Progressive death metal meets atmospheric depth: RIVERS OF NIHIL are coming to Reload Festival 2025! Since their formation in Pennsylvania in 2009, they have become a force to be reckoned with in progressive death metal. Known for their unmistakable sound, which combines technically demanding riffs, atmospheric melodies and even jazzy saxophone solos, they have taken the metal world by storm with their unique style.

Their third album Where Owls Know My Name (2018) caused quite a stir. It combines raw aggression with profound melancholy and delivers an intense soundtrack that goes far beyond the classic death metal boundaries. A saxophone in a death metal album? Yes, anything is possible with RIVERS OF NIHIL – and that’s exactly what makes them so exciting. Their complex, progressive style and deep, growl-heavy vocals make for epic moments on stage.

RIVERS OF NIHIL don’t just make music – they tell stories. Each of their albums is themed around a season, and this concept runs through all their songs. Their debut album The Conscious Seed of Light (2013) celebrated spring, and each subsequent work builds on this idea of creating musical seasons that offer a mesmerizing, atmospheric experience in their entirety.

If you like exceptional musicians and unforgettable live performances, be sure to mark RIVERS OF NIHIL in your lineup!