Nevermore Announces New Lineup and 2027 European Tour

Nevermore has revealed its new lineup and confirmed its return to touring with the 'Liminal Spaces' European tour in 2027. The band made its live debut on April 1, 2026, at IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş in Istanbul, Turkey. The current lineup includes guitarist Jeff Loomis, drummer Van Williams, guitarist Jack Cattoi, bassist Semir Özerkan, and new vocalist Berzan Önen. The announcement follows a two-month audition process that reviewed approximately 750 submissions.

Van Williams and Jeff Loomis emphasized the band's strong chemistry, noting they played 20 to 24 songs during their first jam session in Sweden. The new vocalist, Berzan Önen, is praised for his deep connection to Nevermore's sound and his ability to sing in the style of former frontman Warrel Dane. The band also highlighted the bassist and guitarist as key contributors to the group's tightness and stage presence. Nevermore will perform a 21-date European tour beginning April 29 in Berlin and concluding with two shows in Turkey in late May.

The tour will feature special guest acts Rivers of Nihil and Urne. The band has also begun work on a new album, with Van Williams describing the early material as 'delicious' and highly compelling. The tour marks a return to Europe, where the band first performed with its current lineup. Nevermore’s legacy includes influential guitarists Pat O'Brien, Tim Calvert, Steve Smyth, and Chris Broderick, and bassist Jim Sheppard.

Jeff Loomis has previously released solo albums 'Zero Order Phase' and 'Plains Of Oblivion' and contributed to ARCH ENEMY's 'Will To Power' and 'Deceivers'. Van Williams has been active through projects including ASHES OF ARES and GHOST SHIP OCTAVIUS. Warrel Dane, who passed in 2017, left a lasting impact on the band’s sound and legacy.