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Yes, I know I’m late for this one, but I was stuck on the other side of the bridge trying to survive those Danish prices. Revocation needs no introduction — is there any band that can bend the rules of guitar playing more than this one? Still, I have an awkward confession: I’ve always struggled to return to its material since Deathless. The quality has always been unmatched, but something about it hadn’t fully clicked with me for a long time. Could New Gods, New Masters finally revoke my skepticism? Ha! That’s probably my worst pun yet.
Tell me something — are you an angry nerd? Because if you want to unload your rage against the decadent world while still figuring out how many exotic scales and impossible drum patterns a band can cram into a single record, then New Gods is the album for you. It’s packed with sick, Thrashy riffs that almost nobody else on the planet will ever be able to play. Yet Revocation’s greatest strength remains in writing songs that simply slay. The tension and release, the relentless hostility, the sheer precision — the band shows once again that no one else can navigate the ultra-technical and the brutally heavy with as much grace as it can.
If that weren’t enough, Revocation also brought in a roster of extreme Metal legends as guests, giving the album more color and ideas. It’s a smart move, since things could feel a little monotonous after the first few barrages, especially if you’re already familiar with the band’s catalog. It sticks to what has always worked, but thanks to all those years of music theory and practice, the guys manage to keep a familiar formula incredibly unpredictable. Isn’t that the best compliment you can give in Death Metal?
Still, I can’t shake the feeling that something is missing. For all the dazzling songcraft and jaw-dropping technique, the emotional spectrum doesn’t really stretch much beyond unspeakable anger. And while that’s perfectly valid, I usually prefer albums that mix in a broader palette of feelings. It’s also inevitable to compare Revocation with itself, and though I think New Gods, New Masters is its best work since Great Is Our Sin and Deathless, those remain my personal favorites. The band hasn’t reinvented its sound here, but it’s managed to make it click again, and it works like a charm.
Fans of Revocation will be thrilled to add another impossible-to-play, utterly brutal record to their shelves. New Gods showcases everything the band does best, and if you’re already a convert, you’ll love it. If you’ve never been convinced by this band, though, this won’t change your mind. Still, the album proves once more that no other band in Metal can match Revocation’s blend of technicality and groove. Even if you’re on the fence, giving it a spin or two certainly won’t hurt.
Label: Metal Blade Records
Release date: 27 September, 2025
Website: https://revocationband.bandcamp.com/album/new-gods-new-masters
Country: USA
Score: 3.7/5.0
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