Rivers of Nihil - The Void from Which No Sound Escapes (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

[@metalbladerecords]

"'The Void from Which No Sound Escapes' is a song that was put together pretty early in the writing process for 'The Work'. It features some familiar sounds that people have come to expect from our band, while also highlighting some new sounds and textures that we've never experimented with before." - Brody Uttley

[@williantemple5800]

This song is pure gold, I'm amazed

[@zilttsep6273]

Arguably the highlight of the album, and the sax is seemless

[@FrostySnowman47]

Ice cold. Thank you. 🤘🏽🎩

[@markclausen5152]

God tier shit right here

[@TheMoorBand]

Congrats Metal Blade

[@nightwolf2666]

This is such high-level musical composition and musicianship it's just silly...these guys are grossly underrated in the Metal scene today.

[@furmunda2010]

No way . .RIvers OF Nihil is on TOP. There isn't anything as good as them

[@HeFoundAgartha]

@@furmunda2010 That's basically what he's saying.

[@nightwolf2666]

@@furmunda2010 No, they're way underrated, you rarely hear them on XM Liquid Metal, but they play Orbit Culture and others all the time...

[@furmunda2010]

@@nightwolf2666 well if thats so, that means both these bands from Reading, PA: Rivers of Nihil and Black Crown Initiate are under played American bands ..

[@nightwolf2666]

@@furmunda2010 They are grossly under played....I hear Rivers of Nihil maybe once or twice a week on XM, if that.

[@m0rdecai89]

That final chorus with the sax and double bass might be the best thing ever recorded.

[@DeathOfAKing]

Read an interview where Jake said this song was about his struggle as a musician in the emotion he puts behind his songs and how people sing these words like it's nothing and what it could be doing to them - "I tear out my being, and feed it to my children. It gets them sick with poison, addicted to these noises" And I also imagine the want to be remembered for your art when you/your band (Rivers) is gone. - "When the fires fade, when the Rivers dry" But you will always be remembered for your work and art.

[@Abstrato7]

It's an amazing band, it was a great loss that the singer left the band.

[@TroyKnapp]

I'm not going to say it wasn't a loss... but after seeing them live, they're still awesome

[@rcjd7834]

Man that final chorus gives me chills. Masterpiece of an album.

[@harryjohnson4379]

Seriously though. The melody during the chorus is so fucking POWERFUL.

[@locust7777]

The album is trash. This is a fantastic track though

[@YouTubeChannel-jw5th]

@@locust7777 I hope you have hearing insurance

[@Boogaloogian]

The sax makes me so fucking happy every time. Love this band!

[@xXIronDethXx]

It's fucking perfection 🤌

[@xXIronDethXx]

Always been a sucker for some well-played sax.. it's divine

[@iforgotmyrealname420]

Here here brothers

[@Herpusderpus]

Rivers of Nihil is one of those bands that I don’t instantly appreciate. Don’t get me wrong, I liked this song when I first heard tuned in, but it took about 10 listens before it hit me with the full scope of its awesomeness. Gimme another 10 listens and I’ll probably be absolutely obsessed with it.

[@JustinVlad4]

i feel the same way, i've only listened to the album once and there are a few songs where i'm not sure how to feel about them, i still like pretty much all the songs but i think that after a few listens i will absolutely love this album

[@Herpusderpus]

@@JustinVlad4 It's definitely worth a few listens, but it's prob not everyone's cup of tea at the same time. I'm guessing some fans want more of their original heaviness. I've always liked bands that mix heavy parts with more melodic, atmospheric arrangements, so this album is way up my alley.

[@dokidokideathproof]

Slow burn for sure but then you just keep going back in for more.

[@forevermarked5826]

I understand that and feel the same way with certain songs. Only thing that bother me about that is I think deep about stuff and that legit is a type of brainwashing lol. The easiest way to brainwash( maybe I'm thinking of another word but it's not coming to me ) but easiest way to do that someone is repetition. Also think about all the times you found yourself singing a song you absolutely hate but your singing it only because you have heard it so many times.. lol

[@mattforthelikes]

This exactly. I still have so much appreciation for Owls because the songs that didn't speak to me for so long are suddenly connecting me... just in time for this album to drop. It's going to have loads of listens but like you said, appreciation will grow with time.

[@sephiroth1386]

As a person whos been playing saxophone since i was 12, his solo; the technicality and sound are top notch, especially to be able to blend with this genre

[@bad_teeth]

The section where everyone is sitting natural in their seats has a strange humbling feeling. I have never seen anything quite like it.

