Technical death metal architects REVOCATION will release their new full-length album, "New Gods, New Masters", on September 26 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.

"It's been a pleasure ripping with those guys alongside Ash [Pearson], who always crushes it behind the kit," he notes. 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. "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."

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.

"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," notes Davidson. "Also, shout out to 'Rick And Morty' for inspiring the song title."

"The video for 'Cronenberged' features tons of gore and practical effects," he continues. "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.

"New Gods, New Masters" track listing:

01. New Gods, New Masters
02. Sarcophagi Of The Soul
03. Confines Of Infinity (feat. Travis Ryan of CATTLE DECAPITATION)
04. Dystopian Vermin
05. Despiritualized
06. The All Seeing (feat. Gilad Hekselman)
07. Data Corpse
08. Cronenberged (feat. Jonny Davy of JOB FOR A COWBOY)
09. Buried Epoch (feat. Luc Lemay of GORGUTS)

Following the release of "New Gods, New Masters", REVOCATION will kick off a month-long North American headlining tour. The journey begins on October 16 in Leesburg, Virginia and runs through November 15 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 18 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Venue presales begin today at 1:00 p.m. ET. General on-sale date is Friday, June 20 at 1:00 p.m. ET.

REVOCATION with JUDICIARY, INFERI, VOMIT FORTH:

Oct. 16 - Tally Ho - Leesburg, VA
Oct. 17 - Brooklyn Monarch - New York, NY
Oct. 18 - Brighton Music Hall - Boston, MA
Oct. 19 - Foufones - Montreal, QC
Oct. 20 - Lee's Palace - Toronto, ON
Oct. 21 - Sanctuary - Detroit, MI
Oct. 22 - Reggies - Chicago, IL *
Oct. 24 - HQ - Denver, CO
Oct. 25 - Ace's High - Salt Lake City, UT
Oct. 26 - The Shredder - Boise, ID
Oct. 27 - El Corazon - Seattle, WA
Oct. 28 - Rickshaw - Vancouver, BC
Oct. 29 - Dante's - Portland, OR
Oct. 31 - Neck Of The Woods - San Francisco, CA
Nov. 01 - Echoplex - Los Angeles, CA
Nov. 02 - Brick By Brick - San Diego, CA
Nov. 04 - Rosetta Room - Mesa, AZ
Nov. 05 - Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM *
Nov. 07 - RBC - Dallas, TX *
Nov. 08 - Come And Take It Live - Austin, TX
Nov. 09 - Scout Bar - Houston, TX *
Nov. 11 - Orpheum - Tampa, FL
Nov. 12 - Respectable Street - West Palm Beach, FL
Nov. 13 - Conduit - Orlando FL
Nov. 14 - The Radio Room - Greenville, SC
Nov. 15 - Chapel Of Bones - Raleigh, NC

* No VOMIT FORTH

REVOCATION is:

Dave Davidson - vocals, guitar
Ash Pearson - drums
Harry Lannon - rhythm guitar
Alex Weber - bass

Photo by Alex Morgan

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Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D'Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — released their latest album, "This Consequence", on February 21, via Metal Blade. The LP arrived alongside a hugely successful winter/spring 2025 tour, yielded a Top 10 single with "I Believe" and landed the band on the covers of Revolver and Outburn.

The album was another reminder of why KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, who have earned several gold and platinum certifications alongside three Grammy nominations, remain one of the most enduring bands of the modern metal scene.

Today, the band proudly shares the evocative video for "Aftermath". For this video, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE collaborated with some of the world's leading environmental groups to highlight damage being done to Earth and things we can all do to help stop it.

Watch the video, produced and directed by Good Eye: Music Visuals, below.

"'Aftermath' is a song about the realization of a tragic event or a war, and the strength it takes to rebuild and the hindsight of the loss, betrayal, and madness that transpired while going through it all," Leach explains. "I think we can all relate to this in one way or another. We see daily the tragedies of humanity as well as the destruction of a place we call home. We have taken so much from our planet and ripped the scales in the incorrect direction."

