Rivers of Nihil — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 10 Rivers of Nihil setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at House of Blues, San Diego, United States.

Rivers of Nihil live: key facts

Gigvault documents 19 Rivers of Nihil concerts from 2020 to 2026 in 18 cities across 5 countries.

Rivers of Nihil — artist information

Rivers of Nihil’s live performance is a churning, atmospheric vortex, where crushing death metal riffs collide with unexpected saxophone mournfulness, creating a truly singular sonic assault. The stage becomes a tempest of intricate brutality, their technical mastery translating into a palpable, almost physical pressure in the room. Audiences are swept into a maelstrom of intricate aggression, headbanging instinctively to rhythms that defy easy categorization. It's a journey through soundscapes both punishing and profound, leaving a lasting, resonant impact.

Genres: technical death metal, death metal, progressive death metal, brutal death metal.

Rivers of Nihil setlist — House of Blues, San Diego, United States (2026-10-13)

6 songs, in the order played:

  1. Rivers of Nihil
  2. The Sub‐Orbital Blues
  3. Water & Time
  4. American Death
  5. House of Light
  6. Where Owls Know My Name

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier Rivers of Nihil setlists

Rivers of Nihil setlist — Epicenter Stage, Sacramento, United States (2026-10-02)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Sub‐Orbital Blues
  2. American Death
  3. Water & Time
  4. House of Light
  5. Where Owls Know My Name

Source: setlist.fm

Rivers of Nihil setlist — Neptune Theatre, Seattle, United States (2026-09-29)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Sub‐Orbital Blues
  2. American Death
  3. Water & Time
  4. House of Light
  5. Where Owls Know My Name

Source: setlist.fm

Rivers of Nihil setlist — Roseland Theater, Portland, United States (2026-09-28)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Sub‐Orbital Blues
  2. Water & Time
  3. House of Light
  4. American Death
  5. Where Owls Know My Name

Source: setlist.fm

Rivers of Nihil setlist — KettleHouse Amphitheater, Bonner, United States (2026-09-25)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Sub‐Orbital Blues
  2. American Death
  3. Water & Time
  4. House of Light
  5. Where Owls Know My Name

Source: setlist.fm

Rivers of Nihil setlist — The Union Event Center, Salt Lake City, United States (2026-09-24)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Sub‐Orbital Blues
  2. American Death
  3. Water & Time
  4. House of Light
  5. Where Owls Know My Name

Source: setlist.fm

Rivers of Nihil setlist — Life Stage, Louisville, United States (2026-09-20)

3 songs, in the order played:

  1. American Death
  2. The Silent Life
  3. Where Owls Know My Name

Source: setlist.fm

Rivers of Nihil setlist — Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, Cleveland, United States (2026-09-19)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Sub‐Orbital Blues
  2. American Death
  3. Water & Time
  4. House of Light
  5. Where Owls Know My Name

Source: setlist.fm

Rivers of Nihil setlist — Saint Vitus Bar, Brooklyn, United States (2026-09-15)

11 songs, in the order played:

  1. Rivers of Nihil
  2. The Silent Life
  3. The Void From Which No Sound Escapes
  4. American Death
  5. Clean
  6. Death Is Real
  7. The Sub‐Orbital Blues
  8. Despair Church
  9. Water & Time
  10. House of Light
  11. Where Owls Know My Name

Source: setlist.fm

Rivers of Nihil setlist — Zenith, Munich, Germany (2023-11-23)

8 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Silent Life
  2. Hellbirds
  3. Focus
  4. Sand Baptism
  5. Death Is Real
  6. Soil & Seed
  7. The Sub‐Orbital Blues
  8. Where Owls Know My Name

Source: setlist.fm

925 Rivers of Nihil setlists are known in total; the most recent 10 are shown here.

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Songs Rivers of Nihil plays most often live

Across the last 10 Rivers of Nihil concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
Where Owls Know My Name10 of 10100%
American Death9 of 1090%
The Sub‐Orbital Blues9 of 1090%
House of Light8 of 1080%
Water & Time8 of 1080%
The Silent Life3 of 1030%
Death Is Real2 of 1020%
Rivers of Nihil2 of 1020%
Clean1 of 1010%
Despair Church1 of 1010%

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Recent Rivers of Nihil shows on Gigvault

More Rivers of Nihil concerts

7 Rivers of Nihil shows are documented on Gigvault.

Logged Rivers of Nihil shows span 2023–2026.

Venues where Rivers of Nihil played

Festivals Rivers of Nihil played

Rivers of Nihil appears in the line-up of 9 festivals tracked on Gigvault.

Upcoming Rivers of Nihil tour dates

2 announced dates for Rivers of Nihil, with venue and city.

Past Rivers of Nihil shows

10 past shows by Rivers of Nihil, kept on Gigvault after the ticketing sources dropped them.

Who has Rivers of Nihil opened for?

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Rivers of Nihil played?

Rivers of Nihil shows on Gigvault are documented in 18 cities, including Munich, Berlin, Bonner, Brooklyn and Cleveland. Venues include Backstage in Munich, Columbiahalle in Berlin, Discovery Park in Sacramento and Essigfabrik in Cologne.

When did Rivers of Nihil last play?

The most recent Rivers of Nihil show on record is 2026-10-13 at House of Blues, San Diego, United States.

How many Rivers of Nihil concerts are on Gigvault?

19 Rivers of Nihil concerts are documented, from 2020 to 2026 across 18 cities.

Which festivals has Rivers of Nihil played?

Rivers of Nihil appears in the line-up of 8 festivals tracked on Gigvault: Louder Than Life 2026, Summer Breeze Open Air 2027, Dynamo Metalfest 2025, Reload Festival 2027, HELLFEST OPEN AIR 2026 and Graspop Metal Meeting 2026.

Who has Rivers of Nihil shared a stage with?

On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, Rivers of Nihil has appeared alongside Killswitch Engage, Lorna Shore, Thy Art Is Murder, 200 Stab Wounds, A Day To Remember and A Perfect Circle.

When is Rivers of Nihil playing live next?

The next announced Rivers of Nihil date is 2027-05-13 at The Academy, Dublin. 2 dates are announced in total, all listed on this page.

Where can I find Rivers of Nihil setlists?

10 setlists by Rivers of Nihil are on this page with the full song list in the order played — open any show to see the songs, the date and the venue.

How many songs does Rivers of Nihil play live?

Rivers of Nihil typically plays 5 songs — most concerts land between 5 and 6 across the last 10 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Rivers of Nihil open with?

Rivers of Nihil opened 6 of the last 10 concerts with "The Sub‐Orbital Blues".

What song does Rivers of Nihil close with?

Rivers of Nihil closed 10 of the last 10 concerts with "Where Owls Know My Name".

Which songs does Rivers of Nihil always play?

1 song was on the setlist at all 10 of the last recorded Rivers of Nihil concerts: Where Owls Know My Name.

What rare songs has Rivers of Nihil played recently?

7 songs appeared only once across the last 10 concerts: Clean, Despair Church, Focus, Hellbirds, Sand Baptism, Soil & Seed, The Void From Which No Sound Escapes.

Does Rivers of Nihil play the same setlist every night?

Partly. Two consecutive Rivers of Nihil concerts share about 4 of roughly 6 songs — a stable core with a rotating remainder.

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