01/27/08 After another long battle, the guestbook is finally back in action.

01/24/08 The CD is now available for sale on the Merchandise page.

01/24/08 After a week of struggles with the hosting company and their server "upgrades" Smiling Death is finally back online.

01/04/08 The album has finally been released. The vinyl is available now, the CD shall be available at the end of January. Check out the Download page for samples and buy it from the Merchandise page.

Vinyl includes cover of Tears For Fears song "Mad World"
CD includes live video footage.

12/12/07 Yes, we have passed the official release date, but have no fear, the real release is happening soon.

10/08/07 New Rigor Sardonicous Patch added to merchandise page.

10/08/07 Finally, an official release date for the album has been set. 12/03/07. Due to production problems and delays, the Sleepless video will not be included on the CD version, but something EVEN better is taking its place...Stay tuned to this page for further developments.

08/08/07 The new album is nearly complete. Recording is done. Release should be sometime in September.

05/14/07 Some more minor site changes.

05/07/07 Site updates and additions. See if you can find them.

05/01/07 The split CD with DImentianon Amores Defunctuus Tuus Mater has finally been released. It is for sale on the Merchandise page

04/09/07 The "real" release date for the split CD is now 04/15/07. We'll see. . .

02/23/07 Split CD with DImentianon supposed release date 03/30/07. The CD is complete and ready to go.

11/30/06 Work continues on the new album. Tentative release late spring/early summer 2007.

10/11/06 New video for Parasitosis added.

09/09/06 New song Blood of the Seraphim posted on the Rigor myspace page.

07/24/06 With extensive therapy and rehabilitation, "?!" seems to be on the road to recovery. Let's hope it is a full and long one.

07/23/06 Video for Parasitosis added to the site.

07/21/06 "?!" seems to have suffered a severe bout of amnesia. Drastic steps are being taken towards complete cognitive restoration.

07/02/06 Rigor is currently working on new songs for a fourth album. Expect it to be released fall 2006/winter 2007. Stay tuned for more news on a split release with Dimentianon.

04/13/06 Risus ex Mortuus for sale on the Merchandise page.

03/09/06 Risus ex Mortuus released by Endless Desperation. Will be available from Smiling Death soon.

01/11/06 More bands added to the Skepticism Tribute. Bands and songs list.

01/11/06 New downloads added.

01/01/06 The recording of Risus ex Mortuus has been completed. Stay tuned for the release date.

12/27/05 Joe's letter to Santa.

12/18/05 New pictures added from North Six 07/15/05. 

11/03/05 Show at the Village Pub South 12/10/05

11/01/05 Rigor is rerecording the album Risus ex Mortuus to be released by Endless Desperation. Additional songs will be included in this recording. We hope to have the recording done by January.

09/08/05 Rigor to appear on Tribute to Skepticism titled "Entering The Leviation". It is to be released by Foreshadow with Red Stream. Bands and songs list.

08/16/2005 Apocalypsis Damnare available for purchase on Merchandise Page.

07/05/05 Apocalypsis Damnare will be released August 6th to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the dropping of the Hiroshima atomic bomb.

06/04/05 Day of Doom III - Pilgrimage of Doom at NorthSix 07/15/05

06/04/05 Necrophilia Papers.

05/16/05 Joe will be performing a classical guitar set at the L.I. Breast Cancer Walk (www.libreastcancerwalk.org) which will consist of works by J.S. Bach, Joseph J. Fogarazzo, and Julio S. Sagreras.

05/16/05 Rigor has decided to decline the 06/03/05 show at the Village Pub South.

04/25/05 Show at The Village Pub South 06/03/05

02/23/05 Ashes to Ashes Doom Festival

02/21/05 Show at NorthSix 03/13/05

02/08/05 Show at the Backstage 02/19/05

01/06/05 Show at the Backstage 01/22/05 Show Cancelled due to blizzard

01/04/05 Rigor Rebuttal Regarding Vocals

12/28/04 Joe at the Circus

12/27/04 Joe's letter to Santa

12/23/04 The Merchandise page finally has merchandise.

12/14/04 Rigor will be rerecording Apocalypsis Damnare in the very near future. We would also like to welcome Steve Moran as an official member of Rigor Sardonicous.

11/27/04 New page added. Other Stuff done by the members of Rigor.

11/03/04: Principia Sardonica Album Release Show  is scheduled for December 4th at NorthSix in Williamsburg Brooklyn. This show will feature Steve Moran, formerly of the legendary Evoken, on bass. 

Principia Sardonica, the third full album release from Rigor Sardonicous is slated for release in early November. Stay tuned for the latest developments.

"Evening Stars" and Joe at the WTC.