The Gates of Slumber

History

The band was formed by Karl Simon in 1998, but didn't have an official lineup until 2001, when bassist Dr. Phibes and drummer Jamie Walters joined the band. However, personality and commitment clashes led to Phibes and Walters leaving the band, leaving Simon to bring in Brad Elliott and Chris "The Fist" Gordon as replacements. This lineup was also short-lived and Chuck Brown replaced Gordon later that year.

Stability continued to evade the band until 2003, when Jason McCash joined the band as bassist following the departure of Elliott. This lineup lasted until 2005, when conflicts between Brown and the rest of the band led to his departure. After being briefly replaced by a returning Gordon, the position of drummer fell to "Iron" Bob Fouts. This lineup lasted for five years between 2005 and 2010; the longest-lasting lineup in the history of the band. In 2010, Fouts was replaced by J "Cool" Clyde Paradis, who was a member of the band for two years until he was replaced by the returning Fouts.

Longtime member Jason McCash left the band in September 2013, and Simon and Fouts decided to dissolve the band shortly thereafter, in September 2013. It was announced by Simon that McCash had died on April 5, 2014, and that as a consequence of this, he would never reform The Gates of Slumber.

Band members

Discography