New Revocation song :D

Alright guys, I don't have much time so this is going to have to be quick, but this is still very important, so here's what you need to know: there's a new Revocation song, it's called "Cradle Robber", it's awesome, and you can listen to it on the band's Facebook page. The rest of the album, Chaos of Forms, will come out on August 16th via Relapse Records, and if we know anything about Revocation it'll probably kick at least ten different kinds of ass. Alright, sadly that's all for now, but keep coming back for more, and stay brutal. Happy Monday everyone.

-BK

New Revocation album too!

The pile of shit just keeps building, doesn't it? By that I mean shit that's coming out this year, of course. A few days ago, Relapse Records announced that Boston tech-thrash heavies Revocation are currently wrapping up the recording for their third full length, the follow-up to 2009's widely-celebrated Existence Is Futile. In his statement, frontman/lead guitarist (showoff) David Davidson says, "...We firmly believe this is our strongest material to date. The songs on the new release are incredibly variead and all have their own character". As if the songs on the last album weren't/didn't? The upcoming album doesn't even have a name yet, or an official release date, though it is scheduled to come out sometime this summer so keep your eyes peeled. In addition, those of you who keep up with Decibel Magazine and its new Flexi Series should recall the band's remake of Death's "Pull the Plug". For those of you who don't, Revocation recorded a cover of "Pull the Plug" by Death and it was cool. Check it out right hurr.

Needless to say we're all very excited about this, there will plenty more updates as they are made available. In the meantime, Revocation do have a string of US dates throughout February and March, including a small tour with Atheist. Tour dates and lineups can be found aqui. Fap about Revocation as much as you'd like in the comments, and while you're at it remember to Tweet it to all your computer friends, or put it on your Facebook, with that "Share" button thingy. G'nite everyone, see ya tomorrow.

-BK

Quickie Semi-Recent Show Reviews: Despised Icon, Misery Index, and Revocation

Better late than never. I figure I'll go through all the shows I've recently been to and do quick reviews of them, because, well why the hell not? This show, however, has a particularly interesting anecdote attached that you guys might find interesting.

So, it's September 11 of this year, and Despised Icon are currently on their last tour ever with Misery Index, Revocation, The Judas Syndrome, and Everything's Ruined. The show was at Club Europa in Brooklyn. Being a huge fan Despised Icon's latest album, Day of Mourning, I knew I had to check them out at last once before they broke up. I also knew that while Despised Icon played insanely talented Deathcore, this show was bound to attract lots hardcore kids looking for an excuse to fight their insecurities at not being able to maintain a healthy relationship by wailing their limbs like a confused chimpanzee. Suffice to say, I did not have high hopes for good pits.

I ended up missing The Judas Syndrome and Everything's Ruined, which was no big deal since I wasn't going for either of those bands. I ended up catching Revocation in the middle of their set, and they fucking killed. These guys can shred like few other bands out their can. I remember picking up Empire of the Obscene and not really digging it, but seeing them live changed my thoughts on them completely. Check out the following song "Dismember the Dictator" to see what I mean (also, that bass tone is killer). Seriously check these guys out whenever you can.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmg3jr7Bhfo

Up next was Misery Index, a band I just could never get into. Their music has always been "so-so" to my ears, but I have to give props for whoever was doing their sound that night, cause their tone was fucking killer. Being that their sound was so fucking good, I really enjoyed their performance, at least for the first half of it.

Here's what happened. I had been standing on the edge of the pit, obviously not going in because of the copious hardcore kids. At one point one of them decides it would be a good idea to jump into the crowd around the pit and punch the people watching the show. Yes, this guy was punching the crow. Absolutely pathetic. Club Europa is a small venue too, so there really was nowhere to go. Eventually he gets around to my area of the pit and ends up jumping on my friends shoulder. While he's strattling my friend he ends up knocking me right in the face.

Fuck that.

So I pushed the guy and chased him to the other side of the venue. I was fucking furious and screaming shit at him, I can't remember what. I was literally blind with anger. So as I'm poised up against him, criticizing his polo shirt and flat brimmed hat, ready to start a fight I would surely lose, I suddenly realize I am being pushed. Next thing I know there is a wall of people between and literally ten hardcore kids trying to kick my ass. I kept screaming shit, but eventually decided to leave me alone. The people around me told me to "calm down", that "there's too many of them," and "it's not worth it."

As it turns out these hardcore dancers have "pit crews," a term they like to use for gangs. I chased down one person in their crew, and ended up having to face the rest of them. That is absolutely pathetic. If anyone has any more information on what exactly these crews or unions do, the names of a few of them, or any sort of information, please email moshrebellion@yahoo.com, because I would love to learn more. This was the event that gave me the most inspiration to start this sight, and I will never forget it.

Anyways, the rest of Misery Index was spoiled for me, as I had a ridiculous headache that lasted throughout the night. Hell, I couldn't get into Despised Icon cause my head fucking hurt so much, but I could tell they were puttin on a good show by the reaction of the crowd.

Towards the end of the show the dancers started chanting "please don't go," and I couldn't disagree with them more. Yes, Despised Icon is a great band and I will miss them putting out new music, but I can't wait for them to leave the scene. Hopefully many other less-talented deathcore bands will follow suit and realize that the time for their scene is coming to an end.

Overall, music was great, crowd was awful. Anyone else go to this show, or any other stops on their tour? If so, what did you think?