''Beyond the Gates'' is the second album by

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band

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. Taking a different direction from their debut, '' Seven Churches'', ''Beyond the Gates'' has a more technical feeling and, due to poor production, a muddy sound. Reception was mixed, with some critics and fans being very disappointed by the album for the sound and production, while others were satisfied with the new direction of the band. Over the years, fans have slowly appreciated ''Beyond the Gates'' and have even considered it being an "underrated masterpiece" and "overlooked classic". ''Beyond the Gates'' became a sign of Possessed's decline, as they only released the EP ''

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'' before they officially disbanded the following year. This became the band’s last full length album, up until the release of their third studio album ''

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'', 33 years later. The vinyl release of the album featured an enhanced

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-style format: the "gates" of the front cover opened outward, exposing several flaps that opened further to reveal a large, nine-panel illustration of a line of demonic creatures approaching over a desert landscape. Lyrics were included on the inner sleeve.

Track listing

Published by Take Out Music.

Personnel

;Possessed *Jeff Becerra – bass, vocals *

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– lead guitar *Mike Torrao – rhythm guitar *Mike Sus – drums ;Production *Carl Canedy – producer *

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, Tom Size – engineers *Tom Coyne – mastering *Steve Sinclair – executive producer

References

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