At The Gates announce new album ‘The Ghost of a Future Dead’

AT THE GATES have announced a brand new album!

The new album, titled The Ghost of a Future Dead, is the follow-up to 2021’s The Nightmare of Being and marks the Swedish melodic death metal pioneers’ first release since the tragic passing of frontman Tomas Lindberg in September 2025.

Set for release on April 24th, 2026 via Century Media Records, the album was completed more than two years ago and remains exactly as Lindberg intended – from the title and artwork to the mix and track order – serving as a powerful tribute to his legacy and creative vision.

Speaking about the upcoming album, the band shares, “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.”

The album’s opening track, The Fever Mask, launches as the first single from The Ghost of a Future Dead. Accompanied by a heartfelt tribute video assembled by longtime collaborator Patric Ullaeus (revolver.se).

Speaking about the new single, the band says, “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.”

Watch the official music video for The Fever Mask here:

Also, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming new album below:

Track List: 

1. The Fever Mask
2. The Dissonant Void
3. Det Oerhörda
4. A Ritual of Waste
5. In Dark Distortion
6. Of Interstellar Death
7. Tomb of Heaven
8. Parasitical Hive
9. The Unfathomable
10. The Phantom Gospel
11. Förgängligheten
12. Black Hole Emission

The Ghost of a Future Dead is set for release on April 24th, 2026 via Century Media Records. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.

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