Reading, Pennsylvania-based Progressive Death Metallers RIVERS OF NIHIL, are pleased to unleash their brand new single, “Criminals”. The latest track serves as a teaser for the band’s upcoming new full-length.
Vocalist/bassist Adam Biggs, comments: “Our newest single ‘Criminals,’ is by far one of the most aggressive tracks we’ve released in quite some time and displays the power of the new lineup at a full 10 out of 10. Lyrically, the song is a meditation on the nature of crime, punishment, and the delicate balance of power therein. So, show up for the shredding, stay for the contemplation of truth and justice. Enjoy!“
In March 2023, RIVERS OF NIHIL wrapped up a recording session that saw the now four-piece band birth a considerable amount of new music featuring their previous bassist/backup vocalist Adam Biggs as the new lead vocalist/bassist. This recording session also marked the first appearance of new guitarist Andy Thomas (ex-BLACK CROWN INITIATE), whose vocals also play prominently in the music, as a member of RIVERS OF NIHIL. These new singles are the first to showcase the band’s new lineup in full-on collaboration, and demonstrates that while this is a new, brave sound with tons of potential, it also carries the band’s classic energy.
RIVERS OF NIHIL will join this year’s edition of the Chaos & Carnage Tour featuring co-headliners CARNIFEX and Metal Blade labelmates CATTLE DECAPITATION with additional support provided by THE ZENITH PASSAGE, HUMANITY’S LAST BREATH, VITRIOL and FACE YOURSELF. The journey runs from April 30th through May 26th, with a handful of RIVERS OF NIHIL headlining dates mixed in.
RIVERS OF NIHIL w/ Cattle Decapitation, Carnifex, Humanity’s Last Breath, The Zenith Passage, Vitriol, Face Yourself:
4/30/2024 Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ
5/02/2024 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
5/03/2024 Granada Theater – Dallas, TX
5/04/2024 Vibes Event Center – San Antonio, TX
5/06/2024 The Orpheum – Tampa, FL
5/07/2024 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA **
5/08/2024 Brooklyn Bowl – Nashville, TN
5/09/2024 The Crown – Baltimore, MD **
5/10/2024 The Brooklyn Monarch – Brooklyn, NY
5/11/2024 Reverb – Reading, PA
5/12/2024 The Palladium – Worcester, MA
5/14/2024 Sharkey’s Event Center – Liverpool, NY
5/15/2024 Preserving Underground – New Kensington, PA
5/16/2024 King Of Clubs – Columbus, OH
5/17/2024 The Crofoot – Pontiac, MI
5/18/2024 WC Social Club – West Chicago, IL
5/20/2024 The Gothic Theatre – Englewood, CO
5/22/2024 Cargo Concert Hall – Reno, NV **
5/23/2024 The UC Theatre – Berkeley, CA
5/24/2024 The Belasco – Los Angeles, CA
5/25/2024 House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA
5/26/2024 House Of Blues – Las Vegas, NV
5/28/2024 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM **
5/29/2024 TempleLive at Wichita Scottish Rite Center – Wichita, KS **
5/30/2024 Off Broadway – St. Louis, MO **
** RIVERS OF NIHIL headlining dates
You can watch the official video for “Criminals” below:
