Rivers of Nihil - Criminals (Official Video)

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"We’re proud to unleash ‘Criminals,' our newest single. It’s by far one of the most aggressive tracks we’ve released in quite some time and displays the power of the new lineup at a full 10 out of 10. Lyrically the song is a meditation on the nature of crime, punishment, and the delicate balance of power therein. So, show up for the shredding, stay for the contemplation of truth and justice. Enjoy!” - Adam Biggs
In March 2023, Rivers of Nihil wrapped up a recording session that saw the now four-piece band birth a considerable amount of new music featuring their previous bassist/backup vocalist Adam Biggs as the new lead vocalist/bassist. This recording session also marked the first appearance of new guitarist Andy Thomas (ex-Black Crown Initiate), whose vocals also play prominently in the music, as a member of Rivers of Nihil. These new singles are the first to showcase the band’s new lineup in full-on collaboration, and demonstrates that while this is a new, brave sound with tons of potential, it also carries the band's classic energy.
Rivers Of Nihil
Adam Biggs : Bass/Vocals
Brody Uttley : Guitar
Andy Thomas : Guitar
Jared Klein : Drums

[@metalbladerecords]

LYRICS: When they catch you with the gun in your hand You’ll never see the sunrise again Starve Yeah, you say that I live on the fringe Did your savior complex run thin? You call me a criminal But I’m just in this shit to win I don’t pray like the innocent man I get by on wages of sin I’m a criminal mama Just look at what you did When you put the gun in my hand Starve. The soul leaves the body. There’s no forgiveness Pray to the western sunrise Show me the man and I’ll show you what he’s done You’re a criminal Just look at what you’ve done Now they’re coming to find you You’ll never see the sun Lock me deep in the dungeon Throw away the key I only did what I had to But I know it’s not just me I’ll put you to death Make your soul leave your body I’m no innocent man I’m a criminal baby but you put the gun in my There’s no forgiveness Pray to the western sunrise Show me the man and I’ll show you what he’s done Let’s stop pretending There’s still a western sunrise At the end of a gun Just look what we’ve become And we’ll never see the sun ‘cause you put the gun in my hand Starve We’re all criminals God save us from ourselves I’m a criminal And I prey on the innocent man Just look at what you’ve done

[@chizybleile5078]

Someone told me we r born inocent and that ist what we are always

[@yurei3714]

Pretty understandable growling honestly

[@FearFrontierOFFICIAL]

I love how a drum fill goes from a transition, to pretty much a mini solo, at 3:40

[@Himihan]

So excited for the new record.

[@NickyTavic]

A drum solo in a 2024 metal release is insane!

[@bighomiestevethemetalhead8131]

I've got the perfect recommendation for you, check out "No Tomorrow" by Vintersea. The drumming on that song is phenomenal and there's a full drum solo in the middle, Vintersea is a female fronted Progressive Death Metal band (with cleans as well). This song is the album closer for their most recent album "Woven Into The Ashes" (amazing album from start to finish), highly recommend checking out Vintersea!

[@the6ig6adwolf]

Was a drum break, not a drum solo.

[@NickyTavic]

@@the6ig6adwolf 🤓 UM ACTUALY

[@tatann666]

How about 4 drum solos ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKKcZKmVo62gia8si=uPjQW0eB2E9KDCyy&t=90

[@meiko_kaji]

@@bighomiestevethemetalhead8131great band

[@HunterHomistek]

Adding Andy to the lineup is simply unfair. And I love it.

[@theraildynasty_]

I think he did feature in "where owls know my name" already so I think he came back again for this song".......

[@HunterHomistek]

@@theraildynasty_ Yeah, he featured on that but now that he's a full-time member, you can tell they've kicked it up a notch. You love to see it.

[@theodorev666]

Nah, he was the heart and soul of BCI. He sounds like an afterthought in RoN. At least, this far. He also sounds a bit whiny in this one, which is a first for him. I hope they don't turn into a metalcore shitshow

[@HunterHomistek]

@@theodorev666 Definitely agreed he was the heart and soul of BCI. But I think Rivers is utilizing him perfectly in context with what they do and how their sound is evolving. As far as them turning into a "metalcore shitshow" ... I don't even see how that's a thought given their last full-length and the singles they've released since. Yes, there's some clean singing, but nothing about this says metalcore.

