# Gatecreeper

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American death metal band

Gatecreeper Gatecreeper performing in Manchester in 2025 Background information Origin Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. Genres Death metal Years active 2013 (2013)–present Labels Relapse, Closed Casket Activities, Nuclear Blast, Protagonist Members Chase Mason Eric Wagner Matt Arrebollo Israel Garza Alex Brown Past members Max Nattsblod Nate Garrett Sean Mears Website gatecreeper.bandcamp.com

**Gatecreeper** is an American [death metal](/source/Death_metal) band from [Phoenix, Arizona](/source/Phoenix%2C_Arizona).

## History

Gatecreeper released a self-titled four-song EP in 2014.[1] In 2015, they 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](/source/The_Mason_Jar)—with [The Atlas Moth](/source/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](/source/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*, which was released on October 4, 2019 on Relapse Records.[13] *[Loudwire](/source/Loudwire)* named it one of the 50 best metal albums of 2019.[14]

In January 2021, they released the *[An Unexpected Reality](/source/An_Unexpected_Reality)* EP. The record was ranked number fourteen on *[Revolver](/source/Revolver_(magazine))*'s list of the "25 Best Albums of 2021".[15]

In May 2024, they released their third full-length album, *[Dark Superstition](/source/Dark_Superstition)*.

On November 25, 2024, it was announced that Gatecreeper would support Swedish [melodic death metal](/source/Melodic_death_metal) band [Arch Enemy](/source/Arch_Enemy)'s [European Blood Dynasty 2025 Tour](/source/European_Blood_Dynasty_2025_Tour), with special guests [Eluveitie](/source/Eluveitie) and [Amorphis](/source/Amorphis).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

The band performed at the [Sonic Temple](/source/Sonic_Temple_(festival)) music festival in [Columbus, Ohio](/source/Columbus%2C_Ohio) in May 2025.[16]

## Band members

**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

**Studio albums**

- *Sonoran Depravation* (2016, Relapse)

- *Deserted* (2019, Relapse)

- An unexpected reality (2021, Closed casket activities)

- *[Dark Superstition](/source/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](/source/An_Unexpected_Reality)* (2021, Closed Casket Activities)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Clrvynt_1-0)** Bennett, J. ["Gatecreeper on Death Metal and Heroin Addiction"](http://clrvynt.com/gatecreeper-feature/). Clrvynt. Retrieved December 11, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Slyvinyl_2-0)** Hughes, Eric. ["Take Over And Destroy / Gatecreeper - Split // Limited to 250 Blood Red & 250 Black Vinyl 7" / Sly Vinyl Exclusive Interview"](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). Slyvinyl. Archived from [the original](https://slyvinyl.com/genres/hard-rock-metal/take-destroy-gatecreeper-split-limited-250-blood-red-250-black-vinyl-7) on December 20, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-revolvermagazine_3-0)** ["Take Over And Destroy Premiere New Song, "Subterfuge""](http://www.revolvermag.com/news/take-over-and-destroy-premiere-new-song-subterfuge.html). [Revolver](/source/Revolver_(magazine)). Retrieved December 11, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Rebel Lounge opens in Phoenix's former Mason Jar"](https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/05/21/rebel-lounge-phoenix-mason-jar-psyko-steve/27720931/). *azcentral*. Retrieved July 2, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-decibelmagazine_5-0)** Mehling, Shane. ["Enjoy a Buffet of Death with Streams from Gatecreeper, Homewrecker, Outer Heaven and Scorched"](http://decibelmagazine.com/blog/2016/3/16/osulkli41tqt8o83og1ocve2g43991). [Decibel](/source/Decibel_(magazine)). Retrieved December 11, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-metalsucks_6-0)** ["Here's A Gatecreeper/Homewrecker/Outer Heaven/Scorched Four-Way Split To Murder Your Thursday"](http://www.metalsucks.net/2016/03/17/heres-gatecreeperhomewreckerouter-heavenscorched-four-way-split-murder-thursday/). [MetalSucks](/source/MetalSucks). March 17, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-terrorizermagazine_7-0)** Yardley, Miranda (April 15, 2016). ["Listen to the Gatecreeper/Young And In The Way split"](http://www.terrorizer.com/news/listen-gatecreeperyoung-way-split/). [Terrorizer](/source/Terrorizer_(magazine)). Retrieved December 11, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-metalsucks1_8-0)** ["Listen to Gatecreeper and Young and in the Way Cover Pentagram and Candlemass"](http://www.metalsucks.net/2016/04/15/listen-gatecreeper-young-way-cover-pentagram-candlemass/). MetalSucks. April 15, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-pitchfork_9-0)** O'Connor, Andy. ["Gatecreeper: Sonoran Depravation"](http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/22460-sonoran-depravation/). [Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website)). Retrieved December 11, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-noiseyvice_10-0)** Suarez, Gary. ["Gatecreeper's 'Sonoran Depravation' Drags Death Metal Out Into the Desert"](https://www.vice.com/en/article/gatecreepers-sonoran-depravation-drags-death-metal-out-into-the-desert/). [Vice](/source/Vice_(magazine)). Retrieved December 11, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-metalinjection_11-0)** Driedger, Nate (October 10, 2016). ["Album Review: Gatecreeper Sonoran Depravation"](http://www.metalinjection.net/reviews/gatecreeper-sonoran-depravation). Metal Injection. Retrieved December 11, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-metalsucks2_12-0)** Rosenberg, Axl (October 4, 2016). ["Don't Deprive Yourself, Stream Gatecreeper's Sonoran Depravation"](http://www.metalsucks.net/2016/10/04/dont-deprive-stream-gatecreepers-sonoran-depravation/). [MetalSucks](/source/MetalSucks). Retrieved December 11, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Gatecreeper announce new album Deserted, unleash "Boiled Over": Stream"](https://consequence.net/2019/08/gatecreeper-new-album-deserted-single-boiled-over/). *Consequence of Sound*. August 7, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Ltop5019_14-0)** ["The 50 Best Metal Albums of 2019"](https://loudwire.com/best-metal-albums-2019/). *[Loudwire](/source/Loudwire)*. [Townsquare Media](/source/Townsquare_Media). December 3, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["25 Best Albums of 2021"](https://www.revolvermag.com/music/25-best-albums-2021). *[Revolver](/source/Revolver_(magazine))*. November 25, 2021. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211125182019/https://www.revolvermag.com/music/25-best-albums-2021) from the original on November 25, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Hadusek, Jon (October 23, 2024). ["Sonic Temple unveils full 2025 lineup: Metallica, Linkin Park, Korn, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie, Incubus"](https://consequence.net/2024/10/sonic-temple-2025-full-lineup/). *Consequence*. Retrieved March 2, 2026.

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