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Band
Nile
Title
Those Whom The Gods Detest
Type
LP/EP
Company
Nuclear Blast
YOR
2009
Style
Death
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4/16/2010 - Review by: Greg Watson

Nile
Those Whom The Gods Detest

Company: Nuclear Blast Records
Release: 2009
Genre: Death
Reviewer: Chaoslord

  • Easy to get sucked into the atmospheric world



    • Another Nile album has been unleashed upon us and it doesn't disappoint. Since their inception back in 1993, Nile has continued to release quality stuff. Gods also offers a insight into the writing process that Karl Sanders goes through with extensive liner notes that detail the impetus behind each song.

    Sanders' vocals and guitar work are nothing short of bone shearing in their technical prowess and pure guttural genius. I have continued to look forward to each album that Nile releases and will continue to do so as long as they are around. The only problem, if you can even call it a problem, is that because fans have come to expect such perfection, it is hard to disappoint with each new album they release.

    Nile offers an insight into the world, mythology and culture of ancient Egypt as well as their interpretation of works by H.P. Lovecraft. The song material is very involving and easy to get sucked into the atmospheric world that Sanders so masterfully creates on each album.

    Death metal fans should already have this in their collection. If you don't have this album yet, go out and buy it before this album goes into the catacombs.


    • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
      4 :AVE RATING

    ALL REVIEWS FOR: NILE
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    DOR
    COMPANY
    		 REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
    At the Gate of Sethu
    2012
    Nuclear Blast
    		Greg Watson6/22/2012
    4
    Those Whom The Gods Detest
    2009
    Nuclear Blast
    		Greg Watson4/16/2010
    4
    What Should Not Be Unearthed
    2015
    Nuclear Blast
    		Greg Watson8/20/2015
    3

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