Formed in 2009 in Reading, USA, RIVERS OF NIHIL – which can be can be defin… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 2009 in Reading, USA, RIVERS OF NIHIL – which can be can be defined as the continuation of a neutral flow of retaining emptiness; humble, egoless…— took shape after Jake Dieffenbach (vocals), Ron Nelson (drums), and Jon Kunz (guitars) got together to create a band to push the boundaries of death metal. Formed out of the ashes of their previous band, Jake, Ron, and Jon played their first show as a three piece, but soon after the band recruited Adam Biggs (bass/vocals) and Brody Uttley (guitars) who had both recently exited their own old band. RIVERS OF NIHIL went on to self-release two EPs—2010′s Hierarchy and 2011′s Temporality Unbound. The band played several shows and toured throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including stops at Midwest Fuckfest with Dying Fetus, Misery Index and Arsis, and Akron Deathfest with Complete Failure. RIVERS OF NIHIL continued to tour in support of their EPs, sharing the stage with Suffocation, The Faceless, Despised Icon, Revocation, Beneath the Massacre, Dysrhythmia, Decapitated, Six Feet Under, and Decrepit Birth, logging over 50 dates in the US alone.

Enter the summer of 2012; RIVERS OF NIHIL and Metal Blade Records began talks, and in September the band was officially signed to the label. In March of 2013 RIVERS OF NIHIL entered the studio with death metal master Erik Rutan (Hate Eternal, ex-Morbid Angel) at MANA RECORDING STUDIOS (Cannibal Corpse, Goatwhore, Exhumed, Mountain Goats) in St. Petersburg, Florida to begin the recording of their first full-length studio set for release before the end of 2013. Once RIVERS OF NIHIL finish recording they will hit the road to play in front of as many metalheads as possible during the summer and fall to support their upcoming Metal Blade Records debut.

Clean
Rivers of Nihil Lyrics

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I want your money, your time
I want your patience and your pride
I'm a restless innovator
And I'm working over time
So Heaven help me
(Heaven help me)
And the dollar defend me
(Dollar defend me)

There is nothing you can sell me
That I ain't got now
I can still do the work
But it gets harder, I can tell 'ya

It ain't perfect but it's what we got
Is it enough for you?

Now I live among this filth
And I'm richer for it still

The rushing
And reeling
But now she's coming home to me
The rushing
And reeling
And she'll be perfect and so clean

Reveling
In this filth

This stain

Reveling
In this filth

Circle the drain

Circling

Heaven help
Clean this mess
Heaven help

We'll never be clean again

Cold
A constant steady breath
Clean 'til there's nothing left
In sorrow
And shame
I whisper out a name
This anger makes it's claim
We'll never be clean again

Yeah we'll never be clean
Yeah we'll never be clean again

The rushing
And reeling
She can't believe this feeling
We're weightless
And tasteless
This god's not what she made us

But now she's coming home to me
And she'll be perfect and so clean

Reveling
In this filth

This stain

Reveling
In this filth

Circle the drain

Circling

Heaven help
Clean this mess
Heaven help

We'll never be clean again
We'll never be clean again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Clean" by Rivers of Nihil touch upon themes of desire, ambition, and the pursuit of perfection. The song begins by expressing a desire for various things from the listener, such as their money, time, patience, and pride. The singer claims to be a restless innovator, constantly working hard and needing help from both Heaven and money to achieve their goals.

The line "There is nothing you can sell me, that I ain't got now" suggests that the singer already possesses everything they need to succeed. However, they acknowledge that despite their abilities, the work becomes increasingly difficult.

The following lines "Now I live among this filth, And I'm richer for it still" convey a paradoxical sentiment. It appears that the singer thrives amidst the challenges and corruption they have encountered. They may have gained wealth or success through unclean means, but they see it as a necessary part of their journey.