[@BlueHouseSessions828]

@@theodorev666who is BCI?

[@OurLastCrusade]

3:40 GO OFF JARED 🥵

[@matiosmi137]

Hearing some mighty Monarchy vibes with a touch of Work madness and clean vocals. Love that you never stop innovating!

[@jayray4546]

Absolute love for this band❤

[@entheosOFFICIAL]

🔥🔥

[@brendonbalow6488]

I dont want to wait for a new album!!! Looking forward to more stuff in the future

[@scottpoertner1291]

Rivers are in their own league of technical music.

[@michaelck999]

Looking forward for their new album !

[@koryhelm8515]

When's our boy on the sax making another spectacular appearance?

[@zoolamander]

this is SO sick. Helbirds, Sub-orbital blues and now Criminals have all been certified bangers. keep em coming

[@DanielCote-cu8vh]

After turning on all notification of Metal Blade Records i have found awesome bands like this

[@scottpoertner1291]

Undeniably one of the best technical death metal bands out there

[@matthewroohr9212]

They never disappoint! Can't wait for the album!

[@shirokaminokageyami]

This instantly become my new favorite song after where owls know my name sad that Jake left the band but Biggs are really suits the band as a lead vocal now

[@jesseanderson8344]

I was literally just relistening to The Work when i found this. Im really looking forward to all the new songs

[@sev6768]

I always wondered why i heard what sounded like Andy Thomas from Black Crown singing, but i didnt realize he joined the band until now, based lineup move. Gonna miss him in BCI tho 😭

[@richardortiz9213]

Banger!! Hoping to hear this live tomorrow!

[@n0_s0ul96]

Always a good day when there is new music from these guys

[@twilightsumbra1633]

This band doesn't miss

[@lordgigapiller]

ooo, haven't heard new black crown initiate vocals in a while. what a lovely and fitting combo

[@KaylaTeets]

Can't wait to see these guys in Reading PA in May!

[@pattol666]

there should be alot more drum solos in songs. that drum part on its own was sikk bro

[@bighomiestevethemetalhead8131]

Sorry for kinda spamming this, but I'm trying to spread the word about another very talented band. I've got the perfect recommendation for you, check out "No Tomorrow" by Vintersea. The drumming on that song is phenomenal and there's a full drum solo in the middle, Vintersea is a female fronted Progressive Death Metal band (with cleans as well). This song is the album closer for their most recent album "Woven Into The Ashes" (amazing album from start to finish), highly recommend checking out Vintersea!

[@soliderfromtf2810]

Saw these guys a few days ago and the simply blew my mind.

[@Dan82W]

Another killer track!!! Well done fellas

[@gothicfriar]

I dig this. Really great song! Really want to hear more of the new material. Great job dudes!

[@billcowan5539]

I love these guys ❤️👍🤘🤘

[@pestorosso6972]

Awesome track. I just got to know Jake is not on board anymore, damn. They surely can manage it musically but his stage presence was definitely a plus. If Criminals is typical for the sound of a next album they'll have me waiting anxiously though.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Fuck I love this band! 🤘

[@teganhoffmann2903]

Love that dang drum solo!!! ❤

[@adeebs8072]

Anyone noticed that the intro riff sounds a lot like To breathe in a casket?

[@drphdmd7064]

I quite liked that.

[@charliequizinator5405]

F YES!!!! Heavy as all f--k!!!

[@Demoniak69]

Simply excellent!

[@Spinevoyager]

Really enjoying the foreboding guitar passages layered subtly in the mix -- gives me some Monarchy vibes. Also want to say Biggs has really impressed me vocally with these releases. He's always been great doing back-up vocals, but hearing him at the forefront made me realize how much power he has. Fuckin' sick!

[@wearethehaunted3831]

This makes me happy!!

[@FLmetalhead]

Dude this is sick. Bass player taking over vocal duty too I see.

[@Left-2-stray]

Hey I came out of a place just like that last year, & just finished parole last month

[@joeyrimer1114]

May 18 Chicago I’m there🔥🔥

[@iceandblaze92]

YESS

[@elbuho2333]

! !! yeahhhh 💣💣💣

[@KevinTarrant-by3fi]

Great song and video!🤘🔥🖤😈

[@A_Swell_Hydra]

Gritty and pretty at the same time. Love this band for that

[@slickill5738]

New find for me. New fan for your band !

