One always says that you can’t rush greatness or perfection, and this couldn’t be more true in the case of metal titans NEVERMORE, who last released This Godless Endeavor in 2005. The Seattle quartet have returned with the new full-length release, The Obsidian Conspiracy, which is what could be their most impressive offering of their illustrious decade plus, heralded career.
The Obsidian Conspiracy was recorded with renowned producer Peter Wichers (who previously worked with vocalist Warrel Dane on his solo debut Praises To The War Machine). Longtime friend and collaborator Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, ARCH ENEMY) once again handled mixing and mastering duties. The album is set for June 8th North American release and May 31st European release.
The captivating and dynamic cover art was once again created by the great Travis Smith (OPETH, KATATONE) and can be viewed now in the YouTube clip below.
Nevermore are also confirmed to play various high profile festivals plus a handful of headline shows with special guests DEATH ANGEL all over Europe, see below for the exact dates:
Upcoming European dates include:
May
13 - Dessau, Germany - Metalfest Open Air Germany
14 - Mining, Austria - Metalfest Open Air Austria
15 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Metalfest Open Air Switzerland
16 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob (with Death Angel, Cauldron)
18 - London, England - O2 Academy Islington (with Death Angel, Cauldron)
19 - Uden, Netherlands - De Pul (with Death Angel, Cauldron)
21 - Budapest, Hungary - Metalfest Open Air Hungary
22 - Pilsen, Czech Repbulic - Metalfest Open Air Czech Republic
23 - Gelsenkirchen, Germany - Rock Hard Festival
June
19 - Clisson, France - Hellfest
July
4 - Istanbul, Turkey - Unirock Festival
6 - Tolmin, Slovenia - Metalcamp
16-17 - Balingen, Germany - Bang Your Head
More dates to be announced soon.
As previously reported, Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis has announced several clinic dates for Europe, including an appearance at the annual Frankfurt Musikmesse trade fair in March. His schedule is currently as follows:
March
26 - Frankfurt Musikmesse - Frankfurt, Germany (Schecter Booth)
27 - Frankfurt Musikmesse - Frankfurt, Germany (Schecter Booth)
30 - Music City - Prague, Czech Republic
31 - Schecter Centrum “Big Music” - Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
April
2 - Debrecen - Budapest, Hungary
3 - Debrecen - Budapest, Hungary
6 - Rock 'N' Roll Krakow - Krakow, Poland
7 - Rock 'N 'Roll Warsaw - Warsaw, Poland
8 - PPC Music - Hannover, Germany
9 - Musik Schmidt - Frankfurt, Germany