The chorus speaks of the rush and excitement of the singer's situation. They anticipate someone, perhaps named "she," coming home to them and being perfect and clean. However, there is a contradiction in the lyrics as they also revel in the filth and the stain, suggesting a conflict between the desire for cleanliness and the allure of the corrupt lifestyle.

The phrase "circling the drain" emphasizes a feeling of being trapped or spiraling downward. The repetition of "Heaven help, clean this mess" indicates a plea for assistance in rectifying the chaotic situation. The final lines imply a sense of resignation, as the singer acknowledges that they will never be clean again, forever trapped in their impure state.

Overall, "Clean" explores the struggles and contradictions that arise when one strives for perfection in an imperfect world. It delves into the complexities of ambition, the allure of corruption, and the cyclical nature of a life filled with flaws and desires that cannot be satisfied.

Line by Line Meaning

I want your money, your time
I desire your financial resources and your precious moments of existence

I want your patience and your pride
I crave your tolerance and your sense of self-worth

I'm a restless innovator
I am an individual constantly seeking change and pushing boundaries

And I'm working over time
And I am exerting excessive effort

So Heaven help me
So I implore for divine assistance

(Heaven help me)
(May heaven provide me aid)

And the dollar defend me
May the currency protect and support me

(Dollar defend me)
(May the money I possess shield me)

There is nothing you can sell me
There is no commodity you can offer for which I lack

That I ain't got now
That I do not currently possess

I can still do the work
I can still accomplish the tasks

But it gets harder, I can tell 'ya
However, it becomes increasingly challenging, I assure you

It ain't perfect but it's what we got
It is far from flawless, but it is what we possess

Is it enough for you?
Does it suffice for your desires?

Now I live among this filth
Presently, I reside amidst this impurity

And I'm richer for it still
And I have gained greater wealth as a result

The rushing
The swift movement

And reeling
And staggering

But now she's coming home to me
However, now she is returning to my presence

The rushing
The rapid flow

And reeling
And being overwhelmed

And she'll be perfect and so clean
And she will be flawless and immaculate

Reveling
Delighting

In this filth
In this state of impurity

This stain
This mark of contamination

Circle the drain
Continuously spiraling towards destruction

Circling
Moving in a circular motion

Heaven help
May heaven aid

Clean this mess
In cleansing this chaos

We'll never be clean again
We will never regain our purity

Cold
Frigid

A constant steady breath
An unchanging, consistent exhalation of air

Clean 'til there's nothing left
Purify until there is nothing remaining

In sorrow
In grief

And shame
And disgrace

I whisper out a name
I utter a name softly

This anger makes its claim
This rage asserts its ownership

We'll never be clean again
We will never regain our purity

Yeah we'll never be clean
Yes, we will never be pure

Yeah we'll never be clean again
Yes, we will never regain our cleanliness

She can't believe this feeling
She is unable to comprehend this sensation

We're weightless
We are without weight

And tasteless
And lacking flavor

This god's not what she made us
This deity is not the one who created us

But now she's coming home to me
However, now she is returning to my presence

And she'll be perfect and so clean
And she will be flawless and immaculate

Reveling
Delighting

In this filth
In this state of impurity

This stain
This mark of contamination

Reveling
Delighting

In this filth
In this state of impurity

Circle the drain
Continuously spiraling towards destruction

Circling
Moving in a circular motion

Heaven help
May heaven aid

Clean this mess
In cleansing this chaos

Heaven help
May heaven aid

We'll never be clean again
We will never regain our purity

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Written by: Adam Biggs, Brody Uttley

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Metal Blade Records

3y↑238

Clean:

Music: Uttley
Lyrics: Biggs

I want your money, your time.
I want your patience and your pride
I’m a restless innovator
And I’m working over time
So Heaven help me
(heaven help me)
And the dollar defend me
(dollar defend me)

There is nothing you can sell me
that I ain’t got now
I can still do the work
But it gets harder, I can tell ‘ya

It ain’t perfect but it’s what we got
Is it enough for you?

