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Summary:
Sacrifice is a Swiss heavy metal band from Delemont, Jura, Switzerland, formed in 1982. The band's original lineup consisted of Serge Kottelat (guitar, vocals), Jean Parrat (bass), Felix Artho (drums), and Kiki Rais (guitar). The band has released nine studio albums, two live albums, and one compilation album. Sacrifice has toured extensively throughout Europe and North America.
Sacrifice's music is a mix of heavy metal, power metal, and speed metal. The band's early work was influenced by bands such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Helloween. In the 1990s, Sacrifice began to experiment with more progressive elements in their music. The band's most recent album, "At the End of the Rainbow", was released in 2016.
Sacrifice is considered to be one of the most influential heavy metal bands from Switzerland. The band has helped to pave the way for other Swiss metal bands such as Coroner, Celtic Frost, and Samael. Sacrifice is a respected band in the heavy metal community, and their music continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world.
"Gates of Time" is a 12" vinyl maxi-single by Sacrifice, released in 1987. The single features the songs "Gates of Time" and "Dark Confusion". "Gates of Time" is a fast-paced power metal song with a catchy chorus.
"Gates of Time" was a critical and commercial success. The single reached number 1 on the Swiss charts, and it helped to promote Sacrifice's third album, "Awakening". "Gates of Time" is a classic power metal song, and it is a must-have for any fan of the genre.
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Album Production Information:
The album: "Gates of Time" was produced by: Sacrifice and Tommy T. Baron
Recorded at Recording Studio Sixty, Lausanne, Switzerland, February 1984.
Sound engineer: Wolfgang Ehrlich and Peter Weber
The single cover was designed by Andreas Marschall.
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