[@AhYesIndeedItsFunTime]

go listen to Where Owls Know My Name, far better than any of these new singles

[@7StringBlazer]

This song is gonna be a KILLER live! This one is my favorite of the singles so far

[@Brewtalgaming]

this is so sick

[@ericharris893]

This band was epic in Liverpool New York. Stole the show.

[@Globalsourcer]

Great drumming by the way :) \m/

[@Metal.mike89]

This song reminded me of subtle change from owls

[@AS-Drums]

🔥 Track 😎✌️

[@cravingmetal]

Awesome!

[@ListentoFairToMidlandNow]

god i love andy

[@nathanstott477]

Y’all are exactly what I wanna hear right now fucking crushing it boys. This video was awesome!

[@shadowaccount]

I love this band

[@jbasti227]

This band already had a cracked lineup but adding Andy really took them to a whole other level

[@gabrieldiaz-xq1uy]

Love that drum solo at the end Sick ass fool

[@patsmightymovers3885]

Best Band Ever!

[@jorgesilva9413]

Wasn’t this band a Technical death metal band ?

[@6Un6HoLy6]

What a fucking linup. Been a big fan of both Rivers and BCI for a long time, but when Adam took over as vocalist and Andy came aboard, goddamn... these guys are on another level🤘🏻

[@billhicks7157]

RON ARE BACK WITH HEAT 🔥

[@memnoch6646]

Amazing band.

[@iambedlam]

😤🤘🏻

[@BJDetwiler68]

I PRed and KOMed to this song

[@feedthevulture]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@thisisnotmyrealname6990]

Premiers are the bane of my existence just put the damn song out when it’s legally contracted to come out goddamn.

[@Abbath2Blashyrk]

I'm with you!

[@adamrodgers2377]

Thank you!

[@danieldelafe959]

🤘

[@ligapremodernalicante]

BRUTAL!

[@b_simrace]

I sometimes forgot rivers of nihil is this good

[@chiefbrownfart]

Lets gooooooooo!!! 🤘

[@VaultofDoom]

What a description

[@fourdaysdead]

incredible

[@xenogorwraithblade2538]

Black Crown of Nihil is better than I could have ever hoped. The bar was stratospheric and you cleared it by miles. Fucking incredible.

[@SpankDrums]

Drum break fuckin killin it

[@theunholyguitaristofficial]

Ayyyyyyyy

[@ieatplanets7086]

damn finally making some brutal music again 10/10

[@trevorquinn9663]

black crown and rivers together to make music? sign me up!

[@seananderson5334]

Killer song.

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@manoflego123]

Writing this before the official release, but have heard the song already, and it is fantastic. When Clean and Focus came out I couldn't "get" it, but when I heard The Work as a whole they made so much sense. I am very convinced they are going to do it again with Criminals.

[@brycewilson1741]

I had the exact same feeling.

[@NirwisayaRecords]

Holy shiiiitttttt

[@tubeman69]

I love this band so fucking much.

[@MusikPromo4U]

00:19 Good stuff, keep it up.

[@landmine55]

This fucking rules boys.

[@KateBrady-lj2xr]

So we going to get the Rubicon now?

[@codymartinez830]

fuck yeah

[@RootBeerBilly]

Can't wait to see these boys at Chaos & Carnage, they're killing it 🤩

[@polpeeniz4397]

Fuck yeah what an awesome show

[@Haildarkart]

😍🥵🔝🤘🏻

[@omarjimenezmontalvo2454]

🎉😱🤘🏽

[@Unreqvited]

holy hell this is sick

[@j.eliotmason18]

I already like this better than the last album with just this song. Lol!

[@Raj_Sharma-]

Straight up killer.. thank you for never disappointing ❤️

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

*Captivating. Impressive. Beautiful.*

[@stewelsby666]

Great song but worried weve lost the sax, 3rd song in.

[@ricmagno]

Remember when they did that awesome record… one of a kind. I expect another shit.

[@evilspirits13]

🌑👹🤘☠️🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😈

[@ironpingu6306]

Rivers of Black or Crown of Nihil .. whoever the fuck it is this is killer!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@shakurath7328]

these guys never disappoint. may fav band sor sure, followed by Alluvial, id sell my kidneys to watch them live. but who want to come to the far away 3rd world namely SA lool. ill keep dreaming tho