Gatecreeper is an American death metal band from Phoenix, Arizona.
Gatecreeper | |
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| Origin | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Genres | Death metal |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Relapse, Closed Casket Activities, Nuclear Blast, Protagonist |
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| Website | gatecreeper |
History
editGatecreeper released a self-titled four song EP in 2014.[1] In 2015, Gatecreeper released a split with the band Take Over and Destroy.[2][3] In 2015, Gatecreeper played the first show at the Rebel Lounge—former site of the Mason Jar—with The Atlas Moth and Take Over and Destroy.[4]
In 2016, the band was featured on a split with Homewrecker, Outer Heaven, and Scorched.[5][6] In 2016, Gatecreeper released a split with the band Young and in the Way.[7][8] That year, Gatecreeper released their debut full-length album on Relapse Records titled Sonoran Depravation.[9][10][11][12]
In August 2019, Gatecreeper announced their new album Deserted, that was released on October 4, 2019 on Relapse Records.[13] Loudwire named it one of the 50 best metal albums of 2019.[14]
In January 2021, they released the An Unexpected Reality EP. The record was ranked number fourteen on Revolver's list of the "25 Best Albums of 2021".[15]
In May 2024, they released their third full-length album, Dark Superstition.
Band members
edit- Current
- Chase "Hellahammer" Mason – vocals (2013–present)
- Eric "The Darkest Cowboy" Wagner – lead guitar (2013–present)
- Matt Arrebollo – drums (2013–present)
- Israel Garza – rhythm guitar (2020–present)
- Alex Brown - bass (2021–present)
- Former
- Max Nattsblod – rhythm guitar (2013–2015)
- Nate "Jack Maniacky" Garrett – rhythm guitar (2015–2019)
- Sean "Hell Mammoth" Mears – bass (2013–2021)
- Touring members
- Tommy Cantwell - drums (2017)
- Josh "Hallhammer" Hall – drums (2017)
Discography
editStudio albums
- Sonoran Depravation (2016, Relapse)
- Deserted (2019, Relapse)
- Dark Superstition (2024, Nuclear Blast)
EPs and splits
- Gatecreeper (2014, King Of The Monsters, Protagonist Music)
- Gatecreeper / Take Over and Destroy (President Gator, Common Wall Media LLC)
- Gatecreeper / Homewrecker / Outer Heaven / Scorched (Escapist Records)
- Gatecreeper / Young and in the Way (2016, A389 Recordings)
- Sweltering Madness (2017, Closed Casket Activities)
- Gatecreeper / Iron Reagan (2018, Relapse Records)
- An Unexpected Reality (2021, Closed Casket Activities)
References
edit- ^ Bennett, J. "Gatecreeper on Death Metal and Heroin Addiction". Clrvynt. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
- ^ Hughes, Eric. "Take Over And Destroy / Gatecreeper - Split // Limited to 250 Blood Red & 250 Black Vinyl 7" / Sly Vinyl Exclusive Interview". Slyvinyl. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
- ^ "Take Over And Destroy Premiere New Song, "Subterfuge"". Revolver. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
- ^ "Rebel Lounge opens in Phoenix's former Mason Jar". azcentral. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- ^ Mehling, Shane. "Enjoy a Buffet of Death with Streams from Gatecreeper, Homewrecker, Outer Heaven and Scorched". Decibel. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
- ^ "Here's A Gatecreeper/Homewrecker/Outer Heaven/Scorched Four-Way Split To Murder Your Thursday". MetalSucks. 17 March 2016. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
- ^ Yardley, Miranda (15 April 2016). "Listen to the Gatecreeper/Young And In The Way split". Terrorizer. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
- ^ "Listen to Gatecreeper and Young and in the Way Cover Pentagram and Candlemass". MetalSucks. 15 April 2016. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
- ^ O'Connor, Andy. "Gatecreeper: Sonoran Depravation". Pitchfork. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
- ^ Suarez, Gary. "Gatecreeper's 'Sonoran Depravation' Drags Death Metal Out Into the Desert". Vice. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
- ^ Driedger, Nate (10 October 2016). "Album Review: Gatecreeper Sonoran Depravation". Metal Injection. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
- ^ Rosenberg, Axl (4 October 2016). "Don't Deprive Yourself, Stream Gatecreeper's Sonoran Depravation". MetalSucks. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
- ^ "Gatecreeper announce new album Deserted, unleash "Boiled Over": Stream". Consequence of Sound. 2019-08-07. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
- ^ "The 50 Best Metal Albums of 2019". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. December 3, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
- ^ "25 Best Albums of 2021". Revolver. November 25, 2021. Archived from the original on November 25, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.