Rivers of Nihil - The Silent Life (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Rivers of Nihil "The Silent Life" from "Where Owls Know My Name." Direct by Dave Brodsky (www.mgenyc.com/)
#RiversofNihil #TheSilentLife #Saxophone

[@SkyHigh87]

I love how they tagged #Saxophone. Those searching for sax solos will NOT expect to come across this piece of genius.

[@metalbladerecords]

We don't get many opportunities to tag #Saxophone - could not pass it up!

[@jamespeterson4275]

Right?? Hahaha Unreal

[@the_furry_inside_your_walls639]

Agreed. I really hope RoN sticks with the saxophone. I think it gives the band so much character.

[@FelipeSotoM]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKTOk2eDl9eeepI they also have sax

[@whistlerwade]

I think you're right mostly but this is exactly what I'm looking for when I search for saxamaphone.

[@minstrelstork7596]

The sun leaves on its own A simple passage of the days that I have wasted I feel the summer slipping through These aging fingers Compelled to walk upon the same path that I have tread so long Still nothing changes A simple passage to a place that I have come to know I still remember A better time When the thoughts that we had connected Between our open eyes We say goodbye, to a life that's been mostly silent Erroneously lead Strive to complete myself It seems my work is never truly done I see your face, barely through the haze You see a life, erroneously lead There's hope in younger days There's warmth within the past that's so familiar I forget just why I came here I hope that you remember Home All this time I've wasted In my self-righteous anger Oh the years I've lost To this profound indifference I find my direction A solemn duty owned Mine, it is mine alone To watch this world expire Like machines, we embrace Cold limbs connect A silent, errored life Slipping into oblivion Lead astray through endless days Silent now, the words so loud My mind is drifting out Between perception of a dream and what is real Now all I have is lost with you I hope that you remember A better time When the lights were all so candescent That reached me from the sky We say goodbye, to a life within dead horizons Erroneously lead Strive to escape myself It seems my work is never truly done I see your shape, falter in the wake Of a life erroneously lead

[@blackmetalbreadstick]

man I never paid attention to how relatable this shit is

[@jordangabrielle9261]

Thank you, kind sir

[@mikekelly1192]

This is the best use of the saxophone in metal, hands down. It is such a good fit, good sax. Consensual sax.

[@rubar1025]

Yes! I want them to put out a "soft" death metal EP called Consensual Sax. There's money to be made there lol.

[@amandaward4889]

This song is perfection, both musically and lyrically. As a high school English teacher, I’m also thoroughly in love with the fact that they managed to use the word “erroneously” in such an awesome way. Further proof that metal is smart! 😊

[@NKG416]

check out ne obliviscaris, i'm sure you'll love it

[@RobertoReyesChHC]

Check out Irreversible Mechanism - Abolution

[@jasonberezowski2869]

Very cool. There are a ton of people in the Death Metal scene that ARE actually English teachers themselves. You'll find a lot of fans of these extreme genres of music are big into literature and things like that.

[@stephanemahadoo]

I teach English in college too. You’re gonna love the other songs on the album. It’s perhaps the best and most underrated metal album of 2018.

[@amandaward4889]

@@stephanemahadoo It’s fantastic, isn’t it? 😊

[@ameanasaur]

This is deep metal. Their lyrics are amazing, their musicianship is on point, they groove haaard. What more can you ask from metal?

[@sam3oq980]

Less chugging?

[@ameanasaur]

@@sam3oq980 Metal with less chugging? Covid19 got you loopy lmao

[@josephgeubtner]

This is real music

[@slamrules475]

@@ameanasaur lol

[@bon4864]

More cowbell

[@covelus]

A Saxophone in a death metal song... I never even imagined it. I cannot stop listening to it now. You guys are amazing. Come to Europe, I will be there.

[@ape1821]

Solefald has used saxophone in their music years and years ago. Still, Rivers of Nihil is absolute genius at many many levels.

[@redshift912]

Ishahn has used them too and sounds quite similar to this . Emperor guitarist / vocalist solo thing

[@time-lapseseb1141]

@@ape1821 Wow, someone else, who knows Solefald, that's awesome!

[@covelus]

Thank you for the recommendations, guys, I will listen to them :D

[@Erik-ov9nq]

panzerballett use a lot of saxophone, but they are more like jazz metal and pretty much instrumental

[@tonyjones1560]

A saxophone solo in a metal song?! WOW! And the fact that they absolutely made it work musically says a lot about this band...and ALL of it is good!

