Origin: Switzerland
Formed: 2013
Genre: Symphonic Black Metal
Status: Active
Label: Independent
Themes: Not officially listed
Frozen Gate is a symphonic black metal band from NĂĽrensdorf (ZĂĽrich), active since 2013. Their sound blends sharp, melodic black‑metal riffing with orchestral arrangements, dramatic atmospheres, and a strong emphasis on dual‑vocal interplay. Frozen Gate’s music sits at the crossroads of modern symphonic black metal and traditional melodic extremity—cold, theatrical, and driven by a sense of dark grandeur.
Their debut full‑length Behind the Dark Ice (2016) established their identity with a polished yet aggressive sound, earning an 80% review. The album showcased their combination of harsh vocals, symphonic layers, and guitar‑driven intensity. In 2018, they released the From Ashes EP, further refining their melodic and orchestral elements while maintaining a raw black‑metal edge.
The band’s lineup has evolved over time, with early member Erebos contributing significantly to their initial sound before departing in 2016. Since 2017, Frozen Gate has operated with a strengthened guitar section and a stable core of musicians active in other Swiss metal projects.
Charon – Bass, vocals
See also: ex‑Amputate
Eversor – Drums
Priest – Guitars, vocals
See also: Calarook
Ouroboros – Lead guitars (2017–present)
Ares – Rhythm guitars (2017–present)
See also: ex‑Circus of Fools
Erebos – Guitars, vocals (2013–2016)
See also: As the Sun Falls, Elysia, Tenebrae Aeternum, Aeonian Sorrow (live), ex‑Kether, ex‑Chotzä, ex‑Malphas
Félicien Burkard – Guitars (2013)
See also: Kerberos, Uncaved
Behind the Dark Ice – Full‑length, 2016
From Ashes – EP, 2018