News of the year: Blabbermouth broke the story that legendary Swedish metal band AT THE GATES will reunite for several shows next summer. Confirmed dates so far are as follows:
Jul. 4-6 – Ruis Rock, Finland
Jul. 31 – Aug. 2 – Wacken Open Air, DE
Aug. 15-17 – Bloodstock, Derby, UK
Commented guitarist Anders Björler (currently in THE HAUNTED): "Well, it felt like the timing was right for once. We have been talking about a possible reunion for years now, but this was the first time everything fell into place. For me personally, it feels like getting closure. The break-up over ten years ago was abrupt and left a bad vibe between us that took years to get over. We have a better relationship today and a more relaxed approach to who we are and what we do. The time is right to get together and play some shows Try to catch us live in the summer 2008. It could be your last chance."
First a CARCASS reunion, now this?! I think I'm going to be booking a ticket to Wacken. Sorry, have to do it. This is too insane. Hey Sweeds, get your act together and book a mega AT THE GATES/CARCASS dual-reunion tour so that us Americans can jizz in our pants and see what real metal is like. I BEG YOU!!!!
