Gatecreeper Explained

Gatecreeper
Origin:Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Genre:Death metal
Years Active:–present
Label:Relapse, Closed Casket Activities, Nuclear Blast, Protagonist
Associated Acts:Spirit Adrift, Iron Reagan
Current Members:
  • Chase Mason
  • Eric Wagner
  • Matt Arrebollo
  • Alexander Brown
  • Israel Garza
Past Members:
  • Max Nattsblod
  • Sean Mears
  • Nate Garrett

Gatecreeper is an American death metal band from Phoenix, Arizona.

History

Gatecreeper 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 Revolvers list of the "25 Best Albums of 2021".[15]

In May 2024, they released their third full-length album, Dark Superstition.

Band members

Current
Former
Touring members

Discography

Studio albums

EPs and splits

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bennett. J. Gatecreeper on Death Metal and Heroin Addiction. Clrvynt. 11 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Hughes. Eric. Take Over And Destroy / Gatecreeper - Split // Limited to 250 Blood Red & 250 Black Vinyl 7" / Sly Vinyl Exclusive Interview. Slyvinyl. 11 December 2016. 20 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220150304/https://slyvinyl.com/genres/hard-rock-metal/take-destroy-gatecreeper-split-limited-250-blood-red-250-black-vinyl-7. dead.
  3. Web site: Take Over And Destroy Premiere New Song, "Subterfuge". Revolver. 11 December 2016.
  4. Web site: Rebel Lounge opens in Phoenix's former Mason Jar. azcentral. en. 2019-07-02.
  5. Web site: Mehling. Shane. Enjoy a Buffet of Death with Streams from Gatecreeper, Homewrecker, Outer Heaven and Scorched. Decibel. 11 December 2016.
  6. Web site: Here's A Gatecreeper/Homewrecker/Outer Heaven/Scorched Four-Way Split To Murder Your Thursday. 17 March 2016. MetalSucks. 11 December 2016.
  7. Web site: Yardley. Miranda. Listen to the Gatecreeper/Young And In The Way split. 15 April 2016. Terrorizer. 11 December 2016.
  8. Web site: Listen to Gatecreeper and Young and in the Way Cover Pentagram and Candlemass. 15 April 2016. MetalSucks. 11 December 2016.
  9. Web site: O'Connor. Andy. Gatecreeper: Sonoran Depravation. Pitchfork. 11 December 2016.
  10. Web site: Suarez. Gary. Gatecreeper's 'Sonoran Depravation' Drags Death Metal Out Into the Desert. Vice. 11 December 2016.
  11. Web site: Driedger. Nate. Album Review: Gatecreeper Sonoran Depravation. 10 October 2016. Metal Injection. 11 December 2016.
  12. Web site: Rosenberg. Axl. Don't Deprive Yourself, Stream Gatecreeper's Sonoran Depravation. 4 October 2016. MetalSucks. 11 December 2016.
  13. Web site: Gatecreeper announce new album Deserted, unleash "Boiled Over": Stream. 2019-08-07. Consequence of Sound. en-US. 2019-08-25.
  14. Web site: The 50 Best Metal Albums of 2019 . . . March 7, 2021 . December 3, 2019.
  15. News: . 25 Best Albums of 2021 . live . . November 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211125182019/https://www.revolvermag.com/music/25-best-albums-2021 . November 25, 2021 . December 19, 2021.

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