[@Bart77377]

This drummer's skills has to be every metal music lover's dream

[@nightlessexplosive3641]

Where owls know my name is the best album of 2018, change my mind .

[@jeffhaskins530]

The ocean collective, obscura, Alkaloid.

[@elalbert942.0]

2018 has been a year of excelent music realeses, my fav's are this one, Rolo Tomassi, Daughters, The Ocean Collective, Death Grips, Mothers, Architects, TØP, Cancer Bats, Hot Snakes, Conjurer, Between the Buried and Me, and on and on...

[@jeffreydean7556]

@Jeff Haskins, I think Obscura and especially Alkaloid come close to Owls, but I don't think they top it.

[@vincent2993]

Soulfly rituals

[@JasondeGraaf]

Rolo Tomassi

[@freehuskercreations6852]

Gojira, Rivers of Nihil, the Acacia Strain, After the Burial, and Bleed from Within have quickly become some of my favorite bands

[@zM00Nx]

Some serious talent on this list. All pioneers of their respective sub-genres. You have good taste.

[@vlogsgamesandpranks9007]

Just missing 2 of my fav bands also! Aversions Crown! And Sylosis!

[@garethstaunton2820]

Missing the best Tho 😜 Opeth!

[@alihijazi4451]

Missing some 'shuggah on that list 🤘🏻

[@guillaumelassus9307]

Earthside too

[@colbymathews5173]

It's amazing how simple the main riff is and it hits like a freight train.

[@backintheday3097]

This whole album is incredible!

[@seanwechsler6783]

I’m 2 years late, but I just found a masterpiece album. And a new band to love and support. Love the saxophone. Thank you.

[@CloudMountainJuror]

I feel confident labeling this song a modern metal classic

[@rambo162]

i love how these guys incorporate jazz and blues into their music the roots of metal \m/

[@Zerotheslav]

I didn’t think a sax could go so well with metal this js fucking amazing

[@esperthebard]

This is one of those songs in which you know within the first few seconds that it's going to be great.

[@w.a.t.p]

I heard this album when it released just by chance, I'd never even heard of R.O.N. it was and still is like nothung i have ever heard. It was a strange and transcendental experience, not just music, i felt every note and word.. this album is the reason i am still here,, their music helped me sort my head and my life out and release a lot of unhealthy emotions. \m/ Rivers of Nihil, Thank you❤ (Ps. Even if shit feels bad now, someone out there cares for you and loves you deeply, Stay strong, live on😘)

[@CaveSloth666]

It's time for Rivers to headline their own tour. They've earned it, especially with their latest album.

[@timdougherty89]

Dude I saw them on Summer Slaughter and all I can say is they need an hour not 25 min. I'm watching for tour info daily.

[@Pheylm]

Man, you know the album is amazing when this song ends and you wait for A Home to begin... Time to blast it again

[@chaddlee7022]

metal with a sax is that unlocked feature no one else needs to know but they fuckin need to know.

[@Wallacethegod20]

Who agrees..? The best part of the song is "I hope that you remember... Home.."

[@JXsneakerhead]

No doubt 🤘🏼

[@paullaplante1406]

Sends chills . my favorite track. This puts me in another realm

[@Scootch2192]

The best part of the song was the saxophone solo. Let’s be real

[@brunocosta6849]

Yeah, for sure! That part and the aftermath after that, "ALL THIS TIME I'VE WASTED!", sick shit bro!

[@maaaaaap]

imo the intro and when the vocals come in but this is a song that is greater than the sum of its parts i think

[@marcelobecker3498]

Finally a outstanding modern metal band, there are literally no bad songs, this is so rare nowadays #SaxMetal

[@ExhumedToConsume]

That saxophone and solo give me full body goosebumps every time.

[@trazzy69a]

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

[@lordfordification]

Just found these guys today, great band and the sax puts them over the top.

[@kerrybay7995]

What a great group of songwriters. Not trying to compare them to Lamb of God, but they have very similar 'in your face' aspects with the composition and flow of the piece. And the production is on point. Everything melds together; nothing gets lost. Keep coming back here, and that is why. My ass don't need rippin' solos and 32nd sustained blasts to be happy (although I do enjoy). Just solid, kick ass, beer drinkin', joint lightin', sweet lady makin' out, sweaty metal hug happy jams. 10/10, will recommend. Prost, from CT.

