THE GATES OF SLUMBER, SPIRITUS MORTIS Team Up For Split CD
November 16, 2007, 17 years ago
Indianapolis, Indiana's THE GATES OF SLUMBER and Finland’s first ever doom metal band, SPIRITUS MORTIS have teamed up for a limited split CD release entitled From The Ultima Thule by Emissary Records. The split CD features two new exclusive songs from The Gates Of Slumber and an old song rerecorded for this venture, paired with a cover of ‘The Riddle Master’ from MANILLA ROAD and two live covers from SAINT VITUS; 'The War Starter' (featuring Dave Sherman from EARTHRIDE/SPIRIT CARAVAN/WRETCHED on vocals) and 'One Mind'. Spiritus Mortis displayed a best of that expands their vast 20-year career. Orders can be made at: emissaryrecs@gmail.com or www.myspace.com/emissaryrecs.
The Gates Of Slumber are currently finishing the writing process for their third album which will be recorded by Sanford Parker at Volume Ear Studio (RWAKE, LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR, MINSK) and is slated for an early 2008 Release via I Hate(EU)/Profound Lore (USA). Spiritus Mortis has just celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a tour of Finland and a re-release of their first album on vinyl, through Metal Warning-association. Spiritus Mortis will also participate on the Knock'Em Down To the Size"-vinyl 7 sampler via Metal Coven (Germany) with the song 'Sweet Oblivion'.
