Founding Nevermore bassist Jim Sheppard has expressed his frustration over guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams’s decision to resurrect the band without his involvement. Sheppard called their actions “completely disrespectful,” accusing them of failing to consult him. The controversy arose after Loomis and Williams shared a teaser video on Friday (27th) featuring a major hint at the band’s return in 2025. Two days later, Sheppard’s wife, Priscila, addressed the issue publicly on a-now-non-public Facebook post, stating:
“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.”
