Nevermore The Obsidian Conspiracy cover artwork

Nevermore: post “The Obsidian Conspiracy” cover artwork trailer; live in Europe!

One always says that you can’t rush greatness or perfection, and this couldn’t be more true in the case of metal titans NEVERMORE, who last released the highly acclaimed “This Godless Endeavor” in 2005. The Seattle quartet have triumphantly returned with the much anticipated new full-length release, “The Obsidian Conspiracy”, which is what could be their most impressive offering of their illustrious decade plus, heralded career.

“The Obsidian Conspiracy” was recorded with renowned producer Peter Wichers (who previously worked with NEVERMORE vocalist Warrel Dane on his solo debut “Praises to the War Machine”). Longtime friend and collaborator Andy Sneap (Megadeth, Arch Enemy) once again handled mixing and mastering duties. The album is set for June 8th North American release and May 31st European release.

The captivating and dynamic cover art was once again created by the great Travis Smith (Opeth, Katatonia) and can be viewed now at the video link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh_Oa47uenQ

NEVERMORE are also confirmed to play various high profile festivals plus a handful of headline shows with special guests Death Angel all over Europe, see below for the exact dates:

13.05.2010 (D) DESSAU / Metalfest Open Air Germany
14.05.2010 (A) MINING / Metalfest Open Air Austria
15.05.2010 (CH) PRATTELN / Metalfest Open Air Switzerland
16.05.2010 (B) VOSSELAAR / Biebob *
18.05.2010 (UK) LONDON / O2 Academy Islington *
19.05.2010 (NL) UDEN / De Pul *
21.05.2010 (H) BUDAPEST / Metalfest Open Air Hungary
22.05.2010 (CZ) PILSEN / Metalfest Open Air Czech Republic
23.05.2010 (D) GELSENKIRCHEN / Rock Hard Festival
19.06.2010 (F) CLISSON / Hellfest
04.07.2010 (TR) ISTANBUL / Unirock Festival
06.07.2010 (SLO) TOLMIN / Metalcamp
16.-17.07.2010 (D) BALINGEN / Bang Your Head
more dates tbc soon
* Special Guest: DEATH ANGEL / Support: Cauldron
Management/Booking: http://www.continental-concerts.de

NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis is already in Europe now for a number of Schecter guitar clinic events until early April, this might be the best chance for every fan to get some first hand information about the new Nevermore album and Jeff's plans for a follow up to his solo debut "Zero Order Phase" (2008).

Jeff Loomis' Schecter guitar clinic schedule is as follows:
26.03.2010 - Frankfurt Musikmesse - Frankfurt, Germany (Schecter Booth)
27.03.2010 - Frankfurt Musikmesse - Frankfurt, Germany (Schecter Booth)
30.03.2010 - Music City - Prague, Czech Republic
31.03.2010 - Schecter Centrum "Big Music" - Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
02.04.2010 - Debrecen - Budapest, Hungary
03.04.2010 - Debrecen - Budapest, Hungary
06.04.2010 - Rock 'N' Roll Krakow - Krakow, Poland
07.04.2010 - Rock 'N 'Roll Warsaw - Warsaw, Poland
08.04.2010 - PPC Music - Hannover, Germany
09.04.2010 - Musik Schmidt - Frankfurt, Germany

NEVERMORE online:
http://www.myspace.com/nevermorefans
http://www.myspace.com/jeffloomis
http://www.jeffloomis.com