{"id":414,"date":"2026-01-30T00:27:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T22:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hansweb.dk\/?p=414"},"modified":"2026-02-02T17:56:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:56:38","slug":"revocation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.hansweb.dk\/index.php\/2026\/01\/30\/revocation\/","title":{"rendered":"Revocation \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Revocation<\/strong> is a powerhouse of technical precision and arguably the most consistent band in modern technical death metal. Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts<\/strong>, they are led by the virtuosic Dave Davidson<\/strong>, a Berklee College of Music graduate who famously blends high-speed thrash and brutal death metal with complex jazz polyrhythms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Band Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Origin:<\/strong> Boston, Massachusetts, USA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Formed:<\/strong> 2006 (originally active as Cryptic Warning<\/em> from 2000\u20132006)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Genre:<\/strong> Technical Death Metal \/ Thrash Metal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Label:<\/strong> Metal Blade Records<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Core Sound:<\/strong> A “surgical” blend of Bay Area thrash speed, technical death metal dissonance, and melodic jazz-fusion solos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    History & Evolution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The band was founded by high school friends Dave Davidson<\/strong>, Anthony Buda<\/strong>, and Phil Dubois-Coyne<\/strong>. After a few years as a traditional thrash act called Cryptic Warning<\/em>, they “revoked” their past and rebranded as Revocation in 2006 to pursue a more extreme and technical direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • The Rise (2008\u20132013):<\/strong> Albums like Empire of the Obscene<\/em> and Existence Is Futile<\/em> made them critical darlings. Dave Davidson\u2019s guitar work\u2014using seven-string guitars and unconventional chord voicings\u2014became the band’s hallmark.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The Metal Blade Era (2014\u2013Present):<\/strong> Signing with Metal Blade brought international stardom. Their sound has darkened over time, moving away from pure thrash toward a “blackened” technical death metal style, especially on albums like The Outer Ones<\/em> (2018).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Latest Album: New Gods, New Masters<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      Released on September 26, 2025<\/strong>, this is the band’s ninth studio album and a conceptual deep-dive into a technological dystopia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Theme:<\/strong> Lyrically, the album explores the “cult of technology” and the terrifying potential of Artificial Intelligence<\/strong> (which Davidson describes as our “New God”).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Guest Stars:<\/strong> True to the band’s collaborative spirit, the record features guest spots from Travis Ryan<\/strong> (Cattle Decapitation), Luc Lemay<\/strong> (Gorguts), and Jonny Davy<\/strong> (Job For A Cowboy).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Key Tracks:<\/strong>\n
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        1. Cronenberged<\/em><\/strong>: A high-speed homage to body horror and sci-fi (complete with a “gross-out” music video).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Sarcophagi of the Soul<\/em><\/strong>: A critique of human addiction to digital devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Confines of Infinity<\/em><\/strong>: An epic track featuring the unhinged vocals of Travis Ryan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          Current Lineup (2026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          The band underwent a significant energy shift in 2023 with a new rhythm section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Dave Davidson:<\/strong> Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Ash Pearson:<\/strong> Drums (Ex-3 Inches of Blood<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Harry Lannon:<\/strong> Rhythm Guitar (Joined 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Alex Weber:<\/strong> Bass (Joined 2023)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            2026 European Tour<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Revocation is currently touring Europe throughout January and February 2026<\/strong> as part of a massive triple-bill with Sylosis<\/strong> and Distant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Notable Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • January 19, 2026:<\/strong> Pumpehuset, Copenhagen (DK)<\/strong> \u2014 They just performed this show last week!<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • January 29, 2026:<\/strong> Backstage, Munich (DE)<\/strong> \u2014 They are performing here tonight.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • February 11, 2026:<\/strong> Patronaat, Haarlem (NL)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • February 20, 2026:<\/strong> O2 Forum Kentish Town, London (UK)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              Fun Fact:<\/strong> Dave Davidson is widely considered a “musician’s musician.” When he isn’t touring, he frequently teaches guitar masterclasses and has his own signature Jackson guitar model.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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