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- Tomas "Tompa" Lindberg, frontman of At The Gates, died at 52 on September 16, 2025, after a year-long battle with adenoid cystic carcinoma.
- He co-founded the band in 1990, shaping the Gothenburg melodic death metal scene with their influential 1995 album, *Slaughter of the Soul*.
- Lindberg recorded vocals for their upcoming album before major surgery in 2023.
- Tributes from fans and musicians highlighted his significant impact on the metal community.
- He also worked as a social studies teacher, balancing music and education.
