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🚨 TECHNICAL DEATH METAL FANS, PREPARE FOR ABSOLUTE CARNAGE! 🚨
French technical death metal masters GOROD are preparing to unleash a devastating assault on the UK and Ireland in May 2027, joining forces with American extreme metal heavyweights REVOCATION, German brutal death metal veterans DEFEATED SANITY and Swedish technical death metal outfit CARNOSUS for the monstrous ‘20 YEARS OF TORMENT’ European and UK Tour 2027.
And if your idea of a perfect night involves ridiculously complicated guitar riffs, gravity-defying drum patterns, thunderous bass lines and enough technical wizardry to make your brain melt, this tour has your name written all over it!
The tour will see four formidable names in extreme metal joining forces for 26 shows across 13 countries, with six performances scheduled across England, Scotland and Ireland.
Gorod will be touring in support of their latest studio album, ‘The Ember Gone’, released through Base Productions and Season of Mist.
The new record sees the Bordeaux-based quintet continuing their relentless pursuit of musical experimentation, combining technical death metal precision with progressive arrangements, atmospheric textures and socially conscious themes.
And with a brand-new live production, a setlist spanning the band’s extensive catalogue and a few surprises promised along the way, this is shaping up to be one seriously unmissable package for extreme metal fans.
Four bands. Six UK and Irish dates. One absolutely devastating celebration of technical brutality.
Bloody hell, somebody warn the venue security! 🤘💀
🔥 ‘20 YEARS OF TORMENT’ – A Celebration Of Two Decades Of Extreme Metal Evolution
The upcoming tour carries particular significance for Gorod and Revocation.
Both bands have spent more than two decades pushing the boundaries of extreme metal, developing distinctive musical identities while maintaining a shared passion for technical precision, groove and experimentation.
Their histories also share an interesting connection.
When Gorod released Leading Vision, their first album under the Gorod name after previously operating as Gorgasm, the musicians who would become Revocation were undergoing their own transformation.
The American band, originally known as Cryptic Warning, were preparing to establish the identity that would eventually make them one of technical death metal’s most respected names.
Over the years, the two groups have crossed paths at festivals and concerts across Europe and Canada.
Now, in 2027, they’re bringing that shared history together for a major European and UK touring celebration.
Gorod explain:
“We are beyond excited to finally announce that we’re hitting the road for the “20 YEARS OF TORMENT” EU/UK TOUR 2027 alongside Revocation, Defeated Sanity and Carnosus!”
The band describe the tour as particularly meaningful because of their long-standing connection with Revocation.
“Over two decades, we’ve crossed paths on festival stages and shared dates from Europe to Canada. While our respective styles have naturally evolved and taken different paths over the years, both bands have always kept that same relentless drive for singular musical exploration, groove, and technicality.”
And for anyone wondering what to expect from Gorod’s performances, the band have promised something rather special.
“We’re stepping back onto the stage with a brand-new production and a setlist mixing new tracks, old-school classics, and a few unexpected surprises.”
Old-school classics, brand-new material and surprises? That’s exactly what we like to hear!
📅 GOROD, REVOCATION, DEFEATED SANITY & CARNOSUS – UK & Ireland Tour Dates 2027
The tour arrives in the UK and Ireland during May 2027, with six dates confirmed. Date City Venue Monday 3 May 2027 London, England The Underworld Tuesday 4 May 2027 Glasgow, Scotland Slay Wednesday 5 May 2027 Dublin, Ireland The Academy Thursday 6 May 2027 Manchester, England Rebellion Friday 7 May 2027 Nottingham, England Rescue Rooms Saturday 8 May 2027 Bristol, England The Fleece
🎟️ Official Tour Tickets:
For Welsh metalheads, Bristol’s The Fleece on Saturday 8 May is likely to be a particularly tempting option.
While there isn’t a Welsh date on the announced schedule, Bristol provides an opportunity for fans from South Wales to catch this formidable line-up without travelling halfway across Britain.
And considering the sheer amount of musical talent involved, it could be well worth crossing the Severn for.
Four extreme metal bands tearing apart The Fleece on a Saturday night? Now that’s a proper weekend plan! 🐉🤘
🎸 Meet The Bands – Four Masters Of Extreme Metal
💀 REVOCATION – Twenty Years Of Technical Destruction
Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Revocation have established themselves as one of modern technical death metal’s most formidable acts.
Led by guitarist and vocalist Dave Davidson, the band have spent two decades combining technical death metal with thrash influences, progressive arrangements and extraordinary musicianship.
Their music delivers blistering guitar solos, relentless percussion and intricate compositions that frequently challenge the boundaries of extreme metal.
The band’s 2025 album, New Gods, New Masters, continued that evolution, exploring dark themes through sophisticated songwriting and ferocious instrumentation.
For fans of technically demanding metal, Revocation are a band that consistently deliver.
Their ability to combine relentless aggression with complex guitar work has helped them develop a loyal international following.
And when those intricate riffs are unleashed in a live environment, the results can be absolutely devastating.
