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In the Beginning

Nile · 2000

42 min · 8 tracks · death metal · technical death metal

Technical precision and ancient themes collide in a ferocious blend of death metal and Egyptian mythology.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • ancient themes evoke imagery
  • intense focus on technicality
  • immersive listening experience
  • short bursts of intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek quick, catchy tunes

Where this album fits

Career context
In the Beginning is Nile's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed release Black Seeds of Vengeance in 1999. At this point in their career, Nile was solidifying their reputation for blending complex musical arrangements with historical and mythological themes, establishing themselves as pioneers in the technical death metal genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Obscura· Necrophagist· Beyond Creation

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Divine Intent 6:25
  • 2 The Black Hand of Set 2:20
  • 3 Wrought 8:44
  • 4 Immortality Through Art / Godless 5:15
  • 5 Extinct 9:36
  • 6 The Howling of the Jinn 2:22
  • 7 Ramses Bringer of War 4:55
  • 8 Die Rache Krieg Lied der Assyriche 2:44

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