Gatecreeper formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 2013; combining classic Swedish-style death metal with doom and hardcore influences, they slowly made themselves one of the most exciting bands in extreme metal, gaining praise from Pitchfork, Consequence of Sound and Loudwire. Signed to Relapse Records, they have released three studio albums; their latest, An Unexpected Reality (2021), was was ranked number fourteen on Revolver's list of the "25 Best Albums of 2021".