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Singer Jason Lekberg Revealed as the model for Pantera’s Vulgar Display of Power Anniversary Graphic Novel and Record Re-issue as Painted by the World Famous Paul Booth

Complete Recording Follow Up EP ‘Noct’ with Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Deftones, White Zombie)

NYC metal band NEFARIANT have released the music video for their second single ‘Tonight’ off their debut EP Fowl. The video release celebrates the NEFARIANT debut to a sold-out headline show in Brooklyn on February 28th 2020, two weeks before the world went into lockdown. “This video is a celebration of the city we call home. With its resilience, attitude and striking skyline, it only felt right to create a video as powerful and moving as the song it was for” said Nefariant pianist Paul Cibrano. ‘Tonight’ was directed by Matthew Brewster and Christoph Manuel of ENGN RM. Watch the video here and stream the EP Fowl here.

Vocalist Jason Lekberg has also been revealed as the model for the deluxe cover of Pantera’s Vulgar Display of Power graphic novel created by Z2 Comics which includes a Vinyl Re-issue of that album. World famous tattoo artist Paul Booth painted the image and asked Jason to sit as the model for his interpretation of the moment after the iconic punch featured on the original album cover. Jason Lekberg says of the experience “As if being friends and working with the legendary Paul Booth wasn't enough, I am honored to have been used as the subject for his interpretation of one of the most important albums in my life. The Pantera camp surprised us by making it the cover of the Deluxe vinyl reissue of the album as well as their new Graphic Novel and 14-year-old me is losing his mind." Pre-order the graphic novel and album here.

Nefariant have also recently returned from The Wilderness in Los Angeles where they have just finished recording their follow up to Fowl, titled Noct, with producer Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Deftones, White Zombie). A release date for this EP will be announce in the near future.

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Dearly Beloved: Nov 6th we return to the Knitting Factory Brooklyn with our good friends Sun & Flesh, The Unbroken, & Resolution15. This show is all ages and you can get tix at https://lnk.to/nov6_21.

Due to overwhelming demand and relaxing of restrictions for outdoor events, there will be a limited number of tickets available at the door, first come, first served, Doors at 6pm

NYC Metal Band NEFARIANT Release Debut EP ‘FOWL’ - Stream It Here.

Premiere Music Video for Debut Single ‘Life on Fire’ with Metal Injection.  Watch It Here.

Announce June 12th Outdoor Headline Show and August 21st Support Show with Byzantine in Brooklyn

NYC metal band NEFARIANT, have released their debut EP Fowl as well as the music video for Life on Fire, the first single from Fowl, now live on Metal Injection (insert link). The band is also announcing its first in a series of shows, the first as a headline show on June 12th and the second as direct support for Byzantine on August 21st, both shows at Arrogant Swine in Brooklyn. Both shows will follow all current Covid guidelines for safety and curfew.

"NEFARIANT blends the elegance and brutality of metal in a way I haven't experienced since TYPE O NEGATIVE. There's an unmatched passion and sophistication to their art and I'm excited to see what they continue to create", said visionary Life on Fire music video director Frankie Nasso (Mudvayne, Nothing More) about the band.

NEFARIANT debuted to a sold out headline show in Brooklyn on February 28th 2020, two weeks before the world went into lockdown. Singer Jason Lekberg recalls, “The unfortunate timing of our initial launch became the rare opportunity to slow down and marinate. Though there are few things I like less than re-doing work, I'm excited to have had this past year to grow as a band and gain even more clarity in our vision.”

After spending the quarantine re-mixing the EP with Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Deftones) and re-mastering with Paul Logus (Corey Taylor, Anthrax), NEFARIANT finally felt like they had found their voice that drives the ‘elegant and brutal’ mindset of the project. “We felt like Ulrich really understood where we were coming from and what we were trying to create. It’s challenging to find a balance between heavy riffs and heavily melodic piano parts where both segments find synergy to complement one another instead of drown each one out. Ulrich helped us find that voice”, said NEFARIANT pianist Paul Cibrano.

NEFARIANT is (left to right) bassist Dan Martinez (Alekhine’s Gun), pianist Paul Cibrano, vocalist Jason Lekberg (ex-IKILLYA), guitarist Dustin Tooker (ex-Grade 8), and drummer Drew Maciejewski (ex- IKILLYA).

Nefariant is an all new, NYC based metal band comprised of dedicated, seasoned musicians.

Nefariant is: (left to right)
Dan Martinez - Bass (Alekhine's Gun)  
Paul Cibrano - Piano  
Jason Lekberg - Vocals (ex-IKILLYA)  
Dustin Tooker - Guitars (ex-Grade8)  
Drew Maciejewski - Drums (ex-IKILLYA)

Photo by Frankie Nasso

Nefariant means to unapologetically be yourself, to see failure as an opportunity, to follow your own path regardless of public opinion. Those who are Nefariant get kicked in the teeth and smile back. It’s knowing that you are not owed anything and nothing can stop you. Nefariant is brutal elegance.  Nefariant is educated rebellion.  Nefariant is bad in the best way.