Revelation (band)

Revelation is an American doom metal band from Maryland.

Revelation
Revelation performing in 2009
Background information
OriginBaltimore, Maryland, U.S.
GenresDoom metal, progressive metal
Years active1986–1996
2003–present
LabelsHellhound, Rise Above, Miskatonic, Leaf Hound
Associated actsPlace of Skulls, Unorthodox, Oversoul, Against Nature
Websiterevelation-usa.net
MembersJohn Brenner
Steve Branagan
Bert Hall
Josh Hart
Past membersDennis Cornelius
Jim Hunter

Biography

Revelation started in 1986 by singer/guitarist John Brenner and drummer Steve Branagan.[1] After numerous demos they were featured on Rise Above Records compilation Dark Passages. They put out one album with Rise Above before signing with Hellhound Records. They put out two albums with Hellhound before breaking up. In 2003 Miskatonic Records released Frozen Masque, which featured two demos from 1996 as well as live material. The band has played numerous shows since 2003. Some members of the band formed Against Nature in 2004.

In 2007, Leaf Hound Records re-released Never Comes Silence and announced plans to reissue both Salvation's Answer and an unreleased album. Also in 2007, past line-ups performed at Baltimore's Doom or Be Doomed festival.[2] Several weeks after the Doom or be Doomed Festival Revelation reformed with a "new' line up including John Brenner on guitars and vocals, Josh Hart on guitars, Bert Hall, Jr on bass guitar, and Steve Branagan on Drums. In addition, Brenner, Hall and Branagan will continue to release music and tour as Against Nature.[3]

In 2008, Revelation released their fourth album, Release.

Discography

Albums

Reissue

References
  1. Revelation at MusicMight
  2. Revelation official news
  3. Against Nature site
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