🇫🇷 GOROD – France’s Progressive Death Metal Innovators
Emerging from Bordeaux in 1997, Gorod have spent nearly three decades developing a distinctive approach to technical death metal.
While many bands concentrate entirely on speed and complexity, Gorod have consistently embraced melody, groove, progressive structures and atmospheric experimentation.
Their discography includes acclaimed releases such as A Maze Of Recycled Creeds (2015), ÆTHRA (2018) and The Orb (2023).
The band’s latest album, The Ember Gone, represents another important stage in their musical development.
Rather than simply delivering technical death metal by numbers, Gorod continue searching for new ways to expand their sound.
And with the promise of new material alongside old-school favourites, their upcoming performances should offer an exciting journey through their musical history.
🥁 DEFEATED SANITY – Brutal Death Metal Taken To Extremes
If you like your death metal ridiculously heavy, technically demanding and utterly relentless, Defeated Sanity should already be on your radar.
The German extreme metal outfit have earned a formidable reputation for combining brutal death metal with complex rhythmic arrangements and astonishing instrumental precision.
Their music incorporates elements of technical death metal, jazz-influenced rhythmic complexity and uncompromising aggression.
The result is a sound that can be both intellectually demanding and physically overwhelming.
Expect punishing blast beats, guttural vocals and intricate compositions that will leave even experienced metal musicians scratching their heads.
Defeated Sanity are certainly not a band for the faint-hearted.
But for those who enjoy the most extreme corners of heavy music, they’re an essential part of this touring package.
🇸🇪 CARNOSUS – Sweden’s Rising Technical Death Metal Force
Completing this formidable touring package are Swedish extreme metal outfit Carnosus.
Blending technical death metal with melodic influences and aggressive songwriting, the band represent another exciting addition to the European underground.
Their musical approach combines precision, speed and an unmistakable appreciation for extreme heaviness.
Carnosus have developed a sound that incorporates complex guitar arrangements, ferocious vocals and tightly controlled rhythmic structures.
For audiences unfamiliar with their work, this tour offers an excellent opportunity to discover another technically accomplished metal band.
And with three other extreme metal heavyweights sharing the bill, they’ll certainly have plenty of opportunity to introduce their music to new audiences.
Four bands, four distinctive approaches to heaviness and absolutely nowhere for your neck muscles to hide!
💿 ‘THE EMBER GONE’ – GOROD Push Their Musical Boundaries Further
Gorod’s latest album, ‘The Ember Gone’, represents another ambitious chapter in the band’s career.
Released through Base Productions and Season of Mist, the record finds the French quintet continuing their exploration of progressive songwriting, immersive atmospheres and intricate musical arrangements.
Entirely self-produced at Bud Studio by guitarist and principal songwriter Mathieu Pascal, the album was subsequently mixed and mastered by David Thiers at Secret Place Studio.
The record also marks a return to some of the progressive musical ideas explored on the band’s 2011 release Transcendence.
However, rather than simply revisiting familiar territory, Gorod have used those influences as a foundation for further experimentation.
The album combines technical precision with groove-driven passages, expansive musical textures and layered arrangements.
Its lyrical themes also explore subjects that extend far beyond traditional extreme metal imagery.
Environmental collapse, consumerism and existential anxiety all feature within the album’s conceptual framework.
It’s a record concerned not only with musical complexity but also with the uncertainties and contradictions of modern life.
For a band already recognised for their technical abilities, that willingness to explore wider musical and lyrical territory demonstrates an impressive commitment to artistic development.
🎤 Mathieu Pascal Discusses GOROD’s Musical Evolution
Gorod guitarist and principal songwriter Mathieu Pascal has explained the creative philosophy behind The Ember Gone.
“We are undoubtedly delivering the most singular album in our discography. As we are always driven by the desire not to repeat ourselves, to evolve, and to keep surprising people, we sought new ways to express ourselves through different musical vocabularies than those traditionally associated with extreme metal. This album is freer and more open, yet without compromising the complexity and richness of the songwriting, which will always remain the band’s trademark.”
For a band approaching three decades of activity, that willingness to experiment remains one of their greatest strengths.
Rather than relying exclusively on the technical death metal formula that helped establish their reputation, Gorod continue searching for new ways to express their ideas.
It’s a philosophy that has helped them remain relevant within an increasingly competitive extreme metal landscape.
And it’s also what makes their latest material particularly interesting.
Because technical ability is impressive, but knowing how to use it creatively is what separates good musicians from genuinely distinctive artists.
🎸 Nearly Three Decades Of GOROD – From Bordeaux To International Recognition
Gorod’s history stretches back to 1997, when the musicians began establishing their place within the French extreme metal underground.
Originally operating under the name Gorgasm, the group eventually adopted the Gorod identity and began developing the distinctive musical direction that would define their career.
Over the years, their sound has evolved considerably.
While technical death metal remains at the heart of their music, the band have consistently incorporated progressive influences, melodic passages and groove-oriented arrangements.
Their willingness to experiment has helped distinguish them from many of their contemporaries.
💿 ‘Transcendence’ (2011)
The ambitious Transcendence release demonstrated Gorod’s progressive instincts, exploring more expansive musical structures and atmospheric arrangements.
