I haven’t really seen a lot of press about this, but fortunately I just happened to stumble upon a post by The Gates of Slumber on Facebook which referred to new tour dates… as it turns out, the Indianan colossi of epic doom metal are heading out across the country, beginning tonight (21 May) in Cleveland and tomorrow night (22 May) in Pittsburgh!
It’s been about a year now since the band released their latest album The Wretch (their fifth, not including a whole slew of EPs, splits, and demos), and the critical praise just keeps on pouring in. I’ve been a huge fan of these COTD-ers since 2008’s Conqueror, but haven’t yet had the chance to see them in a live setting. They’ve got such an enormously crushing sound on record, though, I can only imagine it would be a pretty monumental experience. Full dates listed below.
May 21, 2012 – Cleveland OH – Now That’s Class
11213 Detroit Avenue | $8
May 22, 2012 – Pittsburgh PA – Gooski’s
3117 Brererton St. (Polish Hill) | 9pm
- (NOTE: I also heard a rumor that this show would be featuring “Butch‘s new band” – I’m not sure whether this refers to Argus or Molasses Barge, since both of those have been around for a few years but they’re both newer than, say, Penance. Will update if/when I discover more information.)
May 23, 2012 – Buffalo NY – Broadway Joe’s
3051 Main Street, Buffalo, NY | 7pm
May 24, 2012 – Providence RI – AS220
With Church of Misery and RWAKE
May 25, 2012 – Brooklyn NY – Cameo
With Church of Misery and RWAKE
May 26, 2012 – Philadelphia PA – North Star
With Church of Misery
May 28, 2012 – Wilmington NC – Soapbox
With Church of Misery and Hail!Hornet
May 29, 2012 – Charlotte NC – Tremont Music Hall
With Church of Misery and Hail!Hornet
May 30, 2012 – Atlanta GA – The Earl
With Church of Misery and Hail!Hornet
May 31, 2012 – New Orleans LA – Siberia
With Church of Misery and Hail!Hornet
June 1, 2012 – Austin TX – Red 7
Chaos in Tejas Music Fest | With Church of Misery and Hail!Hornet
June 3, 2012 – Albuquerque NM – Launchpad
With Church of Misery and Hail!Hornet
June 4, 2012 – Scottsdale AZ – Chasers
With Church of Misery and Hail!Hornet
June 5, 2012 – Los Angeles CA – Satellite
With Church of Misery and Hail!Hornet
June 6, 2012 – San Francisco CA – Elbo Room
With Church of Misery and Hail!Hornet
June 8, 2012 – Portland OR – Branx
With Church of Misery and Hail!Hornet
June 9, 2012 – Seattle WA – Studio Seven
With Church of Misery and Hail!Hornet
June 11, 2012 – Denver CO – Larimer Lounge
2721 Larimer St | With Hail!Hornet
June 12, 2012 – Lincoln NE – Rye Room
The Bourbon Theatre, 1415 O Street | With Hail!Hornet
June 13, 2012 – Lawrence KS – Jackpot Music Hall
With Hail!Hornet
June 14, 2012 – Saint Louis MO – Fubar
3108 Locust St. | With Hail!Hornet
June 15, 2012 – Huntington WV – V Club
With Hail!Hornet
June 16, 2012 – Johnson City TN – The Hideaway
With Hail!Hornet
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The Gates of Slumber: website, Facebook, Myspace, Youtube
The Wretch: CD
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