Revelation (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | John Brenner, Steve Branagan |
| Headquarters | Maryland , United States |
| Products | Doom metal music, albums |
Revelation is a doom metal group originating from Maryland, United States.
Biography
The band Revelation was established in 1986 by vocalist and guitarist John Brenner alongside drummer Steve Branagan. Following the release of several demo recordings, they contributed to the Dark Passages compilation issued by Rise Above Records and produced one album under this label. Subsequently, they signed with Hellhound Records, where they released two more albums before disbanding. In 2003, Miskatonic Records brought out Frozen Masque, a collection comprising demos from 1996 and live performances. After this release, the band resumed regular live shows.
In 2004, members from Revelation’s 1991 lineup regrouped under the name Against Nature. From 2005 through 2008, Against Nature independently issued multiple albums through their own imprint, Bland Hand Records, before eventually reverting to using the Revelation name.
In 2007, Leaf Hound Records re-released Never Comes Silence and announced plans for additional reissues including Salvation's Answer and an album that had not been previously released. That same year, former lineups performed at Baltimore’s Doom or Be Doomed festival. Shortly thereafter, Revelation reassembled featuring John Brenner (guitar/vocals), Josh Hart (guitar), Bert Hall Jr. (bass), and Steve Branagan (drums). Concurrently, Brenner, Hall, and Branagan continued to create music and tour as Against Nature.
The band's fourth studio album, Release, was unveiled in 2008.
Post-2008, Revelation's appearances within the doom metal community became less frequent but maintained a devoted fan base through festival performances such as Maryland Deathfest and Germany’s Hammer of Doom festival, where they played internationally in 2013.
After 2010, activity between Revelation and Against Nature decreased; Against Nature’s final album was Chasing Eagles (2010), released via Bland Hand Records. By 2011, the primary focus shifted back to Revelation, although no new studio albums have been produced since Release.
As of 2025, Revelation continues to be active with core members John Brenner and Bert Hall Jr., emphasizing reissues and live concerts rather than new studio projects. In 2023, Shadow Kingdom Records reissued Never Comes Silence on both vinyl and CD formats, indicating ongoing interest in their works.
Albums
- Salvation's Answer (1991; reissued 2007)
- Never Comes Silence (1992; reissued 2007)
- ...Yet So Far (1995)
- Frozen Masque (2003)
- Unreleased Album (2008; recorded 1988)
- Release (2008)
- For the Sake of No One (2009)
- Inner Harbor (2013)
As Against Nature
- Appease (2005)
- Panoply (2005)
- Safe Dissonance (2006)
- Ghosting (2006)
- Leer (2006)
- The Anxiety of Influence (2007)
- Unfolded (2007)
- Descend/Much in Little (2008)