Nekrogoblikon burst onto the metal scene in 2012, leaving an indelible mark with the viral success of their “No One Survives” music video. Since their explosive debut, Nekrogoblikon has proven their mettle on stage, sharing billing with iconic acts such as Limp Bizkit, Lorna Shore, GWAR, and Alestorm. The band’s diverse live resume includes appearances on major festivals like Download Fest, Heavy Montreal, Rock Im Park/Rock Am Ring, Bloodstock, Summer Breeze, and Brutal Assault. They’ve also conquered the stages of the Vans Warped Tour and Summer Slaughter, showcasing their adaptability across the metal spectrum.
In 2022, Nekrogoblikon continued their musical journey with the release of “The Fundamental Slimes and Humours.” The album featured standout tracks like “Bones” and “This Is It,” both of which quickly amassed millions of views for their imaginative and visually stunning music videos.
The current lineup of Nekrogoblikon showcases a group of talented and dedicated musicians: John Goblikon and Dickie Allen on vocals, joined by Alex Alereza and Joe Nelson on guitars, Aaron “Raptor” Minich handling keyboards and backing vocals, and Eric W. Brown on drums. Together, they form a formidable unit, driving the goblin-infused metal machine forward with infectious energy and creative synergy.
Rivers of Nihil
Reading, Pennsylvania’s Rivers Of Nihil have never fit neatly into a box, but with 2018’s “Where Owls Know My Name”, they transcended all labels applied to them. Returning in 2021 with “The Work”, they have forged further into new territory, delivering an album that is as cerebral as it is visceral, and that covers a staggering sonic range, definitively placing them in a category of their own. Adds Adam Biggs, “It spans a lot of different styles, ideas, and emotions. The twists and turns are pretty drastic for your modern day metal record. There’s a lot of what you already know we do, and a lot of what you’ve never heard us do before.”There’s no denying that the finished product is something unique and marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Rivers Of Nihil, though Biggs states he has never gotten anywhere by thinking about the future of the band. “We always just sort of do this thing and it grows. I guess that could change at some point. But thinking about things that way doesn’t seem to get me anywhere either. Better to focus on the work in front of us, as it turns out,” he adds, referencing the album’s title. “If we’ve learned anything for certain in the last year or so, it’s that the future can be murky, we’re not really owed anything, and it can all be taken away any second. But for now, we press on.”
