Arizona based death metal formation Gatecreeper have officially joined Nuclear Blast Records. News of the partnership arrives on the heels of the band's recent surprise EP release, An Unexpected Reality.

Regarding the signing, the band states: "We are excited to start the next chapter of Gatecreeper with Nuclear Blast. We look forward to continuing the growth of our band with Monte Conner and the rest of the label."

Nuclear Blast's A&R legend Monte Conner adds: "I love Chase and Gatecreeper's killer work ethic and their marriage of brutality with actual songs. I am so excited to hear what they come up with next but I KNOW it will be their ultimate album. I am honored they have chosen Nuclear Blast and me to be part of their continuing mission for world domination."

Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Gatecreeper