Artist page · 28/06/2026
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7 vinyl releases with multiple pressings and reissues – tracked prices from €7 to €140.
The Gates of Slumber, a US act rooted in the doom metal and heavy metal traditions, formed in Indianapolis in 1998 and remained active until 2013. Their sound is characterized by heavy riffs and extended compositions, evidenced in albums such as "Conqueror" (2008) and "...The Awakening" (2004). The band released multiple records through labels like Svart Records and I Hate Records, with notable vinyl editions issued in several countries including Sweden, Finland, Germany, and Belgium. Their 2024 self-titled album continues to attract vinyl collectors with editions pressed in Europe and Finland.
Vinyl enthusiasts appreciate The Gates of Slumber for their distinct take on doom metal and the depth captured in their LPs.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Svart Records · 2024
Rise Above Records · 2011
Rise Above Records · 2009
Profound Lore Records · 2008
I Hate Records · 2006
Final Chapter Records · 2004Playlist
The tracks that sum up The Gates of Slumber's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A key album defining The Gates of Slumber's sound with 8 tracks ranging from heavy death metal to slow doom, featuring the epic 16:30 'Dark Valley Suite.'
Contains 10 tracks that blend doom and heavy metal, including the 20-minute 'God Wills It', a highlight for fans of epic metal compositions.
Seven tracks of traditional doom metal and heavy metal material, originally pressed by Final Chapter Records with later limited editions on vinyl.
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Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Our sound captures the weight and doom of the old school while pushing our own boundaries.— Band member interview
The album 'Conqueror' was issued on vinyl in Sweden and Germany, with the latter country producing a rare test pressing under Iron Kodex Records catalog number IK004.
The band's 2024 self-titled album was released by Svart Records with distinct editions including a Finnish CD and a European limited edition LP, catalog numbers SVART475CD and SVART475LP.
"Death Dealer" is one of the band's top-played tracks with over 18,600 plays and roughly 5,650 listeners, followed closely by "Chaos Calling" with 17,486 plays and 5,030 listeners on digital platforms.
Several albums have been issued as limited edition vinyl LPs and promo pressings, including the 2006 album 'Suffer No Guilt' on I Hate Records with catalog IHR CD 020 in Sweden.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
The Gates of Slumber are primarily known for doom metal and heavy metal, with influences from traditional and stoner metal styles.
The band formed in 1998 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, and was active until 2013.
Albums such as 'Conqueror' (2008), 'Suffer No Guilt' (2006), and 'The Awakening' (2004) have several vinyl pressings and are sought after by collectors.
Prices vary widely – from around €7 for some pressings to over €140 for rare issues like test pressings and limited editions.
Yes, rare pressings exist from countries including Sweden, Germany, Belgium, and Finland, some of which are limited editions or test pressings.
Look for labels like Svart Records and the original catalog numbers such as SVART475; original pressings usually have distinctive packaging and provenance.
Top tracks include "Death Dealer," "Chaos Calling," "The Executioner," and "The Judge," each garnering thousands of plays and listeners.
Some releases have limited edition colored or special vinyl pressings, especially those by Svart Records and Rise Above Records on specific catalog numbers.
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