THE GATES OF SLUMBER @ THE LARIMER LOUNGE 6/11/12 DENVER-CO

“From the time of the seven kings, Til the tyrants iron rule, Fate written with the stroke of steel, Broken spear in bloody pool, Roman will must be fulfilled, Drumbeat on a march to war, The slave collar for those not killed, Their hollow screams ring evermore”

Mournful cries, crawling bass, galloping riffs and drums, pure doom metal is what The Gates Of Slumber play. Formed in the late 90’s in Indiana, they’ve released several masterpieces of heavy, slow, crushing doom like “The Wretch” “Hymns Of Blood And Thunder” and “Conqueror.” Doom Shall Rise!

Also playing: Hail!Hornet – sludge metal from North Carolina and Black Sleep Of Kali – stoner/sludge metal from Colorado.

THE GATES OF SLUMBER @ THE LION’S LAIR 5/25/10 DENVER-CO

Indianapolis own The Gates of Slumber, are back in Denver playing a headlining show at The Lion’s Lair. Drilling from the veins of heavy metal they deliver doom in its purest form, staying real to the “Circle Of True Doom.” The band consist of Karl Simon – guitar/vocals, Jason McCash – bass and “Iron” Bob Fouts on barbarous thunder (drums). And remember kids, KEEP DOOM ALIVE!

Also playing: Black Sleep Of Kali – Stoner metal from Denver, CO.  Speedwolf – Metal from the Mile High and Black Acid Devil – Psychedelic metal from the republic of Boulder, CO.

THE GATES OF SLUMBER @ THE LARIMER LOUNGE-DENVER,CO. 4/01/10

The Gates of Slumber are coming to Denver! They’ll be bringing their traditional style of Doom Metal to the Larimer Lounge. Formed in 1998 these road warriors from Indianapolis have been touring non-stop for years, playing all over the world. Better known in Germany & most of Europe, they are touring for their 2009 release “Hymns of Blood and Thunder.” In my opinion, one of the years best metal albums. These members of “The Circle of True Doom” make this is a show not to be missed.

Headlining that night is Weedeater, sludge/stoner metal from North Carolina. They are self descibed “weed metal” for fans of Melvins, Down, Eyehategod & Crowbar.

Also playing is Black Tusk, a good thrash metal band from Georgia & Struck by Lightning crustpunxs from Ohio.