Annihilation of the Wicked
Nile · 2005
52 min · 10 tracks · death metal
Technical precision and brutal intensity collide with ancient themes, creating a sonic landscape of relentless aggression and intricate musicianship.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cast Down the Heretic — This track exemplifies Nile's signature blend of technicality and melody, featuring rapid tempo shifts and intricate guitar work that showcases their musicianship.
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User-Maat-Re — A standout track that blends aggressive riffs with atmospheric interludes, illustrating the band's ability to weave narrative elements from Egyptian mythology into their music.
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Annihilation of the Wicked — The title track encapsulates the album's themes through its relentless pace and heavy use of rhythmic complexities, making it a defining moment in their discography.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical prowess and thematic depth while maintaining a strong cohesion in its structure and sound.
What we noticed
- Many tracks feature rapid tempo changes, alternating between blast beats and slower, more methodical sections that highlight the band's technical skill.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- relentless aggression and intricacy
- ancient themes in intensity
- wave-like pacing through tracks
Maybe skip if you
- seeking calm and soothing sounds
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Annihilation of the Wicked was Nile's fifth studio album, solidifying their reputation within the death metal genre. Following the critically acclaimed Black Seeds of Vengeance, this album marked a continuation of their exploration into Egyptian mythology and complex arrangements, further establishing their unique sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Obscura· Necrophagist· Beyond Creation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dusk Falls upon the Temple of the Serpent on the Mount of Sunrise 0:51
- 2 Cast Down the Heretic 5:45
- 3 Sacrifice unto Sebek 3:03
- 4 User-Maat-Re 9:15
- 5 The Burning Pits of the Duat 3:53
- 6 Chapter of Obeisance Before Giving Breath to the Inert One in the Presence of the Crescent Shaped Horns 5:21
- 7 Lashed to the Slave Stick 4:18
Disc 2
- 1 Spawn of Uamenti 1:14
- 2 Annihilation of the Wicked 8:37
- 3 Von Unaussprechlichen Kulten 9:47
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