In a surprising announcement – Rivers of Nihil has announced the departure of vocalist Jake Dieffenbach who co-founded the band in 2009. He is the second long-time member to leave the band in 2022, following guitarist Jon Topore who exited several months ago. According to a statement from the band, they will not replace Jake, but bassist and co-founder Adam Biggs will take over lead vocals. The band continues to tour behind their stellar album The Work (Metal Blade) released one year ago, with tours such as their upcoming tour of Europe with Fallujah and Allegaeon, as well as their run of dates with Killswitch Engage and Unearth to end the year.

Check out our interview with Jake last year: