Released: 07/11/25
CD reissue released: 28/08/26
Originally released in 2008, Conqueror is the third album from Indiana doom metal legends The Gates of Slumber. Combining the occult atmosphere of late-'70s metal with the power of '80s heavy metal and modern production, the album blends crushing doom riffs with exceptional songwriting, drawing inspiration from pioneers such as Saint Vitus while adding touches of pulp horror and cinematic dread.
Formed by Karl Simon in 1998, The Gates of Slumber became one of the leading names in contemporary doom metal, touring with acts including Pentagram, Reverend Bizarre, Cathedral, Slough Feg, Earthride, and Weedeater. Following the band's reformation in 2019, they returned with a self-titled album on Svart Records in 2024.