Egyptian themes and imagery separate Nile from other death metal bands but their musicianship and creativity are what make them really stand out.
Each composition on Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka feels like an encapsulated epic, brought about by skilled dynamics that never surrender Nile's unapologetic brutality.
Adding to the epic feel is the group's bold decision to experiment with chanting, percussion, gongs, and flutes.
These experiments are particularly potent when used to offset quiet and loud; the middle eastern flute placed against the hell summoning wall of sound on "Opening of the Mouth" is a fierce example.
Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka is a stand-out death metal release, expanding the genre's scope but staying true to its extreme, blood soaked roots.
This release is a must for long time death metal fans and an excellent place for new listeners to begin.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smashing the Antiu | Nile | Play | 02:15 | 5 MB | 17 MB |
| 2 | Barra Edinazzu | Nile | Play | 02:43 | 6 MB | 20 MB |
| 3 | Serpent Headed Mask | Nile | Play | 02:14 | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| 4 | Ramses Bringer of War | Nile | Play | 04:42 | 10 MB | 34 MB |
| 5 | Stones of Sorrow | Nile | Play | 04:15 | 9 MB | 30 MB |
| 6 | The Howling of the Jinn | Nile | Play | 02:31 | 5 MB | 18 MB |
| 7 | Pestilence and Iniquity | Nile | Play | 01:50 | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| 8 | Opening of the Mouth | Nile | Play | 03:36 | 8 MB | 25 MB |
| 9 | Beneath Eternal Oceans of Sand | Nile | Play | 04:17 | 9 MB | 27 MB |
| 10 | Kudurru Maqlu | Nile | Play | 01:02 | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| 11 | Die Rache Krieg Lied Der | Nile | Play | 03:10 | 7 MB | 21 MB |
| 32 mins | 74 MB | |||||
| 32 mins | 233 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Hammoura | Drums, Dumbek, Vocals |
| 2 | Matthew F. Jacobson | Executive Producer |
| 3 | Bob Moore | Engineer, Producer |
| 4 | Bob Moore | Engineer, Producer |
| 5 | Nile | Group, Primary Artist, Producer |
| 6 | Adam Peterson | Artwork, Cover Image |
| 7 | Earl Sanders | Producer |
| 8 | Karl Sanders | Guitar, Vocals |
| 9 | Chief Spires | Bass, Vocals |
| 10 | Tibetan Monks | Chant |
| 11 | William J. Jr. Yurkiewicz | Executive Producer |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |