Revocation - Dismantle The Dictator

Man that guitar is crazy.

Discovered these guys like a month ago, good band and the guitarist sure putts out some nice riffs

...though the vid is unwatchable because of the stupid faces the singer makes

Awesome blend of different metal styles. Love the primus-esque groove! And only three dudes!! wicked

Fucking massive guitar and drum work!!!

Massive guitars and sick drumming!!!

pretty awesome... I loved the 80s solo at the end....boss

Ibanez XPT700 or Xiphos. That's the red guitar. Glad I own one ^_^

I wonder if he can actually play guitar like that AND sing live, or are they studio only? also the singer/guitarist reminds me of Jim Carey as the Cable Guy

Mmmm very interesting :P and btw this ain't an Ibanez Xiphos, that's a Jackson Warrior.

Shade7777 wrote: Ibanez XPT700 or Xiphos. That's the red guitar. Glad I own one ^_^

Its a Jackson

I thought it was gonna suck fat bawls... but this is... actually good stuff.

Actually the bass is awesome and AUDIBLE. Nicely done, UG. More of that, please.

man these guys are killer... im from India and i swear im blown away

Anyone else think these guys are like a thrashy Sikth?

cool awesome!

hmmmm, sounds like thieir trying to be techy in the first couple of secions of the song and it doesnt realy play with me coz the riffing seems a tad bland to me, is it jus me who thinks this????? :S

some of the riffs were boring, liked the old-school thrash influenced bit and the rock n roll solo.

any chance of tabs for this song?

This sounds like John Petrucci (Dream Theater) with Primus. Lol.

nice! bass, drums, vocals, and guitar is all in your face. after this song i was just like oh shit.

This band sounds like The Red Chord, except for the vocals. Actually i think the Red Chord are better. Listen to "Hour of Rats".

Shade7777 wrote: Ibanez XPT700 or Xiphos. That's the red guitar. Glad I own one ^_^

its a jackson warrior

the end solo was ****ing awesome.

great work, awesome!!! wonder what they sound like live

sweeeet, it's been a long time since i've been so entertained by a solo and yeah the song's pretty good too.

Slovak_Ghost wrote: Shade7777 wrote: Ibanez XPT700 or Xiphos. That's the red guitar. Glad I own one ^_^ its a jackson warrior

Ah I see. Never knew they looked so much a like.

This is awesome!

only a 3 piece! bravo

this was...interesting
can't decide whether or not I liked it, but it was definitely a departure from the normal kind of stuff you find.

i'm not suprised a lot of people like this. i personally think it's terrible, but compared to what they usually put up here it's a fresh start. The Red Chord sounds a bit like this but with more creative riffs and minus the bad shredding.

Not to sh*t on artists trying to be creative and make something original, but this is so generic and bland. Technically they're great, but there are a thousand bands that sounds just like this. To make fresh, new metal, bands need to move away from the typical grindcore vocals, the simple minded horror imagery, being "heavy", 4/4 time, and the punk-styled-ADD drumming (Hence the Slayer shirts in this video, a dirrect influence on the drummer). *gasp* blasphemy! right? No, It is way better to fail while trying something new than it is to replicate what's already been done (perhaps the band should be called replication).
But really, how much "heavier" can metal get before it just becomes too corny to listen to? That's what every new band is doing right now, like Metallica was to Maiden was to Sabbath etc.

I'll admit, the end solo was (for the most part) sick

I thot this was a creative sound, and its really beast shredding with some original riffing

dropdead wrote: Not to sh*t on artists trying to be creative and make something original, but this is so generic and bland. Technically they're great, but there are a thousand bands that sounds just like this. To make fresh, new metal, bands need to move away from the typical ...

+1

like a death metal dillinger escape plan xD

i definitly could've done without the lead singer's geeked out faces, way too distracting and corny

WHOAH!

Guys - and non-death metal fans - fast forward to the ending, it's amazing!

a bit dissapionted after reading the comments. was original thoguh and the guitar at the end was cool id like to hear more(:

God, I keep listening to this and it keeps getting cooler everytime. Yes, they could have way more original and unique drumming, the lyrics could be thought provoking for once, and they could be sung instead of screamed at us, but damn, this song just... I don't know... it ****ing works, man.

This is sick, everyone on here who's bitchin just can't seem to write and record anything better. If it's SOOO bad, let's here your music shall we?

the second half of the song was ridiculous.

drummers like " I dont need a shirt...cause ima badass"

dropdead wrote: Not to sh*t on artists trying to be creative and make something original, but this is so generic and bland. Technically they're great, but there are a thousand bands that sounds just like this. To make fresh, new metal, bands need to move away from the typical grindcore vocals, the simple minded horror imagery, being "heavy", 4/4 time, and the punk-styled-ADD drumming (Hence the Slayer shirts in this video, a dirrect influence on the drummer). *gasp* blasphemy! right? No, It is way better to fail while trying something new than it is to replicate what's already been done (perhaps the band should be called replication). But really, how much "heavier" can metal get before it just becomes too corny to listen to? That's what every new band is doing right now, like Metallica was to Maiden was to Sabbath etc.

You like Slipknot, your opinion is null and void.

i thought it was pretty sick. these guys don't look much older than me either, but he can shred!

SakramentJake wrote: dropdead wrote: Not to sh*t on artists trying to be creative and make something original, but this is so generic and bland. Technically they're great, but there are a thousand bands that sounds just like this. To make fresh, new metal, bands need to move away from the typical grindcore vocals, the simple minded horror imagery, being "heavy", 4/4 time, and the punk-styled-ADD drumming (Hence the Slayer shirts in this video, a dirrect influence on the drummer). *gasp* blasphemy! right? No, It is way better to fail while trying something new than it is to replicate what's already been done (perhaps the band should be called replication). But really, how much "heavier" can metal get before it just becomes too corny to listen to? That's what every new band is doing right now, like Metallica was to Maiden was to Sabbath etc. You like Slipknot, your opinion is null and void.

I lol'd.

dropdead wrote: Not to sh*t on artists trying to be creative and make something original, but this is so generic and bland. Technically they're great, but there are a thousand bands that sounds just like this. To make fresh, new metal, bands need to move away from the typical grindcore vocals, the simple minded horror imagery, being "heavy", 4/4 time, and the punk-styled-ADD drumming (Hence the Slayer shirts in this video, a dirrect influence on the drummer). *gasp* blasphemy! right? No, It is way better to fail while trying something new than it is to replicate what's already been done (perhaps the band should be called replication). But really, how much "heavier" can metal get before it just becomes too corny to listen to? That's what every new band is doing right now, like Metallica was to Maiden was to Sabbath etc.

How about this, let the people who want to be aggressive and use harsh vocals do that. And that the people that don't want to hear it listen to something and and not base ALL of metal off of EXTREME metal

wow crazy guitar

Well, the sound is ALRIGHT, but the actual players look like fags. And I kinda got a generic feel coming from them.

Bahaumet wrote: Well, the sound is ALRIGHT, but the actual players look like fags. And I kinda got a generic feel coming from them.

this is not fall out boy, who gives a shit about appearance anyways?

ah... yes, now I'm in love with this song.

dropdead wrote: Not to sh*t on artists trying to be creative and make something original, but this is so generic and bland. Technically they're great, but there are a thousand bands that sounds just like this. To make fresh, new metal, bands need to move away from the typical grindcore vocals, the simple minded horror imagery, being "heavy", 4/4 time, and the punk-styled-ADD drumming (Hence the Slayer shirts in this video, a dirrect influence on the drummer). *gasp* blasphemy! right? No, It is way better to fail while trying something new than it is to replicate what's already been done (perhaps the band should be called replication). But really, how much "heavier" can metal get before it just becomes too corny to listen to? That's what every new band is doing right now, like Metallica was to Maiden was to Sabbath etc.

actually havent heard much music that actually sounds like this. sure it has the elements of some other forms of metal, but it sounds like you're just a hater. try and understand these different forms of metal and maybe you will realize that these guys arent a simulacrum of slayer, but an amalgimation of several different styles, uniqely rolled into one. these guys arent even going for 'heavy' lol, you comment is bogus.

It's nice to hear a band that actually has a bass player (even if he uses a pick)

i dont know if you guys agree, but these guys sound like a very prog inspired and heavier version of pantera. a majority of the song has a "groove" that you look for in a pantera song as well as the intonality and dissonance that is usually present in thier style.

it's awesome that he is able to sing while playing like that...
they're really great players, but i didn't like the song at all, it was just like hearing a really complicated excercise instead of a real song

the end solo would have been awesome if he hadn't done those stupid off key notes after the first bit of shredding!! just seemed a bit 'i'll just shove that note in, then that one and maybes that one...it'll do' awesome tone on those shredding bits tho, and how funky is that tapping lick!!