Its influence can still be heard in the creative direction of The Ember Gone.
🔥 ‘A Maze Of Recycled Creeds’ (2015)
This album further established Gorod’s reputation for intricate songwriting and sophisticated musical arrangements.
Combining technical precision with groove and progressive influences, it became another important chapter in the band’s development.
💀 ‘Kiss The Freak’ (2017)
With Kiss The Freak, Gorod embraced a more aggressive approach, demonstrating their ability to deliver razor-sharp extreme metal without sacrificing musical complexity.
🎸 ‘ÆTHRA’ (2018)
ÆTHRA continued the band’s exploration of technical death metal, combining their established instrumental precision with atmospheric and progressive elements.
🌌 ‘The Orb’ (2023)
Released in 2023, The Orb represented another stage in Gorod’s continuing evolution.
The record demonstrated their commitment to experimentation and their refusal to become trapped within a single musical formula.
🔥 ‘The Ember Gone’ (2026)
Now, with The Ember Gone, Gorod have entered another creative chapter.
The album explores broader musical textures, ambitious arrangements and socially conscious themes while maintaining the technical complexity that has always defined the band.
And with the upcoming 20 Years Of Torment tour, fans will have the opportunity to experience material from across that remarkable musical journey.
🎥 Watch GOROD’s ‘Remains’ Visualiser
Ahead of the tour, fans can experience one of the tracks from The Ember Gone through the official visualiser for ‘Remains’.
The single provides an introduction to Gorod’s latest musical chapter and the progressive direction explored on the album.
🎬 Watch ‘Remains’ on YouTube:
Turn it up, grab your headphones and prepare yourself for a serious demonstration of technical musicianship.
⚡ Why The ‘20 YEARS OF TORMENT’ Tour Is One To Watch
What makes this touring package particularly exciting is the diversity of extreme metal represented across the four bands.
Revocation bring their distinctive fusion of technical death metal, thrash and progressive experimentation.
Gorod contribute intricate songwriting, melodic sophistication and groove-driven heaviness.
Defeated Sanity deliver uncompromising brutal death metal with extraordinary rhythmic complexity.
And Carnosus add another layer of technically demanding Scandinavian aggression.
Together, they represent several different approaches to extreme music.
For fans who appreciate the musicianship behind death metal, this is an opportunity to experience four technically accomplished bands sharing one stage.
And with Revocation celebrating two decades of music while Gorod introduce material from The Ember Gone, there’s plenty of reason to get excited.
🐉 Bristol Calling – A Big Night For Welsh Metalheads!
While Wales has unfortunately missed out on a date this time around, the Bristol show offers South Wales metalheads a relatively accessible opportunity to experience the tour.
The Fleece in Bristol has a long-standing reputation as a live music venue, hosting rock, metal, punk and alternative artists.
And on Saturday 8 May 2027, the venue is scheduled to welcome four seriously heavy bands.
For fans travelling from Cardiff, Newport and the surrounding areas, the Bristol date could make for an excellent weekend outing.
A Saturday night gig also means many fans won’t need to worry about rushing home after work.
Just remember to plan your transport, particularly if you’re travelling back across the Severn after the show.
And perhaps consider giving your neck muscles a rest the following morning.
Because after four bands delivering technical death metal at full volume, Sunday might be a write-off! 🤘💀
🤘 The Riff Report Verdict – A Proper Feast Of Technical Death Metal!
The 20 Years Of Torment European and UK Tour 2027 promises to be a formidable celebration of technical musicianship and extreme heaviness.
For Gorod, the shows represent an opportunity to reconnect with European audiences while showcasing their latest musical evolution.
For Revocation, the tour celebrates an impressive twenty-year journey through technical death metal.
And with Defeated Sanity and Carnosus completing the line-up, fans are getting an outstanding collection of extreme metal talent.
The Riff Report verdict?
If you enjoy complicated riffs, thunderous drumming, devastating grooves and musicians who make the seemingly impossible look effortless, this tour deserves a place in your 2027 gig calendar.
And for Welsh fans willing to make the journey to Bristol, that Saturday night at The Fleece could be an absolute belter.
Four bands. Twenty years of torment. One seriously heavy night out! 💀🔥
🎟️ How To Get Tickets
Tickets for the 20 Years Of Torment European and UK Tour 2027 are available through the official tour ticket link.
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Fans are encouraged to check their chosen venue for the latest ticket availability, prices, entry requirements and timings before travelling.
With four internationally recognised extreme metal acts sharing the bill, this is certainly a tour worth getting excited about.
🐉 The Riff Report – Supporting Heavy Music Across Wales And Beyond!
Here at The Riff Report Blog, we’re passionate about bringing you the latest gigs, tours and festival announcements from across the rock and metal world.
Whether it’s a massive international arena tour, a grassroots gig in a Welsh rock club or four extreme metal bands preparing to unleash absolute chaos across Britain, we’re here for the lot.
And the 20 Years Of Torment tour is exactly the sort of announcement that reminds us why we love this music.
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