PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal
This Friday sees the release of RIVERS OF NIHIL’s sophomore album “Monarchy” via Metal Blade Records. Right now at http://www.metalblade.com/riversofnihil “Monarchy” is streaming in its entirety. Be sure to check out this landmark album and if you haven’t go ahead and pre-order your copy!
RIVERS OF NIHIL have a special CD release show scheduled for This Wednesday August 19th in Brooklyn, NY at Saint Vitus. Fans will be able to hear songs from “Monarchy” performed live for the first time and purchase the CD in person. A full autumn tour itinerary will be announced soon.
A video documenting the making of the album has been released today and can be viewed HERE. The video was shot during recording at guitarist Brody Uttley’s home studio and recording at Atrium Audio in Lancaster, PA with Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland. This video gives fans an insight into the processes behind the tracking and concept of “Monarchy.”
The band’s video for the song “Sand Baptism” which was directed by David Brodsky (GWAR, Whitechapel, Black Dahila Murder) can be viewed HERE.
A guitar play through video of the track “Perpetual Growth Machine” can be viewed HERE. Additionally a play through video for “Sand Baptism” is available to watch HERE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxWqPAG6Q2s&feature=youtu.be
The seasonal concept that began with spring on “The Conscious Seed of Light” continues, of course, with “Monarchy”, as it welcomes the oppressive heat of summer. The story takes place millions of years after the events in “The Conscious Seed of Light”. Adam Biggs, who also serves as the band’s primary lyricist, explains: “The Earth has been transformed into a vast desert wasteland, where after aeons of lifelessness, new beings begin to take shape and begin their journey as shepherds of the planet. But after a while, a class system forms from a sun-worshiping religious dictatorship, and these beings start to lose their way. Only the guidance of an ancient earthly force can help them save themselves as well the planet.”
“Monarchy” is not only their darkest record to date, but their most dynamic, atmospheric and powerful” -9/10 Outburn Magazine-
“Monarchy” is the gold standard for extreme, technical, progressive, and passionate death metal right now, and it probably won’t change any time soon.” -Heavy Blog is Heavy-
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