FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NICARUS UNLEASHES NEW EP “DEGREE OF DONENESS” AND PREMIERES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “VEGAN”
A raw, unfiltered sonic experience forged in reality
Listen to “Degree Of Doneness”:
https://share.amuse.io/album/nicarus-degree-of-doneness
EP links:
https://degree-of-doneness.submithublinks.com/
Watch the official video for “Vegan” below.
Israel – Emerging from the underground with intensity, purpose, and zero compromise, one-woman force Nicarus has unleashed her new EP, “Degree Of Doneness,” via GreenMuzic. Alongside the release comes the official music video for “Vegan,” one of the standout tracks from the new EP.
Blending post-grunge grit, stoner rock weight, blackened atmosphere, and alternative edge, Nicarus continues to carve out her own lane with a sound that is as unpredictable as it is deeply personal. Fans of Neurosis, Deftones, and Foo Fighters may find familiar territory here, but Nicarus has created something unmistakably her own.
At its core, “Degree Of Doneness” is a reflection of pressure, survival, transformation, and the reality of living through turbulent times. It is heavy, honest, and unapologetically raw. This is music that hits straight in the chest and lingers long after the final note fades.
“VEGAN” OFFICIAL VIDEO
The new official video for “Vegan” brings another dimension to the EP, giving listeners a visual entry point into the world Nicarus has created with “Degree Of Doneness.”
The track and video are part of a larger body of work born from an intensely personal and immediate creative process. Rather than chasing trends or following a predetermined formula, Nicarus embraces the raw emotion and urgency that have become central to her music.
Watch “Vegan” and experience Nicarus’ latest sonic assault for yourself.
ONE WOMAN. ONE VISION. ZERO SHORTCUTS.
Nicarus isn’t simply another studio project. She is a fully independent artist who has been building her vision since 2017, handling every aspect of her work from writing and performing to producing and engineering.
Her journey has taken her across the globe, including recording drums at Electrical Audio in Chicago with Sanford Parker and sessions at Urban Sound Studio in Norway, while continuing to develop her sound in her own GreenLab studio in Israel.
And she doesn’t stop at recording.
Nicarus also performs her material live as a complete one-woman band , armed with full gear and amplifiers. Her unique “Re-Amping” live show brings the same DIY spirit and controlled chaos to the stage. No backing band. No shortcuts. Just real amps, real instruments, and real energy.
MUSIC FORGED IN A TIME OF WAR
“Degree Of Doneness” was written in just three days during a time of war in Nicarus’ home country. That sense of urgency is woven throughout the EP.
One of the tracks also incorporates a Persian poem as a tribute to the Iranian people and culture, using music as a way to push back against division and create a space for connection through art and expression.
As one early statement about Nicarus’ music puts it:
“Nicarus creates music that doesn’t just ask to be heard, it demands to be felt.”
That spirit runs throughout “Degree Of Doneness.” The EP captures vulnerability, urgency, resilience, transformation, and the courage to stand fully in your truth.
With “Degree Of Doneness,” Nicarus proves she isn’t here to follow trends or play it safe. She is here to build something real, something loud, and something that matters.
“Degree Of Doneness” is out now via GreenMuzic.
RELEASE INFORMATION
Artist: Nicarus
EP: “Degree Of Doneness”
Featured Video: “Vegan”
Label: GreenMuzic
Production: The GreenLab of Tali Green
Written, Recorded, Produced & Engineered by: Nicarus
Management: GreenMuzic
Listen to “Degree Of Doneness”:
https://share.amuse.io/album/nicarus-degree-of-doneness
More EP links:
https://degree-of-doneness.submithublinks.com/
Follow Nicarus:
Website: https://share.google/BtxON22vsPdcDGVbb
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CQ94bNQuV/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tg_nicarus
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nicarus8468
Bandcamp: https://share.google/tPbuEG8nqv6nCEpz6
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RFVoveiHCBOeHQPqfzbn7
Contact : Tali Green – greenmuzicpro@gmail.com
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What she said
The timeline is short. On August 18, Bad Wolves were announced as part of Skillet’s autumn US run alongside Escape The Fate. On August 25 — seven days later — they announced they were off it.
KILLBOY’s account, in her own words in the video: she’d gathered everyone to say Bad Wolves would no longer be joining Skillet on the tour. She said Skillet’s camp didn’t want her to say anything, but that a statement had to be made, and that she’s never been someone who hides who she is — so rather than leave people to speculate, she’d tell them the truth.