Andragon wrote: I thought it was gonna suck fat bawls... but this is... actually good stuff.

lol, fat balls are being sucked

I played a show with this band

LUUUUUV IT!

a SEXCREMENT shirt!! haha definitely from the Boston area then

Seemed like they were just trying to sound weird for the sake of sounding weird. Technically good, musically boring. 4/10

am i the only one that thinks the technicality is mediocre and only liked the intro and the bass?

that sucks

Ok can somebody with better musical talent than me put a guitar tab of this song onto here? I really do like the riff.

this is not even good what is wrong with everyones ears? the guitar doesnt blend at all

well this puts almost any central massachusetts local bands to shame in my perspective but damn only a three peice band yet still sounded very good, those bass lines were incredible also especially saying that hes playing on a squire bass =P

definatly loving the slayer tee shirt :P

dropdead wrote: Not to sh*t on artists trying to be creative and make something original, but this is so generic and bland. Technically they're great, but there are a thousand bands that sounds just like this. To make fresh, new metal, bands need to move away from the typical grindcore vocals, the simple minded horror imagery, being "heavy", 4/4 time, and the punk-styled-ADD drumming (Hence the Slayer shirts in this video, a dirrect influence on the drummer). *gasp* blasphemy! right? No, It is way better to fail while trying something new than it is to replicate what's already been done (perhaps the band should be called replication). But really, how much "heavier" can metal get before it just becomes too corny to listen to? That's what every new band is doing right now, like Metallica was to Maiden was to Sabbath etc.

Nice little rant there, but I agree. COME UP WITH SOMETHING ORIGINAL!!!!

shenanigans wrote: This is sick, everyone on here who's bitchin just can't seem to write and record anything better. If it's SOOO bad, let's here your music shall we?

I also agree with this guy.

SakramentJake wrote: dropdead wrote: Not to sh*t on artists trying to be creative and make something original, but this is so generic and bland. Technically they're great, but there are a thousand bands that sounds just like this. To make fresh, new metal, bands need to move away from the typical grindcore vocals, the simple minded horror imagery, being "heavy", 4/4 time, and the punk-styled-ADD drumming (Hence the Slayer shirts in this video, a dirrect influence on the drummer). *gasp* blasphemy! right? No, It is way better to fail while trying something new than it is to replicate what's already been done (perhaps the band should be called replication). But really, how much "heavier" can metal get before it just becomes too corny to listen to? That's what every new band is doing right now, like Metallica was to Maiden was to Sabbath etc. You like Slipknot, your opinion is null and void.

What's wrong with Slipknot?

Bahaumet wrote: Well, the sound is ALRIGHT, but the actual players look like fags. And I kinda got a generic feel coming from them.

rofl.

I really love the thrash part in the middle.

Veil of Lies wrote: SakramentJake wrote: dropdead wrote: Not to sh*t on artists trying to be creative and make something original, but this is so generic and bland. Technically they're great, but there are a thousand bands that sounds just like this. To make fresh, new metal, bands need to move away from the typical grindcore vocals, the simple minded horror imagery, being "heavy", 4/4 time, and the punk-styled-ADD drumming (Hence the Slayer shirts in this video, a dirrect influence on the drummer). *gasp* blasphemy! right? No, It is way better to fail while trying something new than it is to replicate what's already been done (perhaps the band should be called replication). But really, how much "heavier" can metal get before it just becomes too corny to listen to? That's what every new band is doing right now, like Metallica was to Maiden was to Sabbath etc. You like Slipknot, your opinion is null and void. What's wrong with Slipknot?

well lets start with what isnt wrong with slipknot.... =P

Can't say I loved it, but I do see some promise with these guys, much better than I thought it'd be. A little less extreme, a little more groove, and these guys can really do something amazing.

Solo kinda caried it really...but not bad

i dig it!

Divitsk8ter wrote: I actually haven’t heard much music that actually sounds like this. sure it has the elements of some other forms of metal, but it sounds like you're just a hater. try and understand these different forms of metal and maybe you will realize that these guys aren’t a simulacrum of slayer, but an amalgamation of several different styles, uniquely rolled into one. these guys aren’t even going for 'heavy' lol, you comment is bogus.

