Change often comes at the most inconvenient time. Something Pennsylvanian Progressive Death Metal act Rivers Of Nihil discovered when they were forced into parting ways with enigmatic frontman Jake Dieffenbach after 2021’s groundbreaking album The Work. Hiring from within to avoid losing momentum, bassist Adam Biggs took over the now vacant vocalist position while second guitarist Andy Thomas was recruited from fellow Pennsylvanians Black Crown Initiate. Continue reading
Marc “Xenoyr” Campbell has confirmed he has left the band he co-founded, Austrailian Progressive Black Metal band Ne Obliviscaris. Black Crown Initiate’s James Dorton will move from the tour replacement to the permanent vocalist spot. Although based in Australia, the band is a multi-national band. Xenoyr will continue his other projects such as Spiine, Omega Infinity, and Antiqva. Continue reading
Originally set to feature a very different line-up, the Faces of Death Tour was forced to undergo an almost complete overhaul a few months ago when, for a variety of reasons, Archspire, Black Crown Initiate and To The Grave were all forced to withdraw. With their replacements announced in August, the show was back on with the three new supports eager to prove their worth.