ALBUM REVIEW: Revocation – Netherheaven


 

To say that Revocation has another banger on deck seems a bit obvious, right?

Speaking only from this author’s perspective this Boston unit has never fumbled the ball on a studio album. Dispute that amongst yourselves in the comment section, just don’t tag me along in your spirited debates. Last thing I need are more notifications via my phone. So, the point is Netherheaven (Metal Blade) may as well be subtitled “Revocation continues to be awesome and David Davidson is more talented than you, will never run out of riffs and can make out with your special lady friend whenever they like”.Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Artificial Brain – Artificial Brain


So, you like Death Metal, do you? Are you sure or do you like the idea of appearing to be a death metal aficionado? It’s an honest question. Okay, if you’re about this life then you might just appreciate Artificial Brain (Profound Lore) the latest album from a lovely New York crew operating under the same moniker.

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Cannibal Corpse Books a Headline Tour with Whitechapel, Revocation, and Shadow of Intent


Cannibal Corpse has booked a headline tour of the USA for this Winter with support from labelmates Whitechapel and Revocation! Additional support will be provided by Shadow Of Intent. A celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Metal Blade Records, the trek begins February 19th in Atlanta, Georgia and makes its way through over two dozen cities, closing on March 26th in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 15th at 10:00am local time. Cannibal Corpse is touring in support of their recent album, Violence Unimagined,out now on Metal Blade. Continue reading


Great Scott, Legendary Boston Music Venue, to Shut Down Permanently Due to COVID-19 Closure


Sad news out of Boston as one of the legendary music venues of all time, Great Scott, has announced they will not return when the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic subsides. The club’s manager posted a Facebook message to fans, thanking them for a lifetime of memories. Great Scott, in the Allston neighborhood, was home to all kinds of music, but definitely supported all kinds of rock, metal, punk, and hardcore over the years. Ghost Cult covered countless shows at the venue including Intronaut, Nails, Royal Thunder, Corrections House, Toxic Holocaust, Revocation, Kylesa, The Krum Bums, The Atlas Moth, Kvelertak and many more. Sadly this seems to be one of a wave of clubs, bars, and small businesses crushed by the economic downturn following this pandemic. Continue reading


Gargoyl (Revocation/Ayahuasca) Signs To Season of Mist


Self-described “Progressive Grunge Rock” band Gargoyl has signed to Season of Mist Records and will release their debut full-length later this year. The band featured guitarist Dave Davidson (Revocation) and guitarist/vocalist Luke Roberts (Ayahuasca). Continue reading


Killswitch Engage Taps Revocation and Tenside For their European Tour


Killswitch Engage is about to kick off a new tour in Europe to support their recent album Atonement (Metal Blade Records). The UK section kicks off at Norwich’s UEA on October 14th and closes at the legendary O2 Academy Brixton in London on October 20th. With roots in Massachusetts, just like KsE, Revocation will provide direct support, along with Tenside. Tickets are on sale now at the links below. Continue reading


Revocation Books co-Headline Tour With Voivod, featuring Psycroptic, Skeletal Remains, and Conjurer


Death Metal greats Revocation have booked a co-Headline Tour With Voivod, featuring Psycroptic, Skeletal Remains, and Conjurer. Revocation will perform their recent album The Outer Ones (Metal Blade), in full at every date. See below for all dates! Continue reading


Revocation Re-Signs To Metal Blade, On Tour with Whitechapel


Revocation has announced they have inked a new deal worldwide to Metal Blade Records. The band has been with with the label since 2014. They are pleasantly on tour in the USA with Whitechapel, Dying Fetus, Fallujah, Spite, Uncured, and Buried Above Ground.



Vocalist/guitarist Dave Davidson comments: “We’ve been on quite a journey since we signed with Metal Blade and dropped ‘Deathless’ back in 2014. We’ve released 3 full-length albums in just 5 years and each one has taken us to the next level. That’s why today I’m very excited to announce that Revocation is re-signing with Metal Blade Records! We look forward to what this future partnership will bring and we can’t wait to unleash another barrage of ripping tunes upon the metal masses.”

Metal Blade founder and CEO Brian Slagel adds: “We are super excited to continue our great relationship with Revocation. Very happy to keep them in the Metal Blade family.”


September 28th 2018 New Music Releases


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Dave Davidson Of Revocation Talks New Album, Shred And Lovecraft


David Davidson of Revocation is one of our favorite people in all of metal. We have followed his entire career, and you will be hard pressed to find a person this talented that is also humble and cool. We caught up with Dave at Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn, New York to chat with him about the brand new album The Outer Ones, releasing from Metal Blade Records on September 28th. We talked about the decidedly brutal death metal sound of the new album, working with producer Chris “Zeuss” Harris, H.P. Lovecraft and Tom Strom‘s insane artwork, Dave’s guitar practice regimen, Charlie Parker and John Coltrane, and more. Interview by Keefy with videography by Omar Cordy of OJC Photography.Continue reading