Amorphic, no disrespect, but I couldn't disagree more with everything you've said.

Metallica CLEARLY influenced about 2 decades worth of metal bands. The only band I can think of influenced by At the Gates would be Darkest Hour who sound exactly like them.
That said, Metallica just sound exactly Diamond Head with some heavier Black Sabbath influence.
And Black Sabbath has influenced absolutely EVERYONE, so who cares anyway.

Also, Slayer rules.
Also, Pantera rules.
Also, METALLICA RULES.
(with the exception of my nomination for worst record of all time, the Black Album)

I do like Tool as well, which I think is what your avatar is from?