There are multiple artists with this name: 1) The Gates, from Quebec Canada play "magick metal", combining old school psych & occult rock with black metal vocals. Visually, they use classic psych imagery such as colourful artwork and magic mushrooms in combination with occult symbols and occasional nods to the Nazisploitation movies of the 70s (a tribute to old school B-movies & cult flicks), while their lyrics focus on occultism & psychedelic experiences. 2) The Gates are an alternative rock / experimental rock group based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They formed in 2008 by guitarist/vocalist Erik Tarr under the name Acquiesce. Trent Hoffmann was convinced to buy a bass and join the band while Erik taught him how to play it. The band's name was changed to The Gates in 2009. John Kirchner joined the band as a drummer in late 2009. In early 2011, they released their first album "Sound", after starting to record the album in late 2010. They play locally and are always looking for more venues. 3) The Gates are a Japanese thrash rock group that formed in 1999. Japanese doom master Church of Misery bassist Tatsu Mikami and previous Church of Misery singer Yoshiaki Negishi formed this band with Tokyo crust/hardcore veteran Masayasu Futatsugi. This band is just for fun, but their material got really highly valued by the underground. Their limited split with Metal Skull sold out all 500 copies in two weeks. After that release they put out their debut cd Total Death. In 2006 they put out a split '7 ep with Japanese d-beat masters Disclose. 4) The Gates are a new wave / Brit rock group from Bayonne, NJ that formed in 2007. They cinematic sound-scapes, effortlessly blending new wave with rock. While sharing styles with acts such as the Decemberists, the Pixies, and the Smiths, the Gates retain dynamic direction which underly their individual style. Led by Anthony Silva on vocals, and guitarist Bill Wood; spurring harmonies and melodies in an unpredictable fashion, while John Willoughby on bass, and drummer Steve LaMarca charge ahead with the groove; lighting up the back end. It wasn’t long until the band released their self titled EP in 2008, followed by the 2009 release of “Growing Up.” As The Gates gear up for their third release, they continuously perform in the Tri-State Area.