Photo by: Alex Morgan
Official press release:
Technical death metal architects Revocation will release their new full-length New Gods, New Masters on September 26th via Metal Blade Records!
Revocation creates extreme music for extreme times. On New Gods, New Masters, their fifth record for Metal Blade, the quartet – spearheaded by founder/vocalist/guitarist Dave Davidson – delivers nine potent and portentous songs of brutal lyrical and musical significance. While their critically lauded, 2022-released Netherheaven full-length set a high bar for the band, an even sharper musical and lyrical focus was achieved on New Gods, New Masters. The Boston-bred Davidson credits newest members Harry Lannon (rhythm guitar and backing vocals since 2023) and bassist Alex Weber with a renewed energy and intensity both in the studio and onstage. He notes:
“It’s been a pleasure ripping with those guys alongside Ash [Pearson], who always crushes it behind the kit.”
In terms of his own playing, writing, and singing he adds:
“I’m always refining my craft and trying to get better.”
Titling the album New Gods, New Masters reflects Davidson’s belief about humans’ need to worship various gods. He says:
“It seems as if that desire is encoded in our DNA. As science and our understanding of nature and the universe as a whole increases, the religions of the old gods start to become obsolete. However, I believe we’ve replaced our old gods with new ones, worshipping technology and creating a cult-like idolatry of innovators. I’ve been very fascinated with the development of Artificial Intelligence, and I’m deeply concerned where this could lead humanity whether it’s the slow march towards a technological dystopia or the all-out annihilation of our species.”
In advance of the record’s release, today the band unveils first single, “Cronenberged,” featuring guest vocals by Jonny Davy of Job For A Cowboy. The track centers itself on a science experiment gone wrong. Davidson notes:
“I’m a massive sci-fi horror fan and love the body horror genre that David Cronenberg helped to create so this is my homage to that. Also, shout out to Rick And Morty for inspiring the song title.”
He continues:
“The video for ‘Cronenberged’ features tons of gore and practical effects. It was so fun to create a little mini sci-fi horror movie for this track. Getting to transform into a hideous tentacle monster was a real treat. I knew things were going well when the My Good Eye film crew were gagging at how gross it was off screen.”
New Gods, New Masters was produced by Davidson and mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren (The Haunted, Spiritbox) with artwork by Paolo Girardi (Bell Witch, Mother Of Graves, Black Breath, Cryptopsy). In addition to Jonny Davy, the record includes guest appearances by Travis Ryan of Cattle Decapitation, Luc Lemay of Gorguts, and jazz guitarist Gilad Hekselman.
New Gods, New Masters will be released on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:
- All Seeing (Amber Marbled – US)
- Gemini Parasite (Green / Blue Marbled – US)
- Unending Night (Blue Smoke – US Tour Exclusive)
- 180g Black (EU)
- Twilight Blue Marbled (EU)
- Crimson Red Marbled (EU – Ltd. 500)
- Lilac w/ Black Dust (EU – Ltd. 300)
Find preorders at: MetalBlade.com/Revocation
Following the release of New Gods, New Masters, Revocation will kick off a month-long North American headlining tour. The journey begins on October 16th in Leesburg, Virginia and runs through November 15th in Raleigh, North Carolina. Support will be provided by Judiciary, Inferi, and Vomit Forth (on select dates).
Artist, Bandsintown, and Sheet Happens presales begin today, June 18th at 10:00am ET. Venue presales begin today, Wednesday June 18th at 1:00pm ET. General on sale date is Friday, June 20th at 1:00pm ET. See all confirmed dates below. Tickets will be available at RevocationBand.com/tour.
New Gods, New Masters track listing:
- “New Gods, New Masters”
- “Sarcophagi Of The Soul”
- “Confines Of Infinity” feat. Travis Ryan (Cattle Decapitation)
- “Dystopian Vermin”
- “Despiritualized”
- “The All Seeing” feat. Gilad Hekselman
- “Data Corpse”
- “Cronenberged” feat. Jonny Davy (Job For A Cowboy)
- “Buried Epoch” feat. Luc Lemay (Gorguts)
10/16 Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho
10/17 New York, NY – Brooklyn Monarch
10/18 Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
10/19 Montreal, QC – Foufones
10/20 Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
10/21 Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
10/22 Chicago, IL – Reggies *
10/24 Denver, CO – HQ
10/25 Salt Lake City, UT – Ace’s High
10/26 Boise, ID – The Shredder
10/27 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
10/28 Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw
10/29 Portland, OR – Dante’s
10/31 San Francisco, CA – Neck of the Woods
11/01 Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
11/02 San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick
11/04 Mesa, AZ – Rosetta Room
11/05 Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad *
11/07 Dallas, TX – RBC *
11/08 Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
11/09 Houston, TX – Scout Bar *
11/11 Tampa, FL – Orpheum
11/12 West Palm Beach, FL – Respectable Street
11/13 Orlando FL – Conduit
11/14 Greenville, SC – The Radio Room
11/15 Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones
* = no Vomit Forth
