In Their Darkened Shrines
Nile · 2002
58 min · 12 tracks · death metal · technical death metal
A ferocious blend of intricate riffs and ancient Egyptian themes creates an immersive sonic journey.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with intense peaks
- immersive sonic exploration of themes
- ferocious energy for focused listening
- wave-like pacing with dramatic shifts
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- avoid lengthy, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'In Their Darkened Shrines' was released in September 2002, Nile had established themselves as a leading force in technical death metal. This album followed their acclaimed second release, 'Black Seeds of Vengeance,' solidifying their reputation for combining brutal musicianship with thematic depth centered around Egyptian mythology.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Obscura· Necrophagist· Beyond Creation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Blessed Dead 4:53
- 2 Execration Text 2:46
- 3 Sarcophagus 5:09
- 4 Kheftiu Asar Butchiu 3:52
- 5 Unas Slayer of the Gods 11:43
- 6 Churning the Maelstrom 3:07
- 7 I Whisper in the Ear of the Dead 5:10
- 8 Wind of Horus 3:46
- 9 In Their Darkened Shrines: I. Hall of Saurian Entombment 5:09
- 10 In Their Darkened Shrines: II. Invocation to Seditious Heresy 3:51
- 11 In Their Darkened Shrines: III. Destruction of the Temple of the Enemies of Ra 3:11
- 12 In Their Darkened Shrines: IV. Ruins 6:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.