Her version of what happened: Skillet announced them, and Skillet’s fans then did some fairly extensive research — research, she noted pointedly, that Skillet’s own booking agents and management hadn’t done. What those fans concluded was that she is trans and that she has an OnlyFans account.
Then the line that’s travelling: only one of those things is true. Have fun finding out. See you on the next tour.
She didn’t say which one. That was clearly the point.
Bad Wolves followed it up on their social channels with a message of support to their sex worker, trans and LGBTQ family.
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Worth being precise here, because a lot of coverage today won’t be.
Skillet have not commented. As of publication they’ve said nothing publicly about why Bad Wolves are no longer on the bill, and we have one side of that decision.
KILLBOY did not say Skillet removed them for a specific reason. Her account is that Skillet’s fans investigated her, and that the band came off the tour. She connected those two things; she didn’t put words in Skillet’s mouth about which finding drove it, or claim to know what was discussed internally.
And she deliberately didn’t confirm which accusation is accurate. So we’re not going to guess, and neither should anybody else. That withholding is the entire substance of what she did — the whole point was that strangers spent a week deciding who she is, and she declined to hand them a verdict.
If Skillet respond, that’s a genuinely bigger story than this one. Until then, this is what’s known.
Why the way she handled it works
Set aside where you land on any of it — the response itself is worth noting.
The standard playbook when a band gets pulled from a tour is a bland statement about scheduling conflicts and unforeseen circumstances. Everyone involved knows it’s fiction, the rumour mill runs anyway, and the artist ends up defined by whatever version travels fastest.
She did the opposite. She named the accusations herself, before anyone else could frame them, refused the premise that either would be shameful, and turned the ambiguity back on the people who’d been digging.
That’s a hard thing to pull off in ninety seconds, and she did it without sounding wounded or defensive.
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Where Bad Wolves are right now
Some context, because this is a band who’ve had a genuinely turbulent decade.
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The current core is John Boecklin, AJ Rebollo and Skinner.
She’s the second lineup change at that microphone in five years, and she’s now dealing with a level of scrutiny neither of her predecessors faced in quite this form — which says less about Bad Wolves than it does about where heavy music’s audience currently sits culturally.
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The tour itself
Skillet’s autumn US run continues with Escape The Fate still on the bill as far as anyone has announced.
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TL;DR
- What happened: Bad Wolves announced on August 25 that they’ve been removed from Skillet’s autumn US tour, one week after being confirmed on the bill.
- What KILLBOY said: Skillet’s fanbase investigated her background and concluded she is trans and has an OnlyFans account. She confirmed only one of the two is true and deliberately declined to say which.
- What she also said: Skillet’s camp didn’t want her to comment, but she felt a statement had to be made rather than leave people to speculate.
- What Skillet have said: nothing publicly as of publication.
- What Bad Wolves added: a message of support to their sex worker, trans and LGBTQ community.
- The rest of the bill: Escape The Fate remain on the tour as announced.
FAQ
Why were Bad Wolves dropped from Skillet’s tour?
According to vocalist Sara “KILLBOY” Skinner, Skillet’s fanbase researched her background after the band was announced on the bill and drew two conclusions about her, after which Bad Wolves were removed from the tour. Skillet have not publicly commented on the decision or given their own account of it.
What did Bad Wolves’ singer say?
In a video statement on August 25, 2026, Skinner said Skillet’s fans concluded she is trans and has an OnlyFans account, and confirmed that only one of the two claims is accurate — without specifying which. She said Skillet’s camp had preferred she not comment, but that she has never hidden who she is and didn’t want to leave people to speculate.
Is Sara “KILLBOY” Skinner trans?
She has not said. In her statement she confirmed only one of the two claims circulating about her is true and deliberately declined to identify which one, telling people they could work it out themselves. Speculating beyond that is exactly what she was pushing back against.
Have Skillet responded?
Not publicly. As of publication Skillet had made no statement about Bad Wolves’ removal from the tour, and the only account available is Bad Wolves’ own.
Who is in Bad Wolves now?
John Boecklin on drums, AJ Rebollo on guitar and Sara “KILLBOY” Skinner on vocals. Skinner is the band’s third vocalist, following founding singer Tommy Vext, who departed in 2021, and Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz.
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