Now I live among this filth
And I’m richer for it still

The rushing
And reeling
But now she’s coming home to me
The rushing
And reeling
And she’ll be perfect and so clean

Reveling
In this filth

This stain

Reveling
In this filth

Circle the drain

Circling

Heaven help
Clean this mess
Heaven help

We’ll never be clean again

Cold
A constant- steady breath
Clean- ‘til there’s nothing left
In sorrow
And shame
I whisper out a name
This anger makes it’s claim
We’ll never be clean again

Yeah we’ll never be clean
Yeah we’ll never be clean again

The rushing
And reeling
She can’t believe this feeling
We’re weightless
And tasteless
This god’s not what she made us

But now she’s coming home to me
And she’ll be perfect and so clean

Reveling
In this filth

This stain

Reveling
In this filth

Circle the drain

Circling

Heaven help
Clean this mess
Heaven help

We’ll never be clean again

All comments from YouTube:

Metal Blade Records

3y↑238

Luemm3l

nice interpretations so far, I guess both work... money or being a wage slave as well as a drug that might give you a momentary rush but also "stains you", seeing where it can lead. It could also be just be modern society or consumerism in general. I would also like to know who the ominous "she" is though. But maybe that is simply a choice of a genericum that is switched from masculine to feminine.

●SavageVidz●

3y↑1

@Mike West Listening and reading the lyrics..I can see that.
If its taken literally...it could be about a female..whom got addicted.
" She's coming home with me"

Mike West

3y↑3

I’d be shocked if this song isn’t at least partly about heroin.

DionysusEleutherios

3y↑6

Modern capitalism and wage slavery?

●SavageVidz●

3y↑1

what's it about...?

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Indefinite Owl

3y↑305

Jake: "I want your money"

Me: "understandable, have a nice day"

JRISS138

3y↑6

Then repress Owls! Haha

James Fraser

3y↑176

love how the vocals are being distributed by the three of you. the pink floyd vibes in the middle are super, super sick. you guys look HEALTHY. great stuff. looking forward to the rest!

James Fraser

@ToxicxEternity JACK!!! <3

ToxicxEternity

3y↑1

wassup James lol

MegaDave

3y↑2

@Bagurk Bagurko Yes definitely Animals era Floyd 😎

Bagurk Bagurko

3y↑5

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The three part harmony, the Moog giving the Pink Floyd feeling and the patterns, progressions tempo and timing changes is all just phenomenal.

Simpai

3y↑202

daaaang, more Prog, less Tech, def. sounds like Rivers of Nihil but not like Owls part 2. Really stoked for the new album.

FordPower5288

@Dawn Razor oh look a guy that hates because he is mad at his own life. Grow up twat. If you think it’s so generic then please enlighten us with your picks for good non generic bands, I’m dying to see it.

FordPower5288

I’m from the future and here to tell you: its amazing

ste welsby

It's a whole new beast this album. Bigger sound.

Simpai

3y↑3

@Dawn Razor 🤡

Noah Faber

@Dawn Razor agreed, but making it work is a whole new beast. My apologies for coming off as disrespectful

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Patrick Burton

3y↑335

Where owls know my name has some of the absolute best music ever recorded on it.

MusiCanines - The Musical Dogs

Jake See

Yup. Top 5 albums

Holy Pauly Progry

Yes Oh my lord, HUGE YES

Cobalt

3y↑1

@xazmuthx00 sax was great idk what you’re on

Cooper Oscarfono

concur

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Jeff Dunham

3y↑196

I love how the 4 albums are still in chronological order when in alphabetical order. I can just hit "play all" on my iPod and listen to the entire cycle seamlessly since the albums are arranged alphabetically

Anthony Defalco

what's an ipod?

Trippy Bruh

3y↑1

Shit your iPod still works? My os took a dump trying to do a restore and now I can't get it to boot past the apple logo.

Cody Millspaugh

My librarian brain also highly approves.

