Dust off your Entombed t-shirts, 'cause Arizona's death metal kings Gatecreeper have announced an almost-nation-wide Aussie tour - including hitting some oft-overlooked markets. As if that's not sweet-enough for extreme music fiends, joining them on all dates is Tokyo hardcore/death metal crossover titans Kruelty and Brisbane wrecking crew World ofJoy.With two fantastic full lengths and a slew of EPs/splits to their names, Gatecreeper have spent the last decade ascending up the underground hierarchy with a HM2 pedal-infused melodic death metal sound that straddles both sides of the Atlantic. Having last being in the country as part of the stacked Into The Fall Fest - including a sideshow in Brisbane with Undeath - Gatecreeper's run of shows in Australia will hopefully coincide with the (rumoured) release of fresh music.Along for the ride, and also making a triumphant return to Australia, are filth-merchants Kruelty. Rough and raw, the Japanese quartet are one of the best examples of the hardcore-meets-death metal scene that is currently tearing up the extreme music underground. Tortured vocals, crushing riffs and slamming beatdowns are the name of the game, with the hard-touring act set to ignite the pit at every venue.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU_EB_9CoN8Opening this killer package is Brisbane power-violence troupe World of Joy. Wall of Sound got to witness their power in the flesh supporting Knocked Loose back in early 2023, and their blistering hardcore attack is the perfect way to raise the crowd's heart-rate and get a few limbs warmed up.[wpadcenter_ad id='171758' align='center']With these shows the start to Gatecreeper's very busy 2024 - they follow up this tour with 3 weeks with In Flames across the USA - and Kruelty seemingly never-off the road, Australian death metal fans need to jump on this opportunity to witness two international powerhouses - and a hotly tipped national support - flattening our land.Words by Andrew Kapper
Gatecreeper - Australia Tour 2024with Kruelty and World of Joy
Thursday 4th April - GOLD COAST - Vinnie's Dive Bar
Friday 5th April - BRISBANE - The Brightside
Saturday 6th April - NEWCASTLE - Newcastle Hotel
Sunday 7th April - SYDNEY - Crowbar
Tuesday 9th - WOLLONGONG - Dicey Riley's
Wednesday 10th - CANBERRA - The Basement
Thursday 11th - MELBOURNE - Prince Bandroom
Friday 12th - FRANKSTON - Singing Bird Studios
Saturday 13th - ADELAIDE - Lion Arts Factory
Sunday 14th - PERTH - Lynott's Lounge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1sVCqlooGY
