Any NILE fans (I kinda doubt it, but...)

[AngraRULES]

Have been listening to "THOSE WHOM THE GODS DETEST" for a few days now.

It may be a bit early to say, but this could go down as being Nile's best record to date. It was produced by Neil Kernon (Queensryche, Cannibal Corpse, Nevermore), and the drums recorded by Erik Rutan (Hate Eternal).

The first thing that came to my mind was the quality of the production. Nile has never sounded so crystal clear on a disc. The songwriting is intricate as usual, and Karl Sanders is on top of his writing.

As the press release said, "this album will show all youngsters and newcomers just who is the leader of the pack!"

Death Metal fans make sure to check this out!!!

 

[Perditions Ghost]

Yeah, I've only given it one listen, but my first taste of it blew me away. It's awesome.

 

[Purveyor Of Evil]

Yes, sir and lots of other death/black metal bands, too.

 

[TychoCelchu]

Why doubt? I'm sure Nile has many fans in these parts. I'm one. Although frankly I lost interest after Annihilation of the Wicked because their albums just start to blur together. (Same issue with Vader, I don't feel a need to buy anything after Litany even though I really like their style). If this Nile album is really that great though, I might pick it up. In Their Darkened Shrines was the first album of theirs I liked and it continues to be my favorite. I like the two albums preceding it but ITDS just delivers the most goods at once IMO.
Ironically, production is one of things that keeps me away from a lot of modern death metal. I don't like overproduced, super-sterile, ultra clear production in this type of circumstance. I like a little rough, raw, murkiness. ITDS intentionally kept a certain swirling rawness to its production, which I really like about it (and similar).

 

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I love Nile, can't wait to hear this.

 

[Spiderpact]

They posted a track on myspace about a week ago. It sounds fantastic, and I can't wait to hear the rest of it!

http://www.myspace.com/nilecatacombs

 

[Palabra de Dios]

Has it leaked or something? I thought it wasn't coming out till November. The new track sounds amazing, and I've already seen some really positive reviews coming in.

But I am not surprised. I don't think Nile has a bad album, and they set a standard of excellent with Annihilation of the Wicked, but Ithyphallic was a monster too. I very much look forward to hearing the new album!

 

[Mr. Zane of HW]

Nile is one of those bands I prefer live. They always kicked my butt live, but on CD, I just couldn't get into it.

 

[War Ensemble]

Nile is one of those bands I prefer live. They always kicked my butt live, but on CD, I just couldn't get into it.

I feel the same way about Suffocation.

 

[GameFreac]

^^^ Same...Suffocation's live album is my favorite

But this is one of my favorites of the year...New Nile is really good. It surprised me for sure.

 

[AngraRULES]

Has it leaked or something? I thought it wasn't coming out till November. The new track sounds amazing, and I've already seen some really positive reviews coming in.

But I am not surprised. I don't think Nile has a bad album, and they set a standard of excellent with Annihilation of the Wicked, but Ithyphallic was a monster too. I very much look forward to hearing the new album!

I have had the promo for a few days, not sure about a leak. They did post the new song though, and as you said, it's amazing. The whole album imo is on that same level.

Nile is really one of the top death metal bands out there. I can't wait to see their upcoming tour!!!

 

[Palabra de Dios]

They're touring with Immolation and Mantic Ritual. It'll be a fun show.

 

[Pellaz]

Really looking forward to hearing this. I've been spinning Karl Sanders' solo CDs some lately, too.

 

[Palabra de Dios]

Really looking forward to hearing this. I've been spinning Karl Sanders' solo CDs some lately, too.

Just as good as the first solo CD. Great stuff. Good study/reading music.

 

[Cheiron]

Preordered it. Seems to be getting great early 'reviews.'

 

[7thSaviour]

I saw them a few years back and loved their live show! I used to have a couple of their older albums. My fave death metal band!

 

[eaeolian]

I like the MySpace tune a lot - I'll be checking out the disc, and I've never really been a fan. It sounds excellent.

 

[7thSaviour]

Nile is one of those bands I prefer live. They always kicked my butt live, but on CD, I just couldn't get into it.

Nile live: 13/13
Nile on disc: 12/13

 

[AngraRULES]

They're touring with Immolation and Mantic Ritual. It'll be a fun show.

I love how you leave out the best band of that tour (aside from Nile). Krisiun is always perfect live.

But I agree with you... It'll be a fun show.

Mantic Ritual, however, is a big pile of suck.

 

[AngraRULES]

Nile live: 13/13
Nile on disc: 12/13

Your system of ratings makes as much sense as the American system of measuring things