NEVERMORE has shared an audition video submitted by vocalist Berzan Önen prior to his addition to the band in early 2025. Also joining longtime NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams in the reformed version of the group are Jack Cattoi on guitar and Semir Özerkan on bass.

Says NEVEMORE: “‘Born’ is the first of five NEVERMORE audition videos from our new vocalist Berzan Önen. This was recorded and submitted in January of 2025.”

The addition of Berzan signaled a powerful evolution. Jeff remembers the first time he saw Berzan’s audition video.

“He really stood out strong in so many ways upon a first listen,” Loomis said. “I could really feel the emotion and passion when I heard him sing for the first time. He wasn’t just going through the motions.” The connection was immediate. “I could tell right away that he was a fan of Warrel’s singing just by the way he delivered and said certain words. I was really blown away at first watch.”

To showcase the new lineup, NEVERMORE’s first live appearance will take place on April 1, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. The band has also signed a record deal with Reigning Phoenix Music.