| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Blabbermouth | 8/10[5] |
| Distorted Sound | 10/10[6] |
| Metal.de | 8/10[7] |
Netherheaven is the eighth studio album by the American technical death metal band Revocation, released on September 09, 2022, via Metal Blade.[8] It is the band’s first album not to feature rhythm guitarist Dan Gargiulo after his departure in June 2020[9] and final album to feature bassist Brett Bamberger. This is also their third album since Existence Is Futile, marks their return as a trio.
“Re-Crucified” features guest vocal appearances from the late Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder and George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher of Cannibal Corpse.[10] Frontman David Davidson stated, “My whole idea of having two guest vocalists was inspired by Dante’s Inferno. I wanted it to feel like the journey through the different circles of hell and the interactions with different demons and apparitions. Trevor’s theatrical style added a great narrative and Corpsegrinder is just a powerhouse. It’s not often you get two icons on one track.”[11]
Revocation promoted the album with a European tour in January and February 2023, with support from Goatwhore, Alluvial, and Creeping Death.[12]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Dave Davidson.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | “Diabolical Majesty” | 4:56 |
| 2. | “Lessons in Occult Theft” | 5:39 |
| 3. | “Nihilistic Violence” | 5:04 |
| 4. | “Strange and Eternal” | 5:52 |
| 5. | “Galleries of Morbid Artistry” | 5:25 |
| 6. | “The 9th Chasm” | 3:37 |
| 7. | “Godforsaken” | 4:45 |
| 8. | “The Intervening Abyss of Untold Aeons” | 5:43 |
| 9. | “Re-Crucified” | 3:44 |
| Total length: | 44:48 | |
Personnel
Revocation
- Dave Davidson – guitars, vocals
- Brett Bamberger – bass
- Ash Pearson – drums
Guest vocalist
- Trevor Strnad – vocals on “Re-Crucified”
- George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher – vocals on “Re-Crucified”
Production and design
- Jens Bogren – production, recording, mixing, mastering
- Revocation – production
- James Knoerl – production assistant
- Shane Frisby – recording (drums)
- Richard Houghten – mastering (vinyl)
- Paolo Girardi – artwork
- Brian Ames – layout
References
- ^ “REVOCATION Unleash Hell With First Song Off New Album ‘Netherheaven’ + Announce Tour With Krisiun + More”. Metal Blade. July 6, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ^ “Revocation launches new single, “Re-Crucified”“. August 8, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ^ “Revocation release new music video for ‘Nihilistic Violence’“. Distorted Sound. September 12, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ “Revocation release new music video for ‘Godforsaken’“. January 15, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ “Reviews – Netherheaven – BLABBERMOUTH.NET”. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ “ALBUM REVIEW: Netherheaven – Revocation”. September 10, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ “Revocation – Netherheaven”. September 10, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ “REVOCATION reveals details for new album, ‘Netherheaven’“. metalblade.com. July 6, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ^ “Revocation Issue Statement Re: Parting Ways With Guitarist Dan Gargiulo”. MetalSucks. June 20, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ^ “Revocation release new music video for ‘Re-Crucified’“. August 9, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ “Revocation: It’s All In The Riffs”. October 21, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ “Revocation announce European tour”. July 21, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
