Rivers Of Nihl

Self-Titled Fifth Full-Length To Drop May 30th On Metal Blade Records

"American Death" is the latest single from progressive death metal progenitors RIVERS OF NIHIL. The ferocious new track -- a true-to-form beater that's sure to slay live -- comes by way of the band's eponymous fifth full-length, set for release on May 30th via Metal Blade Records. Sixteen years and five albums into the Pennsylvania band's career, RIVERS OF NIHIL is upping the ante with Rivers Of Nihil. Traditionally, a self-titled record can signal a return to basics and/or a fresh beginning, and in ten powerful songs, it's clear that both those factors are in play. Founding bassist Adam Biggs became the band's new lead vocalist/bassist in 2023; the same year marked the appearance of additional guitarist Andy Thomas (ex-Black Crown Initiate), whose vocals also play prominently on Rivers Of Nihil. Producers Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland at Atrium Audio captured the new dynamics across more than fifty minutes of music. On June 15th, 2023, the band released the single, "The Sub-Orbital Blues," the first track with Biggs handling lead vocals following the 2022 departure of singer Jake Dieffenbach. It was also the first track to feature Thomas. A second single, "Hellbirds," dropped on October 19th of that year. On April 29th, 2024, the band released the cut "Criminals" and an accompanying music video. Both "Criminals" and "The Sub-Orbital Blues" appear on Rivers Of Nihil. RIVERS OF NIHIL: Adam Biggs - bass guitar, vocals Andy Thomas - guitar, vocals Brody Uttley - guitar, piano, keys, programming Jared Klein - drums, vocals https://www.facebook.com/riversofnihil https://x.com/riversofnihil https://www.instagram.com/riversofnihil https://www.youtube.com/Riversofnihilpa