[@Julian96760]

Can't explain what it is about this band, especially in this album that I love so much... The music gives me a feeling I can't describe; like a weird energy. It's crazy

[@LinkedInstrategies]

I'm 5 years late, but loving it!

[@AUTOPSY666]

Masterpiece

[@svetlanakalsina9998]

Never too late

[@maartensynth]

I love saxophones in metal music. It gives a whole new dimension

[@frankopful]

The whole album is just amazing, so glad i've found out about this band.

[@grinningsniper8874]

I saw these guys play this live last week. It was really, really good. They've got great stage presence, and the crowd really reacted well :)

[@weightsandgames5051]

One of the best breakdowns I've heard and the sax player just awsome. Time to hear the rest of there stuff

[@BrutusMayhem567]

Well this is a first for me. A hardcore metal song slowing down for a sax solo. Very cool.

[@timboprime]

I think I can proudly say that Rivers of Nihil is the first band to make me cry with their music

[@XxJxFreakxX]

Hehe, sit down and listen to Bloom and Marigold, in that order, by Caligula's Horse. Don't skip ahead, just buckle in and let it build.

[@anthonymonterosso7472]

That riff!! so fucking heavy yet simple. Also, absolutely love how you can clearly hear the bass on this track!!! Good job not pulling a metallica during and justice for all lmao

[@DerrickRG]

Exactly. It's simplicity is what I like about it. Everything else is off the wall insane, yet here is that chugging dun dun dun pounding into your head. Incredible.

[@1337awesomeness]

3:53 the fact that he engages the crowd during the solos and not just walk around wiping his face makes me day dream about being front row at one of their shows. Come to florida damn it.

[@MovezLikeDagger]

This album is one of the best musical pieces of all humanity. The sax definitely was an amazing addition! Keep staying true to yourselves guys!

[@yamahschector]

Very unique with the sax part. Love it. The song made my play list now.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

I just got into harder Metal, Death ( the Band ) Gojira and now Rivers of Nihil Wow i ve been missing out all those years cause i didnt like these agressive vocals

[@joeybroussard8717]

Gojira....the shit

[@mrtacomaid9959]

Try Dyscarnate amazing fucking stuff from them but rivers is great

[@TheBlackWatchRHR]

I highly suggest you try Alkaloid, Jinjer, and Ne Oblisviscaris if you haven't yet.

[@enricocid]

Orbit culture

[@Reon58]

Cannibal corpse 🤘

[@IkitKlaw]

Holy shit, got here from an Overkill video. Never heard this band before, but I am hooked.

[@pudd4446]

This whole album is absolutely amazing.

[@IAMV_LE]

Hell yeah! Death metal for the win!

[@SpacePirate313]

I must learn to play music. This is definitely inspiring me.

[@waynekrane8731]

This album is great expirence with every listen. Reminds me of Colors by Between the Buried and Me.

[@jrbaconcheez]

Every time. Just when I think this song takes me to another place, that guitar solo takes me to another dimension.

[@grindcoremaniac]

Not gonna lie. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have their sax player when I saw them.

[@cmntg420]

He isn't actually in the band. He is a friend of the band. But yea that would be badass to see, he only played at his hometown show for them.

[@johnhjoker]

​@@cmntg420He played a show in Ohio too on their last tour which was sick to see.

[@dethbridge8755]

grindcoremaniac yeah that’s a super bummer indeed! So they just had a backing track for the sax parts or what?

[@diogoquelhas3630]

Aw man, I was looking forward to hearing that sax live!

[@Daddymatt00]

Hahahaha homeboy got called out by the man himself! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ready2die723]

Actually both beautiful and brillant. A true masterpiece.

[@giovannideldio]

My favorite song in this absolute masterpiece of an album.

[@Nicolas-ud9rt]

saxophone playing metal fan here, this is absolutely what i needed to find

[@nathanstephens4600]

Man. Saxo solo in a metal song I’ve seen it all. I can truly say I’ve lived!!

[@smackroscoe]

Sax player stole the song. Love it! Love it!

[@swingthestatue]

Album of the year! Can't wait to watch them play in December, such a shame they're the first band on, they should be higher on the bill.

[@chiefplankton8307]

IMO Beyond Creation's Algorythm nicks on the album of the year thing, but saying that, these guys are super too.

