This previous Friday (Dec. 27), Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams shared a cryptic clip to social media implying that the beloved steel group – who’ve been inactive since 2011 – will probably be returning with “a brand new chapter” someday in 2025.
Within the clip (which you’ll be able to view under), a shadowy determine presses their finger in opposition to their lips – implying one thing secretive and unstated – as smoke and embers go by and dramatic music is performed. Then, Nevermore-related photos are flashed earlier than a last picture exhibiting two individuals (probably Loomis and Williams) strolling towards an illuminated doorway is proven. A message seems, “Resurrecting the dream. A brand new chapter rises. 2025,” alongside the band’s emblem and official web site (which is at present beneath “deconstruction”).
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Based in 1991 by bassist Jim Sheppard and late vocalist Warrel Dane (from the ashes of Sanctuary), the progressive/thrash/energy steel ensemble launched seven studio LPs (beginning with 1995’s Nevermore and ending with 2010’s extremely well-received The Obsidian Conspiracy). In fact, they put out different collections as nicely, and so they toured with a number of notable acts (together with In Flames, Disturbed, Opeth, Shadows Fall and Motörhead).
Over the following years, quite a few members got here and went (with Loomis becoming a member of in 1992 and Williams becoming a member of in 1994). In 2011, each Loomis and Williams left Nevermore because of “inner struggles and ongoing points throughout the band” and to be able to “pursue [their] personal paths.” Across the identical time, the band canceled a number of excursions, and though there was dialogue of a reunion, it by no means occurred (with the 2017 passing of Dane from “a suspected coronary heart assault” additional diminishing the opportunity of a comeback).
In 2014, Loomis changed guitarist Nick Cordle in Arch Enemy, and he appeared on 2014’s Struggle Everlasting, 2017’s Will to Energy and 2022’s Deceivers. He and the band “amicably parted methods” in late 2023, nonetheless, and he was changed by Joey Concepcion.
As for Williams, he’s launched albums with Ashes of Ares and Ghost Ship Octavius since leaving Nevermore.
Clearly, Loomis and Williams will probably be concerned in regardless of the group is doing subsequent 12 months, however what precisely that’ll be – and who’ll be becoming a member of them – stays to be seen. Evidently, although, we – and tons of of followers, judging by social media reactions – are psyched to see what’s subsequent for Nevermore.
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