Avernus is a Texas sextet featuring vocalist Rick McCoy, guitarists Erick Kikke and Robert Franco, keyboard player Chris Predkiewcz, bassist Tony Volpe, and drummer Rick Yfrach. The band released their first album, ...Of the Fallen, in 1997, and, thanks to the contribution of female vocalist Rhiannon, their goth metal sound is very reminiscent of Holland's the Gathering. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia