Released: 28/08/26
Originally released in 2005, Like a Plague Upon the Land is the early EP from Indiana doom metal legends The Gates of Slumber. Praised for its authenticity, this fan favourite delivers traditional, slow, and crushing doom steeped in the spirit of '70s hard rock, drawing comparisons to Reverend Bizarre and Saint Vitus. This edition also marks the EP's first-ever release on vinyl.
Formed by Karl Simon in 1998, The Gates of Slumber became one of the most respected names in modern doom metal before reforming in 2019 and returning with a self-titled album on Svart Records in 2024.
This long-awaited vinyl reissue celebrates one of the band's earliest and heaviest releases, capturing the raw sound that helped establish their enduring reputation.