[@forvainee]

I agree

[@nikolaosdimitriadis15]

The wider recognition of this band gives me hope for the future of metal. They have an extreme sound but done with imagination, technical proficiency and creative liberty! These guys make metal sound better! 🤘

[@m0rdecai89]

Stoked they play them on SiriusXM Liquid Metal.

[@brendonbalow6488]

Best song on the album! Incredibly deep and meaningful lyrically and musically. Amazing song

[@virionspiral]

This is my favorite song on the album as well. The best song lyrically I think is the opening track The Tower (Theme from "The Work") though.

[@brendonbalow6488]

@@virionspiral I’ll have to revisit it.

[@BrofessorDave]

That Sax goes so well with their music.

[@Icantdecided]

THE SAXOPHONE IS BACK!!! I missed him so much.

[@fmspjanus]

The best instrument for metal. Hands down a good sax always gives me goosebumps

[@jamesnovak6923]

He missed you too, you can tell.

[@robertlane5022]

We need this sax player and the lead singer of Avatar with his trombone to combine for the heaviest ska band in existence

[@kramdellakram7247]

they fugged up and created their sound that they'll never be able to escape. A beautiful curse

[@YeahResident]

Love metal bands with saxaphone (Rivers of Nihil & Yakuza) or violin (Ne Obliviscaris & My Dying Bride).

[@metalbladerecords]

The Void from Which No Sound Escapes Music: Uttley Lyrics: Biggs Away from here /no sound to hear I tear out my being, I feed it to my children All of this work I want you to remain here No escape This void keeps gripping tighter Should I let it stay It might just swallow me whole Running away, running away. I want you to remain I tear out my being and feed it to my children It keeps them sick with poison Addicted to these noises Not a single sound escapes this void which cannot be found Speak louder so this voice will carry Speak now before we get too carried away What did you expect to hear? A voice so loud and so clear Breathing in and out a sigh, of sweet relief tonight What did you expect to be? But a cynical man just like me. Drifting in and out of life, like curious moonlight When the fires fade and the river’s dry When you speak my name Like a weighted sigh Why don’t you hear the whisper in the void that we made real today Not a single sound, escapes this void which cannot be found. Speak louder so this voice will carry. Speak now before we all get carried away. When the fires fade, and the rivers dry, and there’s no escape, from a million eyes When the fires fade, and the rivers dry, when you speak my name just to say goodbye I’m what you fear, a whisper in the void with no escape, no escape When the fires fade, and the rivers dry, when you speak my name like a weighted sigh Why don’t you hear the whisper in the void that we made real today

[@Sid-lp5im]

Shit's so beautiful

[@atomicsun72]

Thank you.

[@nanihamzah7893]

🥺❤❤❤❤🤘

[@eyefeelpineal4079]

Either these guys meditate deeply and/or they have taken psychedelics. These lyrics could fit in very well with ancient Sutras.

[@Naetamus]

This is album as a whole has been on constant repeat for me, and this particular song just hits me on so many levels. Best album of the year for me, keep the metal strong!

[@alexparadise91]

This song has me feeling like I’m levitating. Weightless yet crashing with emotion. Goosebumps. Especially when he sings “Why don’t you hear, the whisper in the void”

[@lukewilson7769]

Jared is KILLING it - smashing the skins as per usual but hitting those highs in the chorus too! Dude deserves more attention

[@christophergray7982]

This entire album is a masterpiece. You guys have outdone yourselves.

[@paulsharoncrowley9550]

This song is a stand out on what I think is an instant classic of an album. All the risks they've taken have paid off. One thing I think is overlooked is Jake's understated theatrics and presence amongst all the other visual elements.

[@jvarn605]

This is the track that pulls the album together as a whole. I love the album. It fits the seasonal concept/mood. Perfect ending to the story

[@adamfowler5475]

Man you guys and Fractal Universe are laying out a whole new curve with these saxophone parts. This is such a beautifully crafted piece of metal.

[@FractalUniverseMetal]

Well, thanks! ;)

[@FractalUniverseMetal]

@DecrepitOrigin888 We have a couple albums released here on Metal Blade Records, feel free to check'em out!

[@basharalassad6854]

@@FractalUniverseMetal you guys are great

[@ICEESAreFuckinGood]

@DecrepitOrigin888 They’re kings of the genre, along with these guys.

[@sommelierofstench]

a ton of bands have been/are using more interesting instruments. i’m loving it.

[@burk3806]

I love this, and please please please keep including the saxophone solos in as much of your music as you can. It's so unique and amazing!

