At the Gates - Adrian Erlandsson Drummer Profile & Gear | MetalForge
At the Gates, formed in 1990 in Gothenburg, Sweden, pioneered the melodic death metal sound that defined the Gothenburg scene, most famously on 1995's Slaughter of the Soul.
Explore At the Gates' influential melodic death metal drumming with founding drummer Adrian Erlandsson.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the drummer for At the Gates?
Adrian Erlandsson has been the band's only drummer since its 1990 founding, drumming on all eight studio albums through 2026's The Ghost of a Future Dead.
Is At the Gates still active?
The band's future is uncertain following founding vocalist Tomas Lindberg's death in September 2025. Their eighth album, The Ghost of a Future Dead, released April 2026, is widely regarded by press as their final release.
When did At the Gates break up and reform?
They broke up in 1996 following Slaughter of the Soul, reunited for festival shows in 2007-2008, and became fully active again from 2010 onward.
Did At the Gates ever have a different drummer than Adrian Erlandsson?
No. Erlandsson is the only drummer credited on any At the Gates studio album, across the band's entire history.
Who played drums on At the Gates's "The Red in the Sky Is Ours"?
Adrian Erlandsson played drums on "The Red in the Sky Is Ours" (1992).
Who played drums on At the Gates's "The Ghost of a Future Dead"?
Adrian Erlandsson played drums on "The Ghost of a Future Dead" (2026).