See Pro-Shot Video Of NEVERMORE Performing 'The River Dragon Has Come' At 2026 BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival

Professionally filmed video of NEVERMORE performing the song "The River Dragon Has Come" at the 2026 edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival on August 8 at Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom can be seen below.

As previously reported, NEVERMORE will return to the road next spring for the "Liminal Spaces" European tour 2027, a 21-date headline run beginning in Berlin on April 29 and taking the band across Europe before culminating with two shows in Turkey at the end of May — a fitting return to the country where this new chapter of NEVERMORE first took to the stage.

Joining NEVERMORE as special guests across the European dates will be RIVERS OF NIHIL and URNE, bringing together three distinct forces for one formidable touring package.

Before hitting the road again, NEVERMORE will continue work on their highly anticipated new album.

NEVERMORE enters 2026 with purpose, fire, and a clear sense of who they are. Forged in the aftermath of SANCTUARY, the band carved out a sound defined by precision musicianship, fearless songwriting, and emotional intensity. From their self-titled debut in 1995 through landmark releases such as "Dead Heart In A Dead World" and "This Godless Endeavor", NEVERMORE built a global following and a reputation as one of modern metal's most distinctive voices.

Now that legacy moves forward under the leadership of guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams, joined by guitarist Jack Cattoi, bassist Semir Özerkan and vocalist Berzan Önen. After years apart, the spark that first ignited the band has returned with renewed focus. For Van, the timing feels natural.

"It's been brewing for quite a while and has just started to manifest itself into the now," Van says. "So what better time is there to kick things off than now?"

New music is already taking shape. Van smiles at the early results. "If the new music had to be described by one word, that would have to be delicious," he says. "Because it's so good it's gonna leave you hungry for more." The writing process is unfolding alongside preparations for the stage, with the band focused equally on honoring the catalog and building what comes next.

The addition of Berzan signaled a powerful evolution. Jeff remembers the first time he saw Berzan's audition video. "He really stood out strong in so many ways upon a first listen," the guitarist says. "I could really feel the emotion and passion when I heard him sing for the first time. He wasn't just going through the motions." The connection was immediate. "I could tell right away that he was a fan of [late NEVERMORE singer] Warrel's [Dane] singing just by the way he delivered and said certain words. I was really blown away at first watch."

The history of NEVERMORE includes an extraordinary lineage of musicians who shaped its evolution. Guitarists Pat O'Brien, Tim Calvert, Steve Smyth and Chris Broderick each left a distinct imprint on the band's catalog and live presence. Bassist Jim Sheppard played a central role in shaping the band's identity during its defining years.

Following the band's disbandment, Jeff Loomis released the acclaimed solo albums "Zero Order Phase" and "Plains Of Oblivion", co-founded CONQUERING DYSTOPIA, and spent nearly a decade as a member of ARCH ENEMY, contributing to releases including "Will To Power" and "Deceivers". Van Williams remained active through projects such as ASHES OF ARES and GHOST SHIP OCTAVIUS. Warrel Dane continued creating until his passing in 2017, leaving behind a body of work that continues to inspire musicians and fans worldwide.

As NEVERMORE steps into 2027, the mission is grounded in honesty and intensity. Jeff captures the heart of it: "Van and I are super passionate about the band. What we deliver and bring back to the audience is us wanting to hear those old tracks again just as much as the fans. We obviously want our old fans there every step of the way, but also look forward to meeting a new generation of fans as well."