[@LarsOfLegends]

Lol, i had the exact same feeling. Archspire, revocation and sireption were all complete trash live. Still it was worth it for rivers of nihil alone

[@anthonymonterosso7472]

Most times, the bigger bands are sellouts and not as good anymore while the best bands are low on the lineup and only get to play for like 20-30 min sets

[@welwitschia]

That drummer is insane! God, he's a machine.

[@dschlie6669]

Some of the best lyrics I've ever heard

[@MissAzul2]

That guitar tone / saxophone / live video guys. 💯 ✌

[@erixouther]

this band is on another level, truly i reeeeaaaaaallllly like this band

[@draig8259]

This whole album is one of the greatest masterpieces in the tech death metal genre. The songwriting is so developed and mature, plus it has the technical skill present in any other metal release. Just fucking incredible.

[@tybrosion]

Its a great album but I gotta hard disagree with that. You're not looking in the right places.

[@draig8259]

@tybrosion All right, so give me some examples of better tech death metal albums (and I mean ones with not just technical skill, but unique and inspired songwriting like this album).

[@samvimes2821]

Personally I prefer Alkaloid's Liquid Anatomy but otherwise there isn't much for decades in death metal that can beat this

[@mcahmed3253]

whats the lineup tho

[@marikoth]

Strong agree, I doubt an album will ever come around to top this for me

[@bottomofastairwell]

it was genuinely such a treat to hear these guys and the amazing sax playing live. SO DAMN GOOD

[@simla5]

I'm so happy for those guys! I mean when it comes to music we all have our subjective opinions and feelings, but I'm truly happy that so many people enjoyed this album so much! Just like I'm happy for the appreciation of Esoteric Malacology by Slugdge, only slightly behind Rivers for me last year!

[@PureMetalNS]

This song is just incredible

[@alexanderschildknecht2090]

Incredible song

[@StarsDie88]

One of my favorite songs ever written. I never would have suspected this band had it in them to make such a great song and album.

[@morfeyy-]

oh god the sax solo... makes me wanna cry tears of joy.

[@etove8222]

i was curious and looked up saxophone metal. this was the first thing that popped up and im in love

[@thekoolkid2518]

same

[@FelixDaFreak]

Wow! I really love the sound. The vocalist is truly unique, much respect.

[@motommarkdbarma9177]

Love from India. 🙌♥

[@alexdunbar8993]

That riff is nasty. Just about killed me when I first heard it.

[@OMSOFFICIALS]

I've been Playing Sax for Years and just now seeing this. You can make any instrument work with Metal

[@logandisterheft637]

that saxophone \m/.

[@catsuie7388]

It took me 5 hours to get home after watching these guys om tour. It was worth it

[@kurtrummelface]

Bout time someone played sax in a metal band! Something different with dynamics this song is killer.

[@Marticus_97]

That double bass tho 👌🏻

[@BlurredVisi0n]

A serious contender for best death metal song ever

[@danielarzamendia8707]

Just enjoy all the bands u mentioned guys... We are in an absolutely mindlblowing era for this kind of music. Each of them has something special that define them.

[@paullaplante1406]

This track makes time stop and sets me into a different realm

[@Davoe11]

One of the most brilliantly written songs I've ever heard!!!

[@tecrayshawnjohnson7451]

i discovered Rivers of Nihil in 2018 & the band quickly overtook my “fav band of all time” honors.

[@darenwalker2517]

The singer is just awesome. plus with the bald head and that beard he reminds me of a pissed off dwarven warrior which is extra badass.

[@fayezmarzouq7685]

Hey who stole my lucky charms😅

[@Ashloup]

I've been having a hard time lately, haven't really laughed that much in days! Thanks buddy 👍

[@zonta.Ivan.navarro]

GODDAMN THE SAX IS GROOVY

[@bmmaaate]

I haven't been impressed by any metal band in a long time but this gives me the tingles. That Saxophone really gives it the edge. MORE!!!!

[@PleasePaintHighElves]

Came across these boys a few days ago randomly. And good fucking god I don't regret it. These men are musical monsters.

[@lawofone7406]

Wow, almost didn't click on this one, my bad, I stand impressed

[@IAMV_LE]

I was 10 years old when i went to this concert in a mash pit, THE BEST TIME EVER!

[@mattforthelikes]

Potatoes and metal will make you strong, young man.

[@IAMV_LE]

@@mattforthelikes Ahh, yes. That was a year ago.

[@patsquanch]

I appreciate the realm Rivers are making music in so much. Technical and progressive but it's so tasteful, not just wankery for the sake of being obnoxiously fast and unpredictable. Amazing grooves and lyricism, great soundscapes, fantastic riffs.

