GATECREEPER: Sophomore Album DESERTED Is OUT NOW

October 5, 2019 admin Brutal News, Press Releases, Tour Dates Comments Off

Tour w/ Exhumed Begins on Halloween

“Coming from the desert, Gatecreeper clearly intend to serve as an oasis, not a mirage – and Deserted is destined to prove to the scene at large that the band’s aim is true.” – Decibel Magazine

Critically acclaimed Arizona death metal band GATECREEPER’s highly anticipated sophomore album, Deserted is OUT NOW! Order and stream at ffm.to/gatecreeperdeserted.

GATECREEPER’s Fall co-headlining tour with labelmates EXHUMED begins on October 31 in Austin, TX and ends December 4 in Las Vegas, NV. Additional support by Necrot & Judiciary. GATECREEPER will also perform two record release shows on October 25 in Los Angeles and October 26 in Phoenix. Tickets are on sale now.

Deserted is out now on CD/LP/CS/Digital. Physical packages are available for pre-order via Relapse.com HERE. Digital Downloads / Streaming Services are available HERE.

Watch the “From The Ashes” music video, directed by Ian Shelton, HERE. Earlier this Summer, GATECREEPER released the Adult Swim Single “Anxiety” and is now available on all streaming services HERE.

GATECREEPER are featured on the cover of Decibel Magazine’s November issue! Secure a copy now, stream the exclusive flexi song “Social Decay” and more information HERE.

Photo Credit: Pablo Vigueras

“Since 2013, Gatecreeper has wielded a no-frills, old-school death metal indebted to both masters Swedish (Entombed, Dismember) and Floridian (Bolt Thrower), with thick, HM-2 pedal-worshiping riffs that buzzsaw through your screaming soul.” – NPR

” The Arizona band conjures a crushing combo of classic tones and deathly imagery, spearheading the current “old-school death metal” revival” – Consequence of Sound

“The eleven-track effort expands on the promising foundation of Sonoran Depravation, with more impressive vocals, more interesting riffs and a completely new approach with respect to overall timbre and style. – Revolver Magazine

GATECREEPER Tour Dates:

Oct 25 Los Angeles, CA Zebulon *Record Release Show*

Oct 26 Phoenix, AZ Crescent Ballroom *Record Release Show*

— October 31 – December 04 w/ Exhumed, Necrot & Judiciary —

Oct 31 Austin, TX Barracuda

Nov 01 Dallas, TX Club Dada

Nov 02 Houston, TX The Secret Group

Nov 04 Tampa, FL Crowbar

Nov 05 Miami, FL Churchill’s

Nov 06 Winter Park, FL The Haven Lounge

Nov 07 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade – Hell Stage

Nov 08 Lexington, KY Cosmic Charlie’s

Nov 09 Columbus, OH Ace of Cups

Nov 10 Baltimore, MD Ottobar

Nov 11 Philadelphia, PA The Foundry @ The Fillmore

Nov 12 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Bazaar

Nov 13 Somerville, MA ONCE Ballroom

Nov 15 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club

Nov 16 Lakewood, OH Foundry

Nov 17 Hamtramck, MI Sanctuary

Nov 18 Madison, WI The Crucible

Nov 19 Minneapolis, MN 7th St. Entry

Nov 20 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle

Nov 21 Omaha, NE Lookout Lounge

Nov 22 Denver, CO Marquis Theatre

Nov 23 Salt Lake City, UT Urban Lounge

Nov 24 Boise, ID Neurolux

Nov 25 Bozeman, MT The Eagles Ballroom

Nov 27 Bellingham, WA The Shakedown

Nov 28 Vancouver, BC The Fox Cabaret (No Exhumed/Necrot)

Nov 29 Seattle, WA Substation

Nov 30 Portland, OR Dante’s

Dec 01 Arcata, CA Rampart Skatepark

Dec 02 San Francisco, CA Rickshaw Shop

Dec 03 Sacramento, CA Harlow’s

Dec 04 Las Vegas, NV Bunkhouse Saloon

Dec 13 Santa Ana, CA Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles

Deserted, a furious mix of snarling guitars and driving, rhythmic pummeling takes death metal from its 80’s Floridian roots and 90’s Swedish expansion straight into the here and now. In fact, the vanguard of death metal in 2019 can be found under Arizona’s searing sun. That’s where GATECREEPER members—Chase Mason, guitarist Eric Wagner, bassist Sean Mears, drummer Matt Arrebollo and guitarist Nate Garrett—make their homes.

Of course, the band nodded to their scorching home state with the title of their 2016 full-length debut, Sonoran Depravation. The theme continues on Deserted, which boasts songs like “Sweltering Madness,” “Boiled Over” and the double-meaning title track.

You can hear the results on “From The Ashes,” a crushing cut primed for the European festival circuit. Over on side two, “Boiled Over” fuses classic BOLT THROWER with the pulverizing power grooves of sludge titans CROWBAR. Album closer “Absence Of Light” upholds GATECREEPER’s tradition of finishing their records with a deathly doom dirge.

GATECREEPER are:

Chase Mason – Vocals

Eric Wagner – Guitar

Sean Mears – Bass

Matt Arrebollo – Drums

Nate Garrett – Guitar

Official Links:

Gatecreeper on Facebook

Gatecreeper on Instagram

Gatecreeper on Twitter

Gatecreeper on Bandcamp