Jerjerbynx

3y↑1

satisfaction guaranteed

Snazzy Jovial Wyrm

3y↑2

@T Proper orders omit "the" when it comes to alphabetical order since it's not exactly considered to be a part of the title of in most cases. It's elementary school-level knowledge.

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Devin

3y↑172

This is my most anticipated album of the year alongside Alluvial's Sarcoma and Interloper's Search Party. This will also be my first RoN album I will have known of before it's release, since I discovered the band a few months after WOKMN was released. So excited for this!!!!!!!! :D

Críostóir Millea

I also discovered Rivers after their Owls album. Super fucking stoked for this new album.

jhos9494

3y↑1

This album already shits on sarcoma haha. Sarcoma just is boring af honestly

Devin

@Josef Amazing man, glad you dig them! They both have totally different sounds/attitudes, but both bands are made up of great musicians. If you are into guitar playing, I'd check out the guitar player from each band: Wes Hauch from Alluvial and Miles Dimitri Baker from Interloper. Both are INSANELY talented.

Devin

@StepThrough I'll check it out, thanks!

Josef

3y↑1

No matter how good algorithms get at suggesting new music...it's always forums and Youtube comments that end up the most helpful in spreading new music to the community. Really enjoyed Alluvial and Interloper, thanks for sharing

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voxextremos22

3y↑69

This song is very well written. They understand how important making a song breath is. Also that guitar solo is sick. Can I just say thank you for not becoming a gimmicky band and putting the sax in everything. The Synth gave me some Opeth and Cynic Vibes”

Jeremy Castillo

3y↑2

@Cody Millspaugh yessirr. &’ here’s a link to the video if you wanted to read the paragraph he wrote, first comment 👍🏽 https://youtu.be/_3grk_5Kop4

Cody Millspaugh

3y↑2

@Jeremy Castillo Oh, no shit. Did not know that. Thanks

Jeremy Castillo

3y↑5

@Cody Millspaugh the sax player that recorded the last record commented on a reaction channel that there will be more sax throughout this album as well. I don’t know how much though, he didn’t specify

Cody Millspaugh

3y↑2

@Jeremy Castillo Is that confirmed somewhere? The only thing I heard is that they were ditching sax altogether, but I don't remember where I heard that.

Jeremy Castillo

3y↑8

True but don’t get them wrong, there’ll be some sax this album😈

Wayne Calvert

3y↑339

Insanely talented bunch of dudes. Super nice too. Since somehow owls didn't blow them into the stratosphere despite being the masterpiece that it is, this album has to be the one. They deserve it.

Edit: this track is fucking amazing.

Joseph Bastidas

@HitlerActually Obviously easy to say atm, Cannibal Corpse has been around for decades longer

fugue

@HitlerActually makes sense, garbage always sells

Gonezo

3y↑8

@HitlerActually buddy, who hurt you? :(

HitlerActually

3y↑1

Probably because production on "owls' sounds like ultra compressed dogshit. The drum production is one of the worst I've ever heard on any record, ever. And the people jizzing over the saxophone, even though other bands had done it, years prior, like The Faceless. They are nothing original. Just a common wave in a sea of tech/core wankery.

HitlerActually

3y↑1

@Gonezo lol Ever hear of Cannibal Corpse, dipshit? They've sold numbers Rivers will never, ever touch

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Gabriel Sibaja Méndez

3y↑21

Owls was a total masterpiece, and this has somehow the same feeling yet different. Maybe what I mean about it having the same feeling is that it irradiates the same magic, a part nostalgic part enticing feeling, it's like an unknown that is soo familiar. I never experienced something like this before with any other band. I need this album in my life.

The Film Effect

3y↑31

The Pink Floyd influence is all over this song and I'm here for it. I love the use of synthesizers.

Aaron

3y↑38

The synths in this song are so tastefully done.

