Nile recruit Vital Remains’ Scott Eames for immediate touring, Brian Kingsland to stay home

Nile have announced that guitarist/vocalist Brian Kingsland will be sitting out the band’s immediate touring plans due to the recent birth of his son. In his place the group have recruited Vital Remains vocalist Scott Eames. A statement issued by Nile two days ago, February 1, reads:

Congratulations to Brian Kingsland on the arrival of his newborn son! While Brian takes time for family, veteran metal guitarist Scott Eames will be joining us on Guitar and Vocals. Scott is an exceptionally talented motherfucker who has worked his ass off and earned his spot on stage with Nile. The band is as strong as ever and we are primed and ready to bring Metal to the fans on our upcoming tour starting in Nashville, TN on February 3rd! See you on the road! \m/Nile

Dates for the band’s blistering U.S. tour with Incantation, Sanguisugabogg and I AM run as follows:

02/03 Nashville, TN – Basement East
02/04 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)
02/05 Orlando, FL – The Haven
02/06 Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
02/08 Houston, TX – Scout Bar
02/09 Dallas, TX – GMB&G
02/10 San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
02/12 Phoenix, AZ – Nile Theater
02/13 San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick
02/15 Los Angeles, CA – 1720
02/16 Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone
02/18 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
02/19 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
02/21 Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
02/22 Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
02/23 Lincoln, NE – Royal Grove
02/24 Iowa City, IA – Wildwood
02/25 Minneapolis, MN – Cabooze
02/26 Joliet, IL – The Forge
02/27 Sauget, IL – Pop’s
03/01 Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
03/02 Detroit, MI – El Club
03/03 Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
03/04 Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse
03/05 Reading, PA – Reverb
03/06 Worcester, MA – Palladium (Upstairs)
03/08 New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
03/09 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
03/10 Richmond, VA – Canal Club
03/11 Greensboro, NC – Blind Tiger
03/12 Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero