A massive sound came resonating a mere 2 hours away from The Circle Pit HQ, so obviously we had to take notice. Rivers of Nihil came flowing in without mercy, originally in 2010 with "Hierarchy" and again in 2011 with "Temporality Unbound". This is an impressive, young Death Metal band emerging from from the countryside of Pennsylvania and they're here to drown you in Death Metal again. 2013 saw the band's signing to metal label juggernaut, Metal Blade Records. On top of this, the band dropped their debut full-length, "The Conscious Seed of Light", which we'll be reviewing today.
It begins with the darkened, hypnotic tremolo of the intro "Terrestria I: Thaw" before blasting the way open. It's evident right away this band packs a punch. A damn heavy punch. This is especially true of the band's first single / first full track on the record, "Rain Eater". Released a few months before the release, it served the purpose of being an opener / single perfectly. It accomplishes this by giving the listener a general idea of what's to come next. But just like with every generalization, there's much more behind it. And Rivers of Nihil doesn't disappoint.
Much of the album is composed of slow to mid-paced devastation with extreme blast beats thrown in the mix. Scraping life off the hind of their boot, Rivers of Nihil leaves no room for mercy. It's like listening to an old school Death Metal band updated for a modern metal sound. Bands like Nile, Morbid Angel, Origin, Decapitated, Decrepit Birth, and Behemoth come to mind while listening. However, the band manages to mix things up in a number of ways. Tracks like "Place of Serpents", "Birth of the Omnisavior", "Mechanical Trees", and "Airless" really manage to stand out amongst the pack. Blast them \m/
I do have a few minor criticisms of this record. As just mentioned, a good bit of it is derivative, though it is derived from awesome sources! It's not a bad thing, it would just be awesome to see a band of this caliber span out a bit more. I see much potential here. Beyond that, yeah, minor flaws pop up here and there as with most music, but it's nothing to really look down upon. I would make a few objective statements in regard to "The Conscious Seed of Light" though. First off, if you're impatient or allergic to heaviness, this album is not for you. Plain and simple. As stated before, much of the album is composed of devastation. Slow, deadly, devastation. Therefore, it may end up feeling redundant to some on a case to case basis.
All in all, this is a great effort from a great band. Especially considering it's their debut full-length. Rivers of Nihil have made their mark with "The Conscious Seed of Light" and it should be interesting to see where they go from here. It's recommended you sample the goods above. And if you enjoy the heaviness, take a click here and buy yourself something nice. Stay metal \m/
New Music Tuesday is back! This one is a bit unconventional so follow along.
Okay, so maybe it doesn't count as new music, but this is certainly a new breed of release for the band. Meshuggah is celebrating their 25th anniversary by re-releasing limited editions of all of their albums from the debut "Contradictions Collapse" to the second latest "obZen". Bonus tracks included. Catch (33) is, there will only be 2,500 copies of each album so grab them while you still can!
Our Artist of the Week, Rivers of Nihil, happens to be putting out their debut full-length today! That's what I call good timing. One listen to "The Conscious Seed of Light" is enough to see why we nominated them for the position. This is an impressive, hard-hitting Death Metal five-piece worth your attention. Grab the "The Conscious Seed of Light", now out through Metal Blade Records!
Maybe we're slacking on new material or maybe we just want to melt your face off. Oblivion is another band doing a re-releasing an album today. At the beginning of this year they did a limited physical / digital release for their massive Death Metal debut "Called To Rise". Since then, they've been signed to Unique Leader Records and are now doing a much wider physical release. Featuring original members from All Shall Perish, Antagony, Hacksaw To
The Throat, Feast, and critically acclaimed composer Nick Vasallo - it's safe to say there's lots of talent here. And it shows when you hit play.
Rivers of Nihil are officially streaming their new album "The Conscious Seed Of Light" through their record label, Metal Blade. You can enjoy the entire record from beginning to end by clicking here.
This is an impressive, upcoming Death Metal band hailing from Pennsylvania. They deliver devastating heaviness through a five musician front while incorporating a number of influences in a cohesive and creative manner. The new album puts this on full display.
"The Conscious Seed of Light" is slated for an October 15th release. Pre-orders are now available. So grab yours here if you enjoy the heaviness.
Also be on the lookout for Rivers of Nihil on tour with Dying Fetus, Exhumed, and more! Check the dates here. It will be madness.
Rivers of Nihil is an impressive Death Metal band emerging from Reading,
PA (less than two hours from The Circle Pit HQ \m/).
Their upcoming record "The Conscious Seed of Light" is slated for an
October 15th release via Metal Blade Records. So far
they've released two songs in support of this album, "Rain Eater" and "Mechanical Trees". There's more metal where that came from and now there's an official album sampler to prove it. Sample all the tracks from "The Conscious Seed of Light" down below and enjoy the singles here.
Pre-orders are now available as well. Grab yours here if you enjoy the heaviness.
Is there a lack of heaviness in your life? This should do the trick. Rivers of Nihil is an impressive Death Metal band emerging from Reading, PA (less than two hours from The Circle Pit HQ \m/).
Their upcoming record "The Conscious Seed of Light" is slated for an October 15th release through the legends at Metal Blade Records. So far they've released two songs in support of this album. The first of which, "Rain Eater", can be found below. The second, "Mechanical Trees", is streaming exclusively at No Clean Singing. Watch out! There's more metal where that came from.
Pre-orders are now available. Grab yours here if you enjoy the heaviness.
Also be on the lookout for Rivers of Nihil on tour with Dying Fetus, Exhumed, and more! Check the dates here. It will be madness.
Metalsucks and Converse present easily one of THE HEAVIEST TOURS of the year. My god, look at that line-up! The legendary Dying Fetus will be carving a path of destruction through North America alongside Exhumed, Devourment, Waking The Cadaver, Abiotic, and Rivers of Nihil. Expect nothing less than insanity and brutality at these shows.
If this sounds like a good time to you, check the dates and Death Metal down below. Tickets should be going on sale today so keep an eye out.
I believe we've had multiple play through buffets for just about every key metal instrument... so let's do one will full bands!
A massive sound came resonating a mere 2 hours away from The Circle Pit HQ, so obviously we had to take notice. Rivers of Nihil came flowing in without mercy, originally in 2010 with "Hierarchy" and again in 2011 with "Temporality Unbound". This is an impressive, young Death Metal band emerging from from the countryside of Pennsylvania and they're here to drown you in Death Metal again. 2013 saw the band's signing to metal label juggernaut, Metal Blade Records. On top of this, the band dropped their debut full-length, "The Conscious Seed of Light", which we'll be reviewing today.
Links: Facebook // Twitter // iTunes // Merch
New Music Tuesday is back! This one is a bit unconventional so follow along.
Okay, so maybe it doesn't count as new music, but this is certainly a new breed of release for the band. Meshuggah is celebrating their 25th anniversary by re-releasing limited editions of all of their albums from the debut "Contradictions Collapse" to the second latest "obZen". Bonus tracks included. Catch (33) is, there will only be 2,500 copies of each album so grab them while you still can!
Rivers of Nihil is an impressive Death Metal band emerging from Reading,
PA (less than two hours from The Circle Pit HQ \m/).
Links: Facebook // Twitter // iTunes // Pre-Orders