Rey Scott

3y↑150

Looking for another full album tour. You really shouldn't be opening for anyone.

dguer3rd

@ZeManeiro of the Grave lorna shore is opening for bmth, ditching a tour with carnifex to do so. Not one member of any band was pissed about it. Only congratulated them on the opportunity.

Dood S

Never heard of them until I saw they were supporting Archspire. I feel like they're gonna be great live 🤘

Egg Pod

@ZeManeiro of the Grave I got you. That's a good approach in that case.

ZeManeiro of the Grave

@Egg Pod Im not saying gojira is awesome, but in orther to gain attention, opening shows for big bands with a similar style is a good strategy to increase fanbase

virion spiral

@Egg Pod the point I think is, is that gojira is massive and the closest mainstream band that rivers could attach to that would expand their reach. Gojira really is just a modern Metallica, nothing truly special, but nothing offensive either.

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Gonezo

3y↑20

I absolutely love the callback to The Silent Life - "it seems my work is never truly done." But work gets harder. ☠

Connor

3y↑10

Would love to see you guys tour with Archspire, Beyond Creation and Inferi. Would be a mad tour!

ahhhhmazing1

3y↑146

It seems my work is never truly done....

Nathaniel Young

3y↑1

Their albums all tie together so nicely... Never mind that each one has a Terrestria

Tony Soprano

3y↑1

Try to complete myself....

ProSTEEL RAIN

3y↑2

You can never call this home.

Eastwaters

3y↑8

I understood that reference.

DHR

3y↑44

Aug 17, 2019, Lubbock Texas. Tombs came too town with a few other bands. I only wanted to see Tombs. Rivers of Nihil opened. Out of respect for the other bands, I show on time just as they have. It’s myself and a few others up front. Nihil comes on, blows my mind. Zoned out and in that odd trance state for a vast amount of the set I think. Always be at the show on time, you never know. I have been a fan since that show. Even got a fist bump.

Taco Crisma

That’s how I felt when they were touring before their first album and I saw them. They still had Ron on drums at the time but I was absolutely blown away

TOAOM123

3y↑2

@DHR
That one off 34th
(No clue what its called; i dont play golf)

DHR

@TOAOM123 which golf course are you near ?

TOAOM123

3y↑2

Hello, fellow lubbockite

Josef

3y↑3

Same. I don't even remember which band I originally went for. Rivers stole the fucking show

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Justin Goldsmith

3y↑5

Good god I just keep loving these guys more and more.

They've officially reached the ranks of BTBAM, Opeth, and Tool

ccchase420

3y↑22

Hope to hear more vocal harmonizing with the drummer throughout the album that sounded awesome

Leo bonjean

3y↑64

I was doing the dishes while listening to this song, now it is so clean there is no more dishes.

Another Soldier

3y↑5

Love this ! \m/ Gonna be a great year for metal with new Rivers of Nihil, Orbit Culture, Gojira,…

Guillermo Lopez

Cant wait for both those shows Guns N roses this month and Caifanes then Rivers of Nihil and Deftones man im stacked with good shows not even mention the festivals in vegas

Leon Kennedy

3y↑1

And Rivers and Gojira both on your in the US!

Mike Barrett

3y↑3

2 spins on this one. Coming back strong gents. Can't wait for the album.

dt3k

3y↑12

I just discovered this band, WOKMN instantly became one of my all time fav albums, and now I found out they are coming out with something new already, holy shit!

Joseph Bastidas

3y↑1

@Fearless 307 It’s felt like the longest 3 years

dt3k

3y↑1

I’m glad the wait is almost over for you long time fans! 2 more days!

T

3y↑1

us others have been waiting for ages on edge

Fearless 307

3y↑2

Its been 3 years.....lol. I discovered them right after they released Monarchy

Tuta

3y↑64

The age of sax is over the time of synth is now

Calvin Robinson

There’s a little sax in there on a track.

psycold

3y↑1

I am not ready.