[@ninjaguerra]

I feel like this is the first song in metal for a long time, that people will talk about for ages. This is right up there with Holy Wars... and Master of Puppets for me.

[@jorex6816]

Holy war is nothing against this masterpiece

[@jarodshaffer9969]

This is absolutely phenomenal. I've enjoyed all of their discography so far but this song might be the new favorite of mine.

[@stirlingnoumoff8526]

I'm so utterly floored , it's like I went through a time machine and watched the future of metal. I've played many styles for 41 yrs , including many styles of metal and progressive metal but this is utterly next level . Where owls know my name blew me away but THIS ?!? WTF ?!?

[@Jeffmetal42]

these dudes killed it last night in Austin. Sounded absolutely massive! Wish their set would have been longer though, still, killer band all around!

[@seanlester4110]

Every band crushed it at Come And Take It Live. I got there at 6:30 and even the opening band (Undead) crushed it. I was moslty there for RoN, ATB and Carnifex. BDM did great, but I'm not very in to them.

[@Jeffmetal42]

@@seanlester4110 cool you were there rocking out too man! I've never been into Carnifex and AtB so I was just there for Nihil and Dahlia. I missed the opener unfortunately, I'll have to give them a listen when I get a chance.

[@anca3932]

I had to stop listening to clean on repeat for this. Now I have this one on repeat.

[@sidious4691]

When that sax comes in… 🤌🏻 Such a highly underrated band.

[@TroyKnapp]

So glad to hear the sax again... it's so weird, unique, and awesome.

[@AzAtHoTh1666]

Drummer's the only beard left in the band, respect, dude. Song is fucking brilliant, terrific video too. Rivers of Nihil delivers as always!

[@timmystoner7219]

Not now Andy Thomas from black crown initiate is now in band and has massive beard if that matters to ya and there new some suborbital blues kills anything they have done thus far amazing Andy will bring so much more talent to this band I cannot wait for next album with his input together with Biggs and uttlely

[@AzAtHoTh1666]

@@timmystoner7219 Man, just came back to this video in preparation for their show next week and I gotta admit Suborbital Blues and the latest Hellbirds are really crushing, definitely looking forward to hearing them live. Also, to test this new bearded guy on guitar and see what he brings to the table. It should be pretty interesting

[@thorstenlone9207]

This might be one of the best Songs I've ever listened to, in over 40 Years. Unbelievable.

[@montgomerygk]

I've listened to this album at least once a day for the last week and I don't think that will stop soon. I am completely awestruck. This is the top tier melodic death, right here, and this is probably the best song on the album.

[@zilttsep6273]

How can you not know that this isn't melodeath? Jesus Christ.

[@montgomerygk]

@@zilttsep6273 whatever genre slave lol, what is it then?

[@zilttsep6273]

@@montgomerygk Genre slave? It isn't my fault you don't actually listen to, understand and more importantly, respect music. Of course, few bands are JUST one genre, nor should they be confined to it, but the fact you're thick enough to not hear the clear techdeath/progdeath parts of this is just embarassing. Now that I've been lowered to your level, I'm off to call Every Time I Die pop punk.

[@montgomerygk]

@@zilttsep6273 Well thanks for the lesson professor. I'm sure every time I hear Rivers of Nihil from now on I'll think of you. Is it melodic? Yeah. Is it death metal? Yeah. Is it progressive? Yeah. Is it technical? Yeah. Fuck outta here.

[@Cobalt985]

@@zilttsep6273 you are beyond parody lmao

[@andrewwaller89]

These guys have hit a new level. This song is mysterious, dreamscape and intricate.

[@snugglydove6846]

These beautiful bastards somehow managed to capture every single feeling I’ve felt trying to make it as an artist for the past two years in this masterpiece of an album.

[@stenhasselquist8996]

This is absolutely fantastic! My only major critique is that the bass player used to have an amazing mustache, and now it appears to be gone.

[@KeithMakowka]

The vocalist used to have a beard too. Bummer lol

[@Luemm3l]

as a proud and growing beard owner: guys, it is just facial hair, it will come back (if they want to). i was more weirded out by a phil (from Khemmis in their newest video) with long hair for example.

[@montgomerygk]

@@Luemm3l Oh I haven't seen the new Khemmis single, off to more metal youtube

[@kieranwhittemore1010]

It went into the void :)

[@Edvollrath]

Saw these guys live last night in Atlanta and they are incredibly good live ! Was a amazing show !!

[@guillermolopez1377]

Yes thank you Metal Blade and Rivers for coming back to the States with a headliner tour I'm going to LA from Vegas and I already know it's so worth it!