They sound like a shittier, metalcore version of Necrophagist.
And I don’t even like much Necrophagist because Necrophagist sound like a dodgy rip on every good Tech Death band.
Not having a go at you, but if you've never heard anything like this, then you probably haven't listened to any tech death metal, just so you know, death metal isn't confined to shit bands like Cannibal Corpse or Deicide, there are a lot better bands out there who just don't have the commercial success.

On to my opinion:
I don't like this song at all, nor the band for that matter, except for the drums because of his clear punk/early thrash influence (which I've always had a soft-spot for).
The guitar just sounds stupid because it's a whole bunch of completely different scales jammed into one song and it doesn't flow at all. I'm not denying his playing talent, cos I sure as shit cant play like that, but I am challenging his song writing abilities.
And I hate the vocals, that’s the metalcore part, and therefore my biggest hate.
But at the same time, I'm glad he has shitty vocals, because even with decent death growls, I'd find it insulting to call this death metal or Tech death even.
Bands like this are the new millennium version of Slipknot, they are trying to do something new and different with more aggression, but it would be best if they left it to the older kids who focus more on music and less on image and commercial success.
Slipknot always has and always will have a stigma, and for good reason. They were the poster band for 'posers', which in the late 90's/early 2000's was faux-goth.
Nowadays, it's 'deathcore'/'mathcore'/'hardcore' (lets just say *core) which has the stigma, and the reason for it is because those bands are so involved in their 'scene' of being hardcore/deathcore etc. that they fail to make good music and continue to deteriorate the amazingness of heavy music.
*core music is the new Nu Metal, where every band sounds the same and don’t compare to the masters, and this band is no exception.
This band just reminded me how much I hate Job For A Cowboy and how pissed off I am that they are playing with Behemoth in April.
C’mon!!
I mean seriously, Behemoth, what are you thinking?!?!?!
They should have brought Belphegor with them, now that would be a ****ing awesome show!!

P.s. Sorry for my massive post.

P.p.s. My main hatred of hardcore kids are the ones that ruin my metal mosh pits.
I saw Sonata Arctica the other night (one of my favourite power metal bands) and there were hardcore kids hardcore dancing during the slow songs.
Those little bastards.
And I kept getting hit in the back by one of them.
I mean, I'm trying to enjoy song sweet melodies and insane musicianship, and all i can think about is how much I hate being punched in the back.
IT'S POWER METAL!!
IT'S THE LEAST PUNCH ON STYLE OF MUSIC, IT'S ALL ABOUT HUGE ORCHESTRAL VOCALS AND EMPOWERING SOLOS, NOT FLAILING YOUR ARMS ABOUT LIKE A DICKHEAD!!
I can imagine hardcore kids at the Lamb Of God gig I went to in December.
But they've ruined some of my favourite gigs including, but not limited to:
Satyricon
Opeth
Amon Amarth
Dark Funeral & Rotting Christ
Sonata Arctica, Vanishing Point & Ensiferum.
Thems be metal acts, not crappy hardcore bands, piss off to your own shitty Carpathian, Bring Me The Horizon, Suicide Silence and Prom Queen concerts!!
And lose the emo fringes, tight jeans, brightly coloured, generic sleeve tatts and myspace pseudonyms.

dropdead wrote: Not to sh*t on artists trying to be creative and make something original, but this is so generic and bland. Technically they're great, but there are a thousand bands that sounds just like this. To make fresh, new metal, bands need to move away from the typical grindcore vocals, the simple minded horror imagery, being "heavy", 4/4 time, and the punk-styled-ADD drumming (Hence the Slayer shirts in this video, a dirrect influence on the drummer). *gasp* blasphemy! right? No, It is way better to fail while trying something new than it is to replicate what's already been done (perhaps the band should be called replication). But really, how much "heavier" can metal get before it just becomes too corny to listen to? That's what every new band is doing right now, like Metallica was to Maiden was to Sabbath etc.

On the contrary, I thought that the riffs were very inventive, and the solo, while being slightly generic in nature, was awesome!

the guitarist - while being good - wasnt amazing

I definately like how you can hear the bassist. There aren't many bands in my experience that you can hear it that well, but the song ends pretty abruptly. I would have liked to hear an outro. All in all, this band seems pretty good to me. I would definatly look into them some more.

anyone know what scales and modes the guitarist uses?