Aaron

3y↑10

"Courtesy of their friend Zach strouse saxophone once again adds extra layers of atmosphere to the collection, utilizing baritone, soprano and also saves to great affect" its not over at all

Jens Schreiber

3y↑4

At the Gates left the Chat

Tuta

3y↑1

@Jeremy Schiesser agreed 🙏🏻

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Carter Pochynok

3y↑7

I'm with the consensus: if the rest of the album is as solid as this track, this ought to be what propels them to the top-tier of the metal world.

Collin Dillard

3y↑17

I have never been so excited for a metal release. WOKMN had so much thought put into it. Crazy to think what will be involved with the winter theme. My guess is it will be Dark & Heavy due to the nature of the season.

Fearless 307

3y↑1

Agoraphobia basically gave the hint at that . I'm excited as well

Johnny T

3y↑18

I'm not even half through the song and I'm already dying to hear the rest of this album. I play the living shit out of the last album and I just have this gut feeling that I'll be doing the same with this one.

DemonTheory

3y↑22

The Atmospheric Gamma of this is simply GENIUS.
Rivers never disappoints one single bit.

YouTubeUser

3y↑5

Been following these guys since the first LP. It’s been crazy to see the growth of this band.

MeatyYogurt

3y↑83

Bro Inferi and RoN coming out with new albums in the next few months let's fucking go

Chirag Raval

@Chris ss ah okay no problem

Chris ss

@Chirag Raval I know I'm being an elitist cunt, but Shaddow of intent are not tech death, they're deathcore.

Chirag Raval

don'ty forget shadow of intent!

Lucas Struna

@Chris ss fair enough

jitteryzeitgeist

3y↑2

If anyone here hasn’t checked out the Ophidian I release from a few weeks ago I highly suggest it, if you like your death with tech

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Joe

3y↑52

Moog part sounds like something from Welcome to the Machine. Sick.

Meecrob

3y↑4

Was thinking the same thing man.
This band is crazy talented.

venom legionaire

3y↑9

I cant wait for this album. Where owls know my name is by far my favorite album of all the bands i listen too. Please let there be jazz elements in this album. 🤘🎷

voxextremos22

I’m fine if they don’t fall into gimmicks they don’t need to have sax in every song

Fearless 307

Thank God lol. These guys would work well in labeling themselves as jazzcore in the future 🤣

T

confimed

TheBartolonomicron

3y↑33

Listening again this song is hitting very hard. The feeling of not being able to come back from what you've become while working so hard for what you want and need. Many aspects of my life may never be "clean" again, and I've accepted that. But it doesn't mean I won't keep working at it. Love you guys so much, gonna try and keep it together at work now.

Aaron Kay

3y↑1

its cool man you just spilled a bucket of glue at work it happens...

MusiCanines - The Musical Dogs

3y↑1

These are the coolest lyrics I've ever seen in the very beginning of a song! 💸

Jesse Gibson

3y↑41

I smell ANOTHER album of the year.

Kev

3y↑1

I still can't believe how honoured I am to have seen these beings live WITH Beyond Creation.

Mohammad Sahil

3y↑20

Just Beyond Creation is left, and that'll be a wrap for all the great albums of Tech Death this year.

Henry Walton

@KingSlayer man the singles are sounding really good, seeing Obscura in December. Can't wait to see that lineup with the new tracks.

DecrepitOrigin888

@Sophia Branam Fucking rights! 🤘🤘

Sophia Branam

3y↑1

@DecrepitOrigin888 Origin needs to put out some tunage already!!!

DecrepitOrigin888

3y↑3

@Mohammad Sahil I hope Decapitated and Origin release some new stuff this year

Mohammad Sahil

3y↑2

@KingSlayer I was talking about Tech Death bands who haven't announced anything about their new work. And that's only Beyond Creation for now. Most of the other bands including Obscura have announced dates for new album, whereas there's still no news from Beyond Creation.

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Chris B

3y↑12

Holy fuck. This is incredible. Cannot wait for this album.

Heath Green

3y↑1

Wow, this was very different from what I expected to hear, in a good way. It sounds more modern than the sound of the last album. And you can certainly tell they have evolved quite a bit as well.

Drew Mikola

3y↑5

I can't wait, what an epic string of albums!

Alex Kopteev

3y↑1

This is masterpiece, also - nice evolution from previous album. and damn...synth solo is awesome
\m/

Brian Cardenas

3y↑5

Can’t wait to listen to the rest of the album! I loved everything about this song so far!!!

GhANeC

3y↑3

Quite a difference in style isn’t it
But still heavy and powerful!

Evil Eric

3y↑4

I know it can tend to come off as half-hearted at times when fans say that “[insert band] just can’t release anything bad” but Rivers just cannot seem to release anything that is bad even with them pushing boundaries and norms of extreme metal.

Simply; they are legends.

Pennsylvania Angler

3y↑1

This album is gonna be amazing! Been a fan since Monarchy came out. Cant wait to see you guys again in Pittsburgh 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Mucha Magia

3y↑1

I listen to this song EVERY day since its premiere.
Love it.

Riggy2k3

3y↑1

Some of your best lyrics and delivery ever. Love this song a ton!

Henrik

Can't wait to hear the new album in full. There's no standing still with these lads:)

Baritone Cult

3y↑3

Such a Great Band
Congrats on the new music -Michigan

Chester G.

3y↑1

I love those synths. It reminds me of the synths Ghengis Tron did for Converge in the song "Wretched World". Super dope!

DecrepitOrigin888

3y↑2

Very very interesting stuff. Like the splash of Floyd. Lookin forward to the Album. 🤘

Travis Ingram

3y↑1

So great to see you guys crushing it still! 'Soil & Seed' is still my favorite, but you keep bringing out some of the best music out there!

micah

3y↑1

I love this so much. The last show I got to play was opening for Rivers back in March at the Holy Diver in Sacramento in 2019. What a legendary band, they have truly carved their own path

CNC Packaging INC

That was a great show

stefano ferrian

3y↑2

Can't wait to hear the whole album!

CHIEF BROWNFART

I listened to this 3 times straight... after my first listen I was already like my god this is one of my favorite songs you guys have ever done, which is really saying something since you guys are so damn good. Needless to say my sky high expectations have already been raised once again... I seriously love you guys, absolutely GOD TIER music!!!

Ian McPeck

3y↑1

This is amazing! Can't wait for the new album!

Cure For Optimism

3y↑2

Incredible! 💜 Definitely worth the wait!

Cody Millspaugh

3y↑3

I knew there'd have to be a new release soon. Almost shit a brick when I saw this pop up. Amazing introduction to the new album. Knew these guys wouldn't disappoint. Winter is coming!

Lori Rizzo

3y↑3

One of my favorite bands ever 🤘❤🔥 Can't wait!!

Brendan Dyer

I didn’t know that in addition to being the reigning MVP and legendary quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers is the drummer for RoN. How cool 🤘

Aranox

3y↑6

definitly looking forward to this
sadly not gonna be my album of the year that already goes to Ruins of Beverast's "The Thule Grimoires"

Indrid Cold

3y↑1

Far better piece of work.

Yousef Bhacker

3y↑1

Amazing album

Erik Nelson

3y↑1

Sick black metal back vocals!!! \m/\m/ can't wait for the full album!!!

KelleyDon Patterson

3y↑5

Gonna be tough to top their last great album of incredible works.
Here's Hoping they can pull it off.
Hail thee Eternal Heavy 🔥

Your Band Moms

A masterpiece off of one of 2021’s most anticipated albums! This band never disappoints!!!

Alexander Schildknecht

3y↑3

Gets better with every listen. Another masterful track, so creative and interesting. Amazing songwriting

Josh Bernal

3y↑4

I really didn't realize how much I needed this band until after I listened to them.

