Gates of Kiev - (PRESALE 10/9/26) Gates of Kiev (CD) | NEW
Gates of Kiev - (PRESALE 10/9/26) Gates of Kiev (CD) | NEW
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Gates of Kiev
Artist: Gates of Kiev Format: CD Release Date: 10/9/2026
LABEL: Laser's Edge
VENDOR: Amplified Media Services, LLC
DISTRIBUTOR: AMPED
UPC: 763232108622
GENRE: Rock
RELEASE DATE: 10/9/2026
PRODUCT ID: LSER1086.2
WEIGHT: .13 lb
CASE LOT QTY: 30
CD
DESCRIPTION
Gates Of Kiev is a progressive rock band founded in
the Netherlands by childhood friends, organist Tomas Mesman and drummer Hessel Braat. The band's origins trace back to their teenage years, when a shared passion for classic and vintage music brought them together. What began as informal late night hard rock sessions in a small garage gradually evolved into the musical foundation that defines the band today. While performing on the Amsterdam live music circuit, the duo met Eszl de Vois, an established bass player in the underground psychedelic scene whose passion for unconventional jazz fit the band like a glove. Heavily inspired by Emerson, Lake & Palmer, the band adopted the name "Gates of Kiev," taken from the iconic piece featured on the live album Pictures at an Exhibition. Taking further inspiration from the modern local garage and punk scene as well as the early years of 70s prog bands, Gates of Kiev's live shows evolved into a high energy and intense performance. Loud, fast, and over the top. The band's songs are long and mostly instrumental. The lyrics they do have cover both very personal struggles as societal topics, delivered in a whimsical and sometimes direct way. The dynamics and atmosphere within the instrumental parts are closely tied to the themes of the songs, trying to set a story without words. The album was mixed and mastered by White Willow's Jacob Holm-Lupo in Norway. Cover art comes courtesy of Italian heavy psych illustrator Mont Doom. the Netherlands by childhood friends, organist Tomas Mesman and drummer Hessel Braat. The band's origins trace back to their teenage years, when a shared passion for classic and vintage music brought them together. What began as informal late night hard rock sessions in a small garage gradually evolved into the musical foundation that defines the band today. While performing on the Amsterdam live music circuit, the duo met Eszl de Vois, an established bass player in the underground psychedelic scene whose passion for unconventional jazz fit the band like a glove. Heavily inspired by Emerson, Lake & Palmer, the band adopted the name "Gates of Kiev," taken from the iconic piece featured on the live album Pictures at an Exhibition. Taking further inspiration from the modern local garage and punk scene as well as the early years of 70s prog bands, Gates of Kiev's live shows evolved into a high energy and intense performance. Loud, fast, and over the top. The band's songs are long and mostly instrumental. The lyrics they do have cover both very personal struggles as societal topics, delivered in a whimsical and sometimes direct way. The dynamics and atmosphere within the instrumental parts are closely tied to the themes of the songs, trying to set a story without words. The album was mixed and mastered by White Willow's Jacob Holm-Lupo in Norway. Cover art comes courtesy of Italian heavy psych illustrator Mont Doom.
Tracks
Credits
1
Hamlet Burns
2
Baltazar's Feast
3
Silhouette
4
Drunkship of the Mice
- Condition: NEW
- Format: CD
- Genre: ALT/INDIE
- Label: LASER'S EDGE
- Catalog Number: LSER1086.2
- Format Type: CD
- Released: 10/9/2026
Condition Ratings & Details
Condition Ratings & Details
NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.
NOTE: Images may not be exact. Please refer to the description to determine whether the images are Actual Photos or Photos Not Actual. New records will likely use generic web photos to represent the product.
Condition Ratings
- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
Sleeve Details
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- PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
