Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams recently announced their plans to resurrect the band in 2025. And with that announcement came two questions – would founding bassist Jim Sheppard be involved, and who would be singing for Nevermore now that vocalist Warrel Dane is dead? The latter is still unclear, the but former is a resounding "no."
In a statement from Jim's wife Priscilia, Jim blasts the Nevermore reunion as "completely disrespectful." Priscilia also states that she and Jim are waiting on clarification about the project "and will proceed from there." So it sounds like a lawsuit might be brewing behind the scenes?
"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."
Nevermore ended in 2011 as founding members bassist Jim Sheppard, vocalist Warrel Dane, and guitarist Jeff Loomis alongside drummer Van Williams who joined two years after the band was formed.
