stars Very different...But good.......2006-07-17

    This was my first Morbid Angel album. I was and still am impressed by it. Compared to most other death metal (including other Morbid Angel albums), this is very slow and has a kinda doomy, cold atmosphere to it. But they manage to pull off this new sound and they have created a very refreshing and intelligent album. This isn't an agressive, flat-out headbanging sort of CD. But if you're in the mood for something different and original, then give this a listen. It's a winner in my book.
    Gateways To Annihilation
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Gateways To Annihilation
      Morbid Angel
      Manufacturer: Earache
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000LWWS7A
      Gateways to Annihilation
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        Morbid Angel
        Manufacturer: Roadrunner
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        ASIN: B00015U2DE

        Tracks:

        1. Kawazu
        2. Summoning Redemption
        3. Ageless, Still I Am
        4. He Who Sleeps
        5. To the Victor the Spoils
        6. At One With Nothing
        7. Opening of the Gates
        8. Secured Limitations
        9. Awakening
        10. I
        11. God of the Forsaken

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