Jerry Casale answered a question about Gates Of Steel during a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" session:
Q: "Gates of Steel is a contender for my all-time favorite song. Can you share anything about how the song came about?"
A: "I was working a horrible job at a Methadone clinic and I needed a release."
I don't know if the song is about methadone clinics, but, It seems to be the reason the song exists.
Jerry Casale answered a question about Gates Of Steel during a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" session:
Q: "Gates of Steel is a contender for my all-time favorite song. Can you share anything about how the song came about?"
A: "I was working a horrible job at a Methadone clinic and I needed a release."
I don't know if the song is about methadone clinics, but, It seems to be the reason the song exists.