Gig Review: Cattle Decapitation / Shadow of Intent / Revocation / Vulvodynia – O2 Institute, Birmingham (28th January 2025)

We’re back at the O2 Institute in Birmingham for an evening of very heavy, heavy metal. The Institute is a great looking venue, and I remember it sounding just as good as it looked on my last venture here many moons ago. Thankfully, the sound was pretty much spot on for the entire evening. It’s … Continue reading Gig Review: Cattle Decapitation / Shadow of Intent / Revocation / Vulvodynia – O2 Institute, Birmingham (28th January 2025)

Revocation announce new album, video for first single playing now

On September 9th, progressive death metal outfit Revocation will release their eighth full-length, Netherheaven, via Metal Blade Records. For a first preview of the album, a video for the new single "Diabolical Majesty" (directed by David Brodsky) can be viewed below. Head to Metal Blade's website where Netherheaven is available for pre-order in the following … Continue reading Revocation announce new album, video for first single playing now

Revocation: ‘Deathless’ vinyl re-issue now available exclusively via Bandcamp

Starting today (May 12th), a Bandcamp exclusive version of Revocation's classic album - Deathless (2014) - is available for purchase via their Bandcamp page for the next 30 days only! Estimated to ship September 2021, the vinyl is transparent royal blue with opaque white and black splatter, and it features a gatefold jacket (semi-gloss), color … Continue reading Revocation: ‘Deathless’ vinyl re-issue now available exclusively via Bandcamp

Obscura / Revocation / Beyond Creation / Rivers of Nihil – The Dome, London (23rd October 2016)

On a cold Sunday evening, The Dome played host to what was a rather special concert. With it being both Rivers of Nihil and Beyond Creation's first times outside of the United States, fans were eagerly lineing up and the door ready to witness what would turn out to be a rather good evening of technical metal. With their … Continue reading Obscura / Revocation / Beyond Creation / Rivers of Nihil – The Dome, London (23rd October 2016)

Interview: Dave Davidson of Revocation

Prior to their show at the Dome last week, I had opportunity to have a brief chat with the frontman and founder of Revocation, David Davidson. After a warm welcome and a brief chat about how nice the weather was, we got down to business... How have the shows on the tour been so far? … Continue reading Interview: Dave Davidson of Revocation

Review: Revocation – Great is our Sin

I came rather late to Revocation, first hearing them live at Damnation Festival in Leeds in 2014, but since then they have become a firm favourite of this reviewer.  Great is Our Sin is the band's sixth full length album, following 2014’s Deathless.  It also represents two firsts for the band -  their first outing with … Continue reading Review: Revocation – Great is our Sin