Technical death metal vets Revocation have announced their fifth full length studio album via Metal Blade Records with the confirmation of New Gods, New Masters. The album follows the strides achieved with their 2022 LP Netherheaven and further estbalishes the current line-up with rhythm guitarist Harry Lannon and bassist Alex Weber.
New Gods, New Masters is due out September 26th and again features Revocation architect Dave Davidson taking on the production. Completed with a final mix from Jens Bogren (The Haunted, Spiritbox), the album also features bewitching artwork from Paolo Girardi (Bell Witch, Mother Of Graves, Black Breath, Cryptopsy). Additionally, the latest album touts guest appearances by Travis Ryan of Cattle Decapitation, Luc Lemay of Gorguts, and jazz guitarist Gilad Hekselman.
Speaking on the subtext of the album, Davidson better explained how the title is indicative of humans' need to worship even at their own peril. “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,” he says.
“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.”
Officially beginning the New Gods, New Masters campaign for Revocation, the band have shared the first single from the album in “Cronenberged,” featuring guest vocals by Jonny Davy of Job For A Cowboy. The track delivers Revocation's precision-based pummel all while incorporating Davidson's love of subcategory horror.
“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,” explained Davidson. “Also, shout out to Rick And Morty for inspiring the song title.”
He adds, “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.”
In support of the release of New Gods, New Masters, Revocation will head out on a monthlong headlining tour with support from Judiciary, Inferi, and Vomit Forth. Tickets for the run are set to go on sale June 20th. A complete list of dates and cities can be found below. Get tickets - HERE
New Gods, New Masters, the fifth album from Revocation on Metal Blade Records arrives September 26th. Pre-order the album - HERE
REVOCATION w/ Judiciary, Inferi, Vomit Forth
10/16/2025 Tally Ho – Leesburg, VA
10/17/2025 Brooklyn Monarch – New York, NY
10/18/2025 Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA
10/19/2025 Foufones – Montreal, QC
10/20/2025 Lee's Palace – Toronto, ON
10/21/2025 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
10/22/2025 Reggies – Chicago, IL *
10/24/2025 HQ – Denver, CO
10/25/2025 Ace's High – Salt Lake City, UT
10/26/2025 The Shredder – Boise, ID
10/27/2025 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
10/28/2025 Rickshaw – Vancouver, BC
10/29/2025 Dante's – Portland, OR
10/31/2025 Neck Of The Woods – San Francisco, CA
11/01/2025 Echoplex – Los Angeles, CA
11/02/2025 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
11/04/2025 Rosetta Room – Mesa, AZ
11/05/2025 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM *
11/07/2025 RBC – Dallas, TX *
11/08/2025 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
11/09/2025 Scout Bar – Houston, TX *
11/11/2025 Orpheum – Tampa, FL
11/12/2025 Respectable Street – West Palm Beach, FL
11/13/2025 Conduit – Orlando FL
11/14/2025 The Radio Room – Greenville, SC
11/15/2025 Chapel Of Bones – Raleigh, NC
*No Vomit Forth