The singer continues: "This song is not just a desperate song with a sense of sadness and anger — it is a call to arms. I'm urging my fellow humans to rise above the helplessness and despair. I want people to see we need to put one foot in front of the other and start to rebuild our lives. Be it from an abusive relationship, a financial hardship, a death of a loved one, or mourning yet another disaster unleashed upon the natural world."

Leach finishes: "We all have power to create change. To me, this works perfectly with the various organizations we partnered with for this video. We all have a responsibility to the amazing place we call home. All of us can make a difference big or small by just contributing to righting the wrongs and repairing the damage we have inflicted on our planet. Our hope is to inspire others to help contribute to keeping our home safe and clean for future generations. It starts right here and right now with us."

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will return to the road this week on the massive "Summer Of Loud" tour, co-headling alongside BEARTOOTH, I PREVAIL and PARKWAY DRIVE.

Fans got their first taste of "This Consequence" with pulverizing track "Forever Aligned", swiftly followed up with the instant classic "I Believe". More recently, the group shared a video for "Collusion".

"Making this record lit a fire under my ass and made me rethink everything," admitted Jesse. "It had to be next level. It had to be different enough for people to really recognize we're putting forth an effort-or what's the point of doing this? There was no repeating ourselves. It was very carefully planned out and passionately written. It sounds like KILLSWITCH, yet there's also a fresh spirit to it."

This time around, the group emphasized working together face-to-face in a Massachusetts rehearsal spot. The process enabled them to apply the pressure on every element. At the collective urging of his bandmates, Jesse poured over his words like never before.

"We pushed him to do more vocal demos and were super tough on him," recalls Adam. "He was so open to feedback though, and he definitely got the lyrics right. I love it when he and I are face-to-face, and ideas are flying around. We work especially well together when we're in the heat of the moment. All of the demoing made for a better record, and there was so much communication between all of the band members."

"It felt like everyone put a ton of effort into this," Mike adds. "It's the first time since 'Alive Or Just Breathing' that we really hashed everything out together in the same room. It was a combined effort, and there are even some things you've never heard from KILLSWITCH."

"I never considered myself to be a part of mainstream society," he goes on. "I've always been in the middle. To me, this record is about the consequences of our actions as humans as we engage in war, hatred, division, and falling in line with control. History repeats itself. We're going to have to answer for our actions-whether it's how we treat the earth or each other. There will be an uprising and a backlash from nature. Cause and effect is a driving theme. We will face a consequence."

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The reunited classic lineup of the metal/hardcore band BIOHAZARD has released its first new music in over a decade in the form of a new song called "Forsaken". The track, which was premiered during BIOHAZARD's recent European headlining tour, offers a first taste of the band's upcoming album. Honoring their old-school roots while pushing forward, "Forsaken" arrives with an energetic live video directed by guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei, filmed on tour in March 2025 as the band debuted the song to packed crowds across Europe.

BIOHAZARD bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld comments on the new single: "We shot this video in Amsterdam, at Melkweg, an iconic venue where BIOHAZARD first made our bones in Europe back in the late '80s and ‘90s. It's really organic, and a little sample of the energy of our first new album in fifteen years, performed in a live setting. Make sure you're strapped in and prepare for some real mayhem when our new album drops!"

In December 2024, BIOHAZARD entered Shorefire Recording Studios in Long Branch, New Jersey to begin recording its new LP, due later in the year via Frontiers Label Group's new imprint BLKIIBLK.

BIOHAZARD, renowned for their aggressive style and socially conscious lyrics, has been a seminal force in the hardcore and metal scenes since their formation in the late 1980s. Their unique blend of hardcore punk, heavy metal, and hip-hop elements has garnered them a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim. BIOHAZARD's signing with BLKIIBLK marks a new chapter in their illustrious career, promising exciting new music and projects.

"What started as three reunion shows of the OG lineup turned into three unstoppable years of kicking ass on stage night after night! Now we're back with a new record that hits with all the classic BIOHAZARD energy, louder and harder than ever," comments Graziadei.

