Vile Nilotic Rites
Nile · 2019
54 min · 11 tracks · death metal
Technical death metal with intricate riffs and relentless rhythms, exploring themes of ancient mythology and human brutality.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Oxford Handbook of Savage Genocidal Warfare — This track showcases Nile's signature blend of brutal instrumentation and lyrical focus on historical atrocities, setting a tone that resonates throughout the album.
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Seven Horns of War — With its epic length and intricate arrangements, this track exemplifies the band's technical prowess and ability to weave storytelling into their music.
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Revel in Their Suffering — This song features intense tempo shifts and aggressive riffs, making it a standout example of Nile's ability to create chaotic yet calculated musical landscapes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical proficiency and thematic depth, making it a strong entry in Nile's discography.
What we noticed
- Each song incorporates intricate guitar riffs that often intertwine with blast beats, creating a dense wall of sound.
- Several tracks include atmospheric interludes that contrast sharply with the aggressive instrumentation, providing brief moments of respite.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- ancient themes with modern intensity
- immersive journey of sound
- engaging intricate guitar work
- cathartic release through intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 1, 2019, 'Vile Nilotic Rites' is Nile's ninth studio album, following their 2015 release 'What Should Not Be Unearthed.' At the time, the band was solidifying its legacy in the death metal genre while continuing to push the boundaries of technicality and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Obscura· Necrophagist· Beyond Creation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Long Shadows of Dread 4:07
- 2 The Oxford Handbook of Savage Genocidal Warfare 3:09
- 3 Vile Nilotic Rites 3:28
- 4 Seven Horns of War 8:48
- 5 That Which Is Forbidden 5:35
- 6 Snake Pit Mating Frenzy 2:48
- 7 Revel in Their Suffering 5:44
- 8 Thus Sayeth the Parasites of the Mind 1:42
- 9 Where Is the Wrathful Sky 4:40
- 10 The Imperishable Stars Are Sickened 8:00
- 11 We Are Cursed 6:53
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