The apparent upcoming return of progressive metallers Nevemore hasn’t sat well with the group’s co-founding former bassist Jim Sheppard. In a since-deleted post shared on Facebook by his wife, the following was offered regarding this reunion:
“Since I have been receiving a few messages from James fans regarding a post Van Williams made on social media, I feel I need to respond to you with an update.
James has never been contacted about Van’s plans with Jeff using the Nevermore name. I am sorry you think James is involved. We do not know about their plans, and it is completely disrespectful of them to use the name Nevermore without consulting Jim Sheppard, as he is one of the founders of the band.
We are waiting for clarification on this alleged project and will proceed from there, whether or not clarification comes from them. No further comment for now. Thank you.”
The aforementioned return of the band appears to be spearheaded by guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams. There’s been no word yet on who will be taking over for the band’s late vocalist Warrel Dane or Sheppard.
