Reformed Seattle metal legends NEVERMORE have shared an audition video submitted by vocalist Berzan Önen prior to his official addition to the band in early 2025.
The clip features Önen performing “Born” and marks the first in a series of five audition videos the band plans to unveil. NEVERMORE commented: “‘Born’ is the first of five NEVERMORE audition videos from our new vocalist Berzan Önen. This was recorded and submitted in January of 2025.”
Önen joins longtime NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams in the group’s reformed lineup. Also completing the new incarnation of the band are Jack Cattoi on guitar and Semir Özerkan on bass.
To showcase the revamped lineup, NEVERMORE will make their first live appearance on April 1, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. In addition, the band has signed a new record deal with Reigning Phoenix Music, signaling that new music could be on the horizon.
On this new chapter, guitarist Loomis and Williams previously shared: “We are thrilled to announce that NEVERMORE has officially signed with Reigning Phoenix Music! It was obvious from the start that they were the perfect partner for the new era of NEVERMORE. Their passion for metal music combined with the extensive industry pedigree of their team made the choice easy. We can’t wait to get back on stage in front of our fans in Istanbul on April 1st, and we are just as excited to finish writing and putting together the new NEVERMORE album!”
Reigning Phoenix Music co-founder Gerado Martinez comments on NEVERMORE joining the RPM roster: “There are no words to describe how proud and excited RPM is at the prospect of being part of NEVERMORE‘s next chapter. Having been a fan since 1995 when I saw them on tour with DEATH, I’ve followed them on their entire musical journey and cannot wait for what is yet to come.”
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