[@jamescables5824]

I never heard of this band until the Atlanta Summer Slaughter show of 2019. God damn, the feeling I got when they played. My wife and I were in front row just shocked. We mainly went to see Cattle Decapitation but Rivers of Nihil and Nekrogoblikon stole the damn show. Nekrogoblikon had us jumping and partying while John Goblikon hit on and hugged my wife. But man, I had a feeling of deep reflection and thought as Rivers of Nihil played with soul and introspective. Damn, I can't believe I missed out on this band for a good minute.

[@MetalNowX]

epic metal song of the year 2018!!! Magnum opus of Rivers of Nihil

[@joeyoksh]

I'd say "Subtle Change" is their magnum opus, but every song on this record kills it, so you can't go wrong with whatever track you pick

[@thomas8019]

most underrated band I know of, they're just purely fantastic. I will never stop loving metal because bands like Rivers of Nihil keep reinventing it and making such great music

[@prettyboycatvevo6609]

when i heard this for the first time, I was not expecting the saxophone. Completely of out left field. It works and I love it.

[@tmontana8365]

Hands down best album this year. What a freaking monster, it just never gets old these guys are beasts!

[@Theheavyspammingraider]

I love this song so much. And a saxophone omfg haha

[@SoroISF]

Same here. Unrelated, I see your name on many videos I come across. I've deduced that we pretty much have the same taste in music.

[@bobaloohoo1777]

@@SoroISF it's a date right?

[@Eltaco23]

Well that's it then she may aswell open her fanny lips for you!!

[@SoroISF]

@@Eltaco23 You guys are funny. You're looking too far into the intentions of my comment 😂

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

you love long time?

[@buddhamind4622]

Great video! Best album I've heard in years!

[@isiahdenton402]

Just found this band. Thankful for this kind of material man. Badass as hell.

[@timdougherty89]

Badass. Hope to see this played Monday!

[@BigMunchie97]

timdougherty89 you from Iowa or what homie? Ima see them Monday also

[@timdougherty89]

@@BigMunchie97 yup cedar rapids. Getting ready to head down now

[@DirMrsHQoftheScreamingGhouls]

Why is this band not more popular? they're like Opeth, writing epic song after epic song filled with technical skill and great song writing plus Sax!

[@DirMrsHQoftheScreamingGhouls]

@Palindromeda 33 I'm not saying they should be as big as Opeth, just that they're similar and I think Opeth got more attention for doing a similar job by the time My Arms came out. Maybe the next Rivers album will be their Blackwater Park?!?

[@kuroinamida4630]

@@DirMrsHQoftheScreamingGhouls u could say Owls is their "Still Life" where they start to get attention of the mainstream. BWP was the breakthrough for Opeth and if Rivers evolve that sound from Owls and hopefully keep the Sax they could get their breakthrough with the next album. Let's hope for that

[@stefsrevilla9736]

@@kuroinamida4630 I'm expecting the same, Where owls know my name has got attention from a lot of people as I see. It's also one of my favorite albums of the last decade and I'm already excited for the next one!

[@nikitinphotoart]

Is it deathjazz?

[@me4tgr1ndr]

🤘🤩🤘

[@knotid]

It's DeathSax

[@AImusicandart]

Thank you so much to this band for this musical gift to the world. Can't say enough. Hope to see you at Holy Diver!

[@Kenji.1ChessPiece]

What a beautiful song! ❤️

[@jzmmm]

ne obliviscaris = death/prog metal violin rivers of nihil = death/prog metal saxaphone

[@ryanschindler923]

Love this band, but IMO NeO is miles ahead of these guys

[@jzmmm]

@@ryanschindler923 for sure

[@nitrobass816]

Yeah this sax solo is great it really is. But it's not the reason I think it's so fantastic. It's the transition between instruments during that part. The perfect blend into the guitar solo, then a jump right back into the song lyrics. It's truly the best metal music to be released in a really long time. I may even dare to say I enjoy these guys more than Gojira. Rivirs of Nihil hands down the best band to make music in 2018

[@finnp.7170]

nitrobass these guys are sooo much better than Gojira imo

[@martyrogers8629]

Gorgeous song. Absolutely a treasure.

[@pramudananjaya1548]

Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!

[@111usul]

that mid section is stranger in a strange land meets shine on you crazy diamond