THE GATES OF SLUMBER Announces U.S. Tour With DEMIRICOUS

October 13, 2008

Heralded Indianapolis, Indiana doom metal masters THE GATES OF SLUMBER have announced a fall 2008 U.S. tour in support of their celebrated new album "Conqueror". The respected power trio will team up with fellow Indianapolis metal troupe DEMIRICOUS for a four-week, 27-city trek that is scheduled to kick off on November 8.

Dubbed the Conquest Of Poverty Tour, the expedition will spotlight a band that has been called "a breath of fresh air within the doom/true metal underground." Since 2006, THE GATES OF SLUMBER has consistently toured almost exclusively on European soil, where it has developed a rabid fan base. The band's high-potency live performances have garnered serious word-of-mouth kudos and built it a cult following amongst the die-hard traditional metal/doom community, resulting in fans literally driving hours to catch the band's live sets. Now, with the buzz surrounding THE GATES OF SLUMBER reaching new heights in the band's home country, the time is right for the metal band to showcase its live muscle on domestic stages.

On the topic of the long-awaited U.S. tour dates, THE GATES OF SLUMBER guitarist/frontman Karl Simon comments, "It's exciting to think that we're finally about to embark on a full U.S. tour in our fifth year as a band. Those who catch out live sets can expect a strong dose of 'Conqueror' material, and for those long-time fans who have supported us all along, we'll make sure to touch on the songs from the previous albums that are mainstays of our live set. And for those who only know our songs from 'Conqueror', you will not be disappointed as we've included what we feel is the strongest songs from the album! We're champing at the bit to get it on. Expect blunt force trauma!"

"Conqueror" was released on May 27, 2008 via Profound Lore Records and is a mighty plunge that proves true heavy metal doubles as a powerful art form. The doomy, epic metal pillage was produced and recorded in full analog at Chicago's Volume Studios and produced by Sanford Parker (NACHTMYSTIUM, LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR, PELICAN).

THE GATES OF SLUMBER tour dates with DEMIRICOUS:

Nov. 09 - Denver, CO - Funhouse
Nov. 10 - Boise, ID - The Gusto Bar
Nov. 11 - Portland, OR - Satyricon
Nov. 12 - Seattle WA - Studio Seven
Nov. 14 - Oakland, CA - The Metro
Nov. 15 - Bakersfield, CA - Jerry's Pizza
Nov. 16 - Los Angeles, CA - Black Castle
Nov. 17 - Tempe, AZ - Big Fish Pub
Nov. 18 - Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
Nov. 19 - Abilene, TX - Midnight Rodeo
Nov. 20 - San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
Nov. 21 - Austin, TX - Red 7
Nov. 22 - Dallas, TX - Reno's Chop Shop
Nov. 23 - Corpus Christi, TX - The Compound
Nov. 24 - New Orleans, LA - Dragon's Den
Nov. 25 - Tallahassee, FL - The Engine Room
Nov. 26 - Tampa, FL - Brass Mug
Nov. 28 - Gainesville, FL - The Atlantic
Nov. 29 - Spartanburg, SC - Ground Zero
Nov. 30 - Baltimore, MD - Talking Head
Dec. 01 - New York, NY - Lit Lounge - Precious Metal Mondays
Dec. 02 - Rochester, NY - Bug Jar
Dec. 03 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
Dec. 04 - Columbus, OH - Ravari Room
Dec. 05 - Chicago, IL - The Metal Shaker
Dec. 06 - Indianapolis, IN - Emerson Theater

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