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Nevermore

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American power/thrash/groove metal band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1992. Nevermore was formed after and 's previous band, , had disbanded. went on to join Sanctuary as a touring guitarist just before they folded, and then formed Nevermore with Dane and Sheppard. Nevermore ceased activity in 2011 after Loomis and Van Williams both departed following disputes with Sheppard and Dane. The latter two then returned to the recently reactivated Sanctuary on a full-time basis. Warrel Dane later stated that Nevermore was not definitively finished. This was contradicted in a September 2017 interview with Jeff Loomis, where he confirmed that the band was broken up, but simultaneously acknowledged that a future reunion would be possible since the band members were still on speaking terms with each other. Dane died of a heart attack in December 2017. In December 2024, Jeff Loomis and Van Williams teased a return of the band with yet-to-be-unveiled plans for 2025. In February 2026, the band's new lineup, a tour for the summer, a new recording contract, and the writing of new material were announced. Line-up: Jeff Loomis - guitars, backing vocals (1992–2011, 2024–present) Van Williams - drums, percussion (1994–2011, 2024–present) Berzan Önen - lead vocals (2026–present) Jack Cattoi - guitars (2026–present) Semir Özerkan - bass (2026–present) Former Members: Warrel Dane - lead vocals (1992–2011; died 2017) Jim Sheppard - bass (1992–2011) Mark Arrington - drums, percussion (1992–1994) Pat O'Brien - guitars (1996–1997) Tim Calvert - guitars (1997–2000; died 2018) Steve Smyth - guitars, backing vocals (2004–2006)