Rivers of Nihil

Brody Uttley recalled wanting a storyline after the band’s earlier performance videos. A pre-album deadline ruled out a larger serious concept; he proposed dressing Jake Dieffenbach as the sun, and Brodsky suggested showing the preparations before revealing the joke. Uttley also said the resemblance to Behemoth-style epic imagery was unintentional.

the narrative, and eventual reveal, makes the clip an instant classic.

“I’m ashamed that it has taken me this long to discover this band, Why aren’t they in the forefront of the metal scene? The level of musicianship in this band is incredible. They should be spoken in the same breath as bands like Tool.”