rivers of nihil

10 metal bands who use surprising instruments in their music

Metal, rock and punk bands are typically composed of a vocalist, drummer, bassist and one or two guitarists, but many acts have differentiated themselves from the crowd by including something different. Adding in a brass or woodwind instrument isn’t guaranteed to make a band into something good, but when a new element can be incorporated […]

Rivers Of Nihil stream new album, 'Monarchy'

Pennsylvania death metal five-piece Rivers Of Nihil are now streaming their second full-length album, Monarchy, ahead of its official release through Metal Blade Records on Friday, August 21. Chock full of face-melting guitar work, blast beats and a brutally intense vocal delivery from Jake Dieffenbach, Monarchy showcases all of the areas in which Rivers Of Nihil […]

Rivers Of Nihil release video for "Sand Baptism"

Pennsylvania death metal quintet Rivers Of Nihil will be releasing their second full-length studio album on August 21 through Metal Blade Records. Following 2013's excellent The Conscious Seed Of Light, Monarchy is shaping up to be a worthy successor that highlights the band's evolution and growing merit within the extreme metal scene. Today, the band has […]

Rivers Of Nihil stream crushing title track from upcoming album, 'Monarchy'

Pennsylvania death metal quintet Rivers Of Nihil are streaming a brand new song today over at No Clean Singing. The direct follow-up to 2013's excellent The Conscious Seed Of Light, Monarchy will be released on August 21 through Metal Blade Records, and today we get another taste of the album with its brutal title track. Read […]