Tony Corona

3y↑8

I'm so excited to see what they come up with next.

Marty McFly's Merch Connection

Damn man, this has me feeling all sorts of feelings. What an incredible piece. Horns up bros!

Kevin

2:04 had me giggling with glee. What an amazing track.

ccchase420

3y↑2

was just thinking it's about time for a new LP, excited!

Freelocybin

3y↑1

those pink-floyd-esque synth melodies in the middle are amazing!

GehtDich NixAn

3y↑1

I am so hyped for the new album!

def_metal

3y↑1

These guys KILL IT every single record. UK Nov 2021 gonna see these folks for the 3rd time and i CANNOT wait

Juan Ortiz

3y↑2

HOLY CRAP! surpassing Owls is one hell of achievement!! Congratulations guys!

Gian Progg

3y↑1

This is a beautiful yet destructive masterpiece! 🙌

Alfonso Javier Lozano Valcárcel

3y↑15

-Imma play The Four Seasons
-By Vivaldi, right?
-...
-By Vivaldi, right??

Realistic Mystic

There's something really special about this band I can't quite pinpoint, but every time one of their videos comes up, I space out to it.

Wilson MJ

3y↑1

Amazing like always Rivers of Nihil ❤️🤘

Great Burning Nullifier

3y↑4

It's not not often a song/album leaves me speechless, but this one just did. Thanks, Rivers, you magnificent specimens of men and musicians. Can't wait to hear the entire record and see you live in Sept.

Horns and Hails from AZ

SEA BASS

Same bro left speechless and w a big smile/goosebumps

RaiZeN

Beautiful, these lads are absolutely killing it!

Kyle Huxted

3y↑2

I'm trying not to hype myself up too much but I can't 😂. Where Owls Know My Name is my personal favourite album of that last decade. Phenomenal album. Can't wait for the next!

slh

3y↑2

made me weep like a baby. the lyrics hit so close to home. Thank you for over 10 years of being a huge part of my life.

InterdimensionalToad

3y↑2

This just motivates me to help the less fortunate and give the rich a piece of humanity.

Spencer Hanton

Loved it dudes! A fresh and new feel on prog that is very RoN’s own sound.

Adam the awesome person

I love how the drums sounds a bit more natural and less robotic than their previous releases. Sounds sick!

Scar Queen

3y↑35

a not-so-goofy Rivers Of Nihil music video? oh my

agent86bryan

I love how abstract/unconventional their music is, yet ‘A Home’ is just a typical abandoned warehouse music video 😂

Billy Palmer Music

3y↑1

Initially wasn't sure but wow this has grown on me. Album hype.

TheBartolonomicron

3y↑3

Absolutely pumped for the new music!

Jason Berezowski

3y↑2

This band is a just a whole vibe now. Good track, but I feel like it needs to be heard in the context of the full album to really unpack it since there is quite a lot going on here. Definitely an excitement builder.

KevinAlustrium

Fantastic as always, guys! Very excited for the rest of the album!

Audie Walters

Beyond pumped for this to drop, I've binged this song so much already

Kodi022

DAMN! I have high hopes for this album from this song, I hope it puts me on many emotional rollercoasters in the future like Owls has done. Rivers of Nihil, easily one of my favorite bands.

ThinKwiQ

3y↑1

Goddamn. These dudes just keep getting better 🤘

Brad Stewart

3y↑1

Some of the best guitar tones in the game.

gmanthatguy

I love this song on the first listen. Looking forward to the whole album!!!

Nils Müller

3y↑3

Been waiting for more since where owls know my name dropped and was not disappointed 🤘🤘 Great song, cant wait to see it live 🤘🤘🤘

Egg Pod

This is an amazing song. I wish I could describe the way it causes me to feel.
We've been traveling thru space and time for eternity. Here we are on this planet now, trapped. It's hard to decide that feeling. But, this brings out the severity of it.