Gatecreeper

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

Gatecreeper
OriginArizona, U.S.
GenresDeath metal
Years active2013 (2013)–present
LabelsNuclear Blast
Associated actsSpirit Adrift
Websitegatecreeper.bandcamp.com
Members
  • Chase Mason
  • Eric Wagner
  • Sean Mears
  • Matt Arrebollo
Past members
  • Max Nattsblod

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 2016, the band was featured on a split with Homewrecker, Outer Heaven, and Scorched.[4][5] In 2016, Gatecreeper released a split with the band Young and in the Way.[6][7]

In 2016, Gatecreeper released their debut full-length album on Relapse Records titled Sonoran Depravation.[8][9][10][11]

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.[12]

In August of 2019, Gatecreeper announced their new album Deserted, that was released on October 4, 2019 on Relapse Records. [13]

In January of 2021 they released An Unexpected Reality.

Band members
Current
  • Chase "Hellahammer" Mason – vocals (2013–present)
  • Eric "The Dark Cowboy" Wagner – guitars (2013–present)
  • Sean "Hell Mammoth" Mears – bass (2013–present)
  • Matt "Thunder Rage" Arrebollo – drums (2013–present)
  • Israel Garza – guitars (2020–present)
Former
  • Max Nattsblod – guitars (2013–2015)
  • Nate "Jack Maniacky" Garrett – guitars (2015–2019)
Touring members
  • Josh Hall – drums (2017–present)

Discography

Studio albums

  • Sonoran Depravation (2016, Relapse)
  • Deserted (2019, Relapse)

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
  1. Bennett, J. "Gatecreeper on Death Metal and Heroin Addiction". Clrvynt. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  2. Hughes, Eric. "Take Over And Destroy / Gatecreeper - Split // Limited to 250 Blood Red & 250 Black Vinyl 7" / Sly Vinyl Exclusive Interview". Slyvinyl. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  3. "Take Over And Destroy Premiere New Song, "Subterfuge"". Revolver. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  4. Mehling, Shane. "Enjoy a Buffet of Death with Streams from Gatecreeper, Homewrecker, Outer Heaven and Scorched". Decibel. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  5. "Here's A Gatecreeper/Homewrecker/Outer Heaven/Scorched Four-Way Split To Murder Your Thursday". MetalSucks. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  6. Yardley, Miranda. "Listen to the Gatecreeper/Young And In The Way split". Terrorizer. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  7. "Listen to Gatecreeper and Young and in the Way Cover Pentagram and Candlemass". MetalSucks. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  8. O'Connor, Andy. "Gatecreeper: Sonoran Depravation". Pitchfork. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  9. Suarez, Gary. "Gatecreeper's 'Sonoran Depravation' Drags Death Metal Out Into the Desert". Vice. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  10. Driedger, Nate. "Album Review: GATECREEPER Sonoran Depravation". Metal Injection. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  11. Rosenberg, Axl. "Don't Deprive Yourself, Stream Gatecreeper's Sonoran Depravation". MetalSucks. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  12. "Rebel Lounge opens in Phoenix's former Mason Jar". azcentral. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  13. "Gatecreeper announce new album Deserted, unleash "Boiled Over": Stream". Consequence of Sound. 2019-08-07. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
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