After enjoying worldwide success with their previous 5 classic albums, Morbid Angel had established themselves kings of the Death Metal genre with their revolutionary and unapologetic sound. In October 2000, Morbid Angel emphatically announced their return with Gateways of Annihilation - This intensely dark and intricate album is a historic masterpiece that emanates strength with its dynamic and sweeping passages and brutal lyrical content. SALES POINTS • First time Earache has reissued this historic Death Metal album on vinyl. • Morbid Angel are widely acknowledged as one of the most influential Death Metal bands of all time. • This 11-track goliath of an album was the 6th studio release from the Florida Death Metal legends and reinforced their position as a revolutionary band notorious for their trademark devastating sound. • Decibel Magazine rated guitarist Trey Azagthoth as #1 Death Metal guitarist of all time. • Morbid Angel went on to become the biggest band in the Death Metal genre, even signing to major label Giant Records in America in the mid - 90's. • The band's entire classic back catalogue, some 9 albums, is still available via Earache. MOSH011CD - Altars Of Madness MOSH031CD - Blessed are the Sick MOSH048CD - Abominations of Desolation MOSH081CD – Covenant MOSH134CD – Domination MOSH167CD - Entangled in Chaos MOSH180CD - Formulas Fatal to the Flesh MOSH235CD - Gateways to Annihilation MOSH272CD - Heretic MOSH545LP – Juvenilia (Record Store Day 2015 exclusive) • Morbid Angel catalogue sales total over two million records.