Revelation (band)

Revelation is an American doom metal band from Maryland.

Revelation
Revelation performing in 2009
Background information
Origin	Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Genres	Doom metal, progressive metal
Years active	1986–1996 2003–present
Labels	Hellhound, Rise Above, Miskatonic, Leaf Hound
Members	John Brenner Steve Branagan Bert Hall Josh Hart
Past members	Dennis Cornelius Jim Hunter
Website	revelation-usa.net

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.

In 2004, the 1991 lineup of Revelation reformed under the name Against Nature.^[2] From 2005 to 2008 Against Nature self-released several albums via their own label Bland Hand Records. The band then reverted to the name Revelation.

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.^[3] 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.^[4]

In 2008, Revelation released their fourth album, Release

Revelation continued to perform sporadically after 2008, primarily in the doom metal scene. The band has maintained a cult following, with occasional live performances at festivals like Maryland Deathfest and Hammer of Doom. For example, a 2013 performance at Hammer of Doom in Germany was noted in metal blogs, indicating international activity.

Against Nature Split: The dual operation of Revelation and Against Nature appears to have tapered off after 2010. Against Nature’s last known release was Chasing Eagles (2010) via Bland Hand Records. By 2011, the band focused primarily on the Revelation moniker, though no new studio albums have been released since Release (2008).

Recent Status: As of 2025, Revelation remains active, with John Brenner and Bert Hall, Jr. as core members. The band has focused on reissues and live performances rather than new studio material. In 2023, Shadow Kingdom Records reissued Never Comes Silence on vinyl and CD, indicating ongoing interest in their back catalog.

Discography

Albums

• Salvation's Answer (1991; reissued 2007)
• Never Comes Silence (1992; reissued 2007)
• ...Yet So Far (1995)
• Frozen Masque (2003)
• Unreleased Album (2008; recorded in 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)