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REVOCATION
"Revocation" (Relapse; 2013)
Reviewed by Jeff Rogers
This is Revocation's fourth disc of technical death metal and I think they just
keep getting better! I stumbled on to their sound with the track "Dismantle The
Dictator" off the the disc "Existence is Futile" (2009) and I've been hooked
ever since. I've never been a fan of death metal vocals primarily because I grew
up in the 80s when singers sang but, over the years, I relied more on the music
to move me than the vocalist to capture me. David Davidson is a true death metal
vocalist but his guitar prowess is all technical metal which I find amazing.
Each song has tons of time signatures. There is never a dull moment with
"Revocation" because the music never settles into one groove unless that groove
is technical. It takes a lot of skill to play technical metal. That style is
reserved for the quick of hand and mind. Each track on "Revocation" has
excellent guitar and bass, the drumming is beyond what I've heard in a long
time; even progressive music could take a lesson or two from technical metal.
Sometimes you hear a band or a song and if you play guitar you might think about
learning that riff you love so much. With Revocation I just sit and listen
because I'd rather enjoy their talent than to try and bust mine into pieces.
The guitar of "Revocation" is the focus. There are plenty of chunky riffs and
head-banging is a must. The solos, when they come roaring in, are excellent.
This disc is only ten tracks but if you pick up the deluxe edition you can snag
the extra track, a cover of "Dyers Eve" by Metallica.
Revocation: David Davidson - lead vocals, guitar; Brett Bramberger - bass
guitar; Phil Dubois-Coyne - drums, percussion; Dan Gargiulo - guitar..
For more information, check out https://myspace.com/revocation.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
Copyright © 2013 by R. Scott Bolton. All rights
reserved.
Revised:
08 Apr 2024 13:43:56 -0400.