[@stewelsby666]

Love the new album and the prog element to it. This is hands down the stand out track, huge sound to it and just makes you want more perfectly placed on the album. Keep the albums coming lads. 🤘

[@Panda_SMM]

this is my favorite song on the album for sure. what an absolute banger

[@montebarnard4802]

The Pink Floyd of Death Metal. Next level shit.

[@guts4511]

no one going to talk about how the drummer is hitting that sweet high vibrato while pounding the shit out of those double pedals?

[@krombopoulosmichael]

This album seems to have gone in exactly the direction these guys were headed. Glad to see they continue to push the boundaries. Great song, fantastic video.

[@patient666zero]

Top notch quality band right now ‼️

[@adamfowler350]

This is the song right here. I think this track will age very well.

[@iplaybass6690]

love this album, can't wait for my physical copy to arrive...

[@timhobscheid8497]

I can’t get enough of this song right now! Beautifully constructed. The guitar tone and instrumentation during the solo give me a strong Amorphis vibe, which was completely unexpected too.

[@moon-forestt]

That saxo part was fucking sick! As a jazz enjoyer as well, this is one of the best compositions I've listened so far.

[@robertotellez6287]

Thanks for bringing back the sax. It's just delicious

[@CaptnShred]

This and Episode are my favorite tracks from the album.

[@hermanperez3220]

Same ! Episode is fucking great !

[@phillipsanders7373]

Mine too

[@OfficialCrazyFox01]

the lighting on all of these videos are unreal.

[@ACEshredZ]

Excellent song. Can't wait to see you awesome dudes back in FL

[@nicole-dl8rr]

Ahh I'm so obsessed with this song and album, amazing work!!

[@AtomicCoal]

This is one of those bands that are a level above most other bands.

[@dublinoseven3279]

This shows having 160k views…but that’s how many times I’ve watched it. It’s so impressive.

[@haroldbroussard5085]

The depths and expanse they bring to metal music is incredible... Sounds that not many could even imagine.. I guess it could be called prog metal but it has a rage and a softness this song carries at the same time... This duality I find impressive and hard to resist... I'll dig deeper most certainly... Plus the saxophone slays me... Love y'all...🖤❤️🖤

[@voxextremos22]

That chorus destroys me every time

[@HeFoundAgartha]

The whisper in the vooooooooiiiiiiiiiiiiiddd

[@geraltoftexas7631]

That's some Cynic or Opeth level passion

[@unoriginal_name7091]

Before I learned that this song is about an artist's emotional struggle, I always took it as a damaged man trying to do right by his children but kept accidentally fucking them up because of his own trauma. The line "I tear out my being/and feed it to my children/It keeps them sick with poison/Addicted to these noises" really drove me to that narrative and it fucking wrecked me because it's pretty close to my relationship with my own father. On the other hand, the official message of Jake struggling to hear his emotions thrown back at him from crowds disconnected from his experiences was really compelling too, and it made me think of how Tool refuses to play Wings For Marie live because a bunch of drunk/stoned assholes shoot it down and just want to hear Sober or The Pot.

[@keystep8669]

@@unoriginal_name7091 Wings for Marie is an amazing piece of music. I totally get them not playing it live because of how important and personal it is

[@razzor4708]

The saxophone here too! As was in previous album. Hell yes!

[@warriorRN09]

My current favorite metal song! So incredible.

[@TheGatorguy87]

This is something truly magnificent. Thank you guys for blessing the world with your art.

[@fadingdimension]

Next level.

[@dokidokideathproof]

I can't believe the amazing song writing this band constantly puts out.

[@artoadnan9926]

One of the best songs of the last 5 years. My most favourite of 2021. Thanks a lot, guys.

[@johnnymcbones]

One of the best songs I've heard all year

[@nicholasromig5506]

I'm from near Reading, PA. I'm so proud to have some bands from around here showing out. This new record is insane.

[@cd5642]

Black Crown Initiate

[@drgbyu]

This song has absolutely changed my life...

[@nivek5352]

This band has brought so much life and passion back to metal that I feel like has been missing for a while. I am in no way saying that there hasn't been crazy good albums. Because there absolutely has been. But everything about this band just gives me this amazing vibe that just screams this is it!

[@vzarn9841]

The song is a banger! But dang them vocals (from everyone) is absolutely amazing, they all go together way to good.

[@RobWSS1]

This song is a masterpiece.

