GATECREEPER’s Dark Superstition is leading a new wave of American death metal.
Their sprawling third full-length, and label debut for Nuclear Blast, is more concise, melodic, and memorable than anything they’ve ever done. It’s a pivotal moment which sees vocalist Chase H. Mason, guitarists Eric Wagner and Israel Garza, drummer Metal Matt Arrebollo and bassist Alex Brown—carving out their own path.
Dark Superstition deals with the supernatural, divination, fear of the unknown, and trust in magic or chance. “Many of the songs incorporate supernatural ideas with my own experiences,” Mason says. “But the title itself is a reference to the Superstition Mountains in our home state of Arizona. It’s a beautiful mountain range surrounded by tragedy and legends of hidden fortune.”
The album’s intricate lead single 'The Black Curtain' leans heavily in a rock direction, and embodies Dark Superstition’s themes with a tale of divination. “It’s about being trapped between living and dying,” Mason tells. “A soul trapped in purgatory begging to be brought back by a supernatural force.” 'The Black Curtain' is available today alongside a video directed by Max Moore.
Dark Superstition moves swiftly from one brutal soundscape to the next, each sonic structure evoking its own emotion and landscape. To help perfect their game this round, GATECREEPER joined forces with drummer / songwriter Fred Estby, of Swedish death metal titans DISMEMBER, whose influences can be heard throughout the album. Dark Superstition was recorded at God City Studios in Salem, MA with CONVERGE guitarist Kurt Ballou, who also mixed the album.
The album sees its release May 17 via Nuclear Blast Records. GATECREEPER set out on a Southeast Asian tour which covers Japan, Thailand, Vietnam , Australia, New Zealand and more. They have also confirmed a North American support run with In Flames which covers East Coast, the Midwest and Texas. See below for a full list of dates. Tickets are on sale now.
Stream 'The Black Curtain' on all platforms now at: https://gatecreeper.bfan.link/the-black-curtain
Pre-order/pre-save Dark Superstition: https://gatecreeper.bfan.link/dark-superstition
Watch the video for 'The Black Curtain': https://youtu.be/jtYRHkssqDo
GATECREEPER - Dark Superstition Tracklist
01 - Dead Star
02 - Oblivion
03 - The Black Curtain
04 - Masterpiece of Chaos
05 - Superstitious Vision
06 - A Chilling Aura
07 - Caught in the Treads
08 - Flesh Habit
09 - Mistaken For Dead
10 - Tears Fall From the Sky
03/22 JPN Tokyo – Earthdom
03/23 KOR Seoul – Club Victim
03/24 THA Bangkok – Mr. Fox Live House (feat. Suffocation)
03/27 VNM Ho Chi Minh – Coco Bango (feat. Suffocation)
03/29 CHI Hong Kong – Music Zone (feat. Suffocation)
03/30 PHI Manila – Eastside Events Place (feat. Suffocation)
03/31 SGP Singapore – Esplanade Annexe Studio (feat. Suffocation)
04/02 NZL Auckland – Whammy Bar
04/04 AUS Gold Coast - Vinnie’s Dive Bar
04/05 AUS Brisbane - The Brightside
04/06 AUS Newcastle - Newcastle Hotel
04/07 AUS Sydney - Crowbar
04/09 AUS Wollongong - Dicey Riley’s
04/10 AUS Canberra- The Basement
04/11 AUS Melbourne - Prince Bandroom
04/12 AUS Frankston - inging Bird Studios
04/13 AUS Adelaide - Lion Arts Factory
04/13 AUS Perth - Lynott’s Lounge
US TOUR DATES:
05/01 USA Portland, ME - State Theatre
05/02 USA Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
05/03 USA Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw
05/04 USA Wilmington, DE - The Queen
05/05 USA Norfolk, VA - The Norva
05/07 USA Charleston, SC - Charleston Music Hall
05/08 USA Greensboro, NC - Piedmont Hall
05/09 USA Atlanta, GA - Buckhead
05/01 USA Daytona, FL - Rockville
05/12 USA Huntsville, AL - Mars Music Hall
05/14 USA Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works
05/16 USA Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Small's Theatre
05/17 USA Buffalo, NY - The Town Ballroom
05/18 USA Columbus, OH - Sonic Temple
05/19 USA Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee Metal Fest
05/21 USA Detroit, MI - St. Andrews
05/22 USA St. Louis, MO - The Hawthorn
05/23 USA Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
05/24 USA Austin, TX - Emo's
05/25 USA Houston, TX - House of Blues
05/26 USA Dallas, TX - House of Blues
