Melodic death metal vets At The Gates have announced the release of their eighth studio album. Titled The Ghost of a Future Dead, the effort is scheduled to arrive April 24th via Century Media Records. The record is a bittersweet affair, as it is the band’s final album to feature frontman Tomas “Tompa” Lindberg, who passed away last September from cancer. Speaking of it, the group commented:
“We are proud to finally share some news about our eighth studio album, The Ghost of a Future Dead. The album will be released on April 24, 2026 – more than two years after it was completed in the studio.
As you all know, Tomas Lindberg passed away last year due to complications from his cancer treatment. Over the past few years, we worked closely with Tomas, discussing and refining every detail to ensure nothing was left to chance.
In accordance with Tomas’ wishes; including the album title, sound mix, track order, artwork, and overall presentation The Ghost of a Future Dead remains true to form. It combines the ferocious energy and hard-hitting powerful melodies that is the essence of At The Gates. This album is Tomas’ legacy”
Today also sees the premiere of the effort’s lead single, “The Fever Mask”. You can find a music video, directed by Patric Ullaeus, below. The band said of the track:
“‘The Fever Mask’ was one of the final songs written for the album and quickly stood out as the natural choice for both the opening track and the first single for The Ghost of a Future Dead. It perfectly captures the essence of At The Gates, blending raw energy, strong melody and beautiful lyrics by Tomas.”
Pre-orders for The Ghost of a Future Dead are now live and can be secured via this link.
The Ghost of a Future Dead track listing:
- “The Fever Mask”
- “The Dissonant Void”
- “Det Oerhörda”
- “A Ritual of Waste”
- “In Dark Distortion”
- “Of Interstellar Death”
- “Tomb of Heaven”
- “Parasitical Hive”
- “The Unfathomable”
- “The Phantom Gospel”
- “Förgängligheten”
- “Black Hole Emission”
