Maryland doom crew Gateway To Hell are streaming their debut EP Clovers in full. The band said of the effort:
“Most of the songs we write are based around inside jokes that eventually snowball into a twisted story backed by catchy riffs. For instance, the title track started out as a reference to an episode of the show Revie, where the main character has to go to jail with their imaginary friend named Clovers. From that joke, the song morphed into a reflection of the masks we wear to impress others, whether that be an uneasy performer onstage or an overwhelmed friend going through the motions of life. Clovers is equally inspired by the life of Paul Stanley and your average childhood imaginary friend – both burdened to live up to the expectations of others in the face of the grim realities of life. Musically, we wanted to conjure the quiet before the show followed by the rush as the curtains get pulled. By the time the solo rolls around, you’re comfortable in your groove and have finally become the anticipated entertainment of the night. At the end of the song, the show’s over, and you’re left alone with your insecurities.”
The EP is out now via Unholy Anarchy Records and available for purchase here.
Clovers EP track listing:
1. “Clovers”
2. “Tin Roof”
3. “The Drizzard”
4. “Rain For Days”
5. “Scorched Earth”
[via Decibel]