Musical pioneers in every sense of the word, BIOHAZARD were one of the first bands to seamlessly blend hardcore, heavy metal, punk, and hip hop into an intoxicating genre all their own. After more than a decade away, the Brooklyn, New York band's OG lineup reunited in 2023 to both fan fervor and critical acclaim, headlining the opening night of the legendary Milwaukee Metal Fest for their first show back. Ghost Cult magazine said they "explosively unleashed their fury with fortitude and force" with "a superhuman set and an awe-inspiring show."

The band followed with two sold-out hometown shows in New York City, a late-summer festival run in Europe, and a fall direct support slot with MEGADETH across North America. That was just the start. They returned to Europe in 2024 for the early summer festival season and made their triumphant return to South America in spring, then returned home to blow out America's exploding festival circuit.

In late November, BIOHAZARD guitarist Bobby Hambel confirmed to The Brooklyn Blast Furnace podcast that he and his bandmates would enter the studio "in a couple of weeks" to begin recording their long-awaited new album.

"After playing together — what is it? — fucking year and a half, I think we're ready to lay it down, to start puking out some more fucking stuff," Bobby said. "It's happening, too. It's heavy shit, too.

"A lot of people say — they give their opinions on what they think we should do," he continued. "And they're always asking questions like, 'Is it gonna be like this album or that album?', and I can't really answer any of that. I just can answer it's coming from the same place it always came from, and I think everybody's on point. Everybody wants it. So I think it's time. We've got a lot of shit to say."

In October, BIOHAZARD drummer Danny Schuler told Pod Scum about the group's songwriting process: "It's really all over the place in BIOHAZARD. Sometimes one guy brings in a couple of songs and we kind of go with that. Sometimes somebody has an idea and we're all together in the jam room and we kind of all work through it together. It kind of happens a lot of different ways, but all four guys are very creative, some more than others, but everybody creates and brings in stuff. So there's no one writer in BIOHAZARD. There's never really been. But we all write. And now we're getting ready to record a new record and we have so much new stuff. And it's been really cool lately — a very creative environment lately to be around with everybody writing new stuff and getting psyched for a new album. It's cool right now."

Asked why he thinks right now is the best time for a new BIOHAZARD album, Danny said: "Well, I don't know if right now is the best time. I don't think in terms of, like, 'Oh, well, let's do an album out now because now's the best time.' I don't know that stuff. I don't know when's a good time to do a record. I just know when I feel inspired and I know when I'm coming up with stuff that I feel is real strong and meaningful, and lately it's been a good time for that kind of creative process. So, for me, when the ideas are flowing and everything feels real natural, real strong, that's a good time to do a record. Business-wise, I don't know when's a good time to do a record. I'm not a businessman, in that regard with the music business."

Evan discussed BIOHAZARD's plans for new music in April 2024 in an interview with El Planeta Del Rock. At the time, he said: "We're working on our process on a couple of really cool songs, and when something is special enough and we are excited about it, I imagine we'll release a single before release an album, but there's a full-length album in the works. That's the mission… We wanna go into the studio and really lock ourselves down, like we used to do in the '90s, and spend some time really [making a strong album]. For us, it's not about one song, one song. Making an album is still something that we care about."

He continued: "I know it's not the popular [way of doing things]. How many people buy new albums by artists and listen to the whole album from beginning to end? Young people don't really ingest music like that so much. But BIOHAZARD is about authenticity. We do what we do, and we're gonna make the best album we can make."

In 2022, Graziadei said in an interview that there had been "talk" about putting BIOHAZARD back together.

The group, which is acknowledged as one of the earliest outfits to fuse hardcore punk and heavy metal with elements of hip-hop, had been out of the public eye since Scott Roberts left the band more than nine years ago.

Roberts, who played guitar on BIOHAZARD's 2005 album "Means To An End", rejoined the group in June 2011 as the replacement for Seinfeld. Scott fronted BIOHAZARD for nearly five years before exiting the band in February 2016.

Photo credit: Istvan Bruggen

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