[@jvarn605]

Best live band I've seen as well. Rivers truly love what they do

[@scottyskills8168]

Jeeeesus!! just next level!! Complex Brutality.

[@justinfuzzyhat]

Song of the year

[@johnb2821]

This is absolutely amazing.

[@Ryanh6661]

Saw these guys open for The Contortionist last weekend in LA, and they were AMAZING!! to say the least!!!

[@felipemillan3888]

Love how they kept the Saxophone in this album also... Loving this album very much... But still can't get over that Terrestria IV ins't an instrumental...

[@ivantoriz9049]

I just wanna thank you guys for this album. Became one of my favorite albums of all time.

[@jeffryan7439]

These guys crush it, the drum at the start sounds just like a Perfect Circle tune

[@aicbrian]

🤘🤘🤘 love this song. "Maybe One Day" is probably my favorite from the new album though

[@alexbender2553]

I just recently began listening to these guys. Then later find out, they are from right down the road from me pretty much. Makes them way cooler. Please keep composing this type of music.

[@EddieTheDamned]

This band just keep producing gold in music form. Where Owl's Know My Name was a banger, and this one is amazing. Thanks to their amazing line up for giving us such moving music

[@superdopenova6231]

Rivers of nihil never ceases to keep ya on ur toes! Great job boys!

[@JOKE485]

I've been listening to this song on repeat for 4 days, it's so good. Can't wait for the new album.

[@jamjox9922]

I love your arrangements. Please keep doing what you do. I hope to make it to one of your shows when you come around my area. I only discovered you guys 6 months ago and this gives me the feeling of the first time I heard metal.

[@Drewmikola]

Fucking rad. I'd love a video for every song, maybe even a "The Wall" style production. But I won't get my hopes up...

[@RustyGonzo]

Slightly different genre, but the band Warforged did a heavy concept style album similar to The Work and the album itself has a full-length music video! Super dope stuff and I'd recommend it to anyone who digs this kind of genre-meld, concept heavy prog death metal. Pretty underrated imo.

[@RenKurono]

@@RustyGonzo extremely underrated. Warforged is a force to be reckoned with!

[@RustyGonzo]

@@RenKurono No kidding! I kept expecting I:Voice to become a sleeper hit, but I feel like no one talks about it. Such a great album, too!

[@RenKurono]

@@RustyGonzo at least we know what's good and therefore, appreciate it 🙌

[@tomeksekutowicz2254]

Masterpiece. Absolutely...

[@tasoskapralos7859]

Heard this song for the first time yesterday...must be my 100th time by now!!

[@addrimh9971]

Wooooowww me gusto mucho el solo de saxofón ♥️✨

[@The_BFG]

My favorite track on the album. Absolutely stunning ❤️

[@Icantdecided]

I wish this song went on for like 6 more minutes. Its beautiful i can't get enough of it.

[@jerrieljiji2321]

What a masterpiece coming upon this world

[@hoozukisama9919]

Amazing,,the atmospheric touch bring my soul out from my body

[@guillermolopez1377]

Wow seeing Brody and Adam as the Clean parts in this Cd is awesome . I'm surprised in the amount of shared vocals in all of your songs Jacob is also Amazing by far my favorite metal band. So happy I got to see you at the Black Dahlia Murder show. Even got a preview three days before the cd came out. Great job Rivers and thank you for that amazing journey. Hopefully you guys don't stop making music now. Wow Rereading this Shook me to my Core Rest in Power Trev that show was Amazing.

[@wujBat]

Took me a year and buying colorful vinyl version of "Owls" to fully appreciate this album. Can't wait for next one - hopefully with Andy Thomas

[@SentenzaSenpai]

Rivers of Nihil with saxophone is literally above all this fucking music industry. Man! Best song of this new incredible album. Come to Lyon, France. Please!

[@noob_senpai]

Give White Ward's "Black Silent Piers" or "Stillborn Knowledge" a listen.

[@mcgrubber]

This song is a masterpiece of prog/death and should be remembered as such. Best track on the album.

[@Brian10962001]

This is it folks. This is the business. This is the tip of the spear in modern music, it's the pinnacle of expression IMO.

[@Ronen..]

The absolute magnitude this track lays on you is incredible. Rivers of Nihil always brings feeling to their craft. Reminds me of Where Owls Know My Name. A masterpiece

[@Hatingmeisconforming]

These dude fucking rule.I've been hooked on this album.

[@hanyolofpv1249]

That sax solo, man... it gets me every. single. time.

[@rhakshah]

Just art, deep meaningful art. You can feel everything... and that final chorus... Beautifully executed.