Bay Area thrash juggernaut NEFARIOUS storms into a new era with the arrival of Sean Rivera on vocals — a high-octane frontman packing massive range, feral stage presence, and zero mercy. Louder, faster, harder? Mission accomplished.
The band made it clear from day one: they wanted someone all in, local, locked-in, and ready to grind. According to guitarist Doug Piercy, chemistry and real-time collaboration were non-negotiable — and Rivera delivers.
Guitar legend Rick Hunolt doesn’t hold back, calling Rivera a “musical wizard” and teasing total devastation on the road in 2026.
Rivera says joining NEFARIOUS was both humbling and electrifying, praising the band’s legacy, support, and killer songs — and hinting this is just the beginning.
To seal the deal, NEFARIOUS has dropped their first single with Rivera, “Day After,” premiering today with an official lyric video via Decibel Magazine. The track rips with classic NEFARIOUS thrash fury — now supercharged by Rivera’s explosive vocals
NEFARIOUS will unleash their first live assault with new vocalist Sean Rivera at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco on Saturday, January 3 (tickets on sale now). More shows are coming, followed by a full European tour in August/September 2026, launching at the legendary Alcatraz Festival in Belgium.
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