The Year Of The Voyager

Time to unleash another Double Live Album in your general direction. This time is comes from Seattle based Nevermore. Formed out of the ashes of the well received Sanctuary, Nevermore rose to some degree of fame with their self titled debut in '95. The band initially started out as a mix of Power/Thrash, before evolving into a mix of Progressive/Thrash/Groove metal by the late 90's. Underrated by some, but recognized as one of the more standout American Metal bands by many, Nevermore released two critically acclaimed records in '99's 'Dreaming Neon Black' and the follow up '00's 'Dead Heart In A Dead World'. Both albums seemed to set the path for the band into the next level, but sadly a constantly rotating lineup of Guitarists and health problems saw the band dissolve and as of this year officially disband.

The early part of the decade saw the band continue to rise despite lineup changes and label issues. In '08 the band released their first Live Album/DVD. 'The Year Of The Voyager' is a double Live album that pulls from the bands entire catalog. Recorded on October 11, 2006 at the Zeche Club in Germany, the band pulls out all the stops and shows people what a Live Nevermore gig is really like. Originally slated for recording in Sept of 06 but delayed due to health issues for frontman Warel Dane, the album was delayed a month. By this time the lineup changes were in full swing. Guitarist Steve Smyth had left the band due to turmoil and the recording of his other projects. Replacing him was then current Jag Panzer axeman Chris Broderick, who had previously helped out for Live shows in '01-03. Just a few years later the band would release what is now their final record in 'The Obsidian Conspiracy'. Guitarist Jeff Loomis and Drummer Van Williams would soon leave the band after the release. The band recruited new members and toured briefly before going on hiatus. In '15 Warrel Dane officially put Nevermore down. The members old and new continue to play in various bands. Jeff Loomis in addition to releasing two solo records now plays in Arch Enemy. Chris Broderick, just left Megadeth and is working on new projects. Warrel Dane and Jim Sheppard reactivated Sanctuary. And Van Williams has issued some new projects as well. Nevermore had the potential to become really big, but problems complicated the matter and the band barely made it out of the underground, a shame for a talented group.

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