Worship the Animal

With four critically acclaimed albums, a few EPs, and several world tours under their belt, Nile has raised the bar for extreme metal bands musically, lyrically, and conceptually. Their withering live performances are nothing short of legendary.
Formed in 1993 by Karl Sanders, Chief Spires, and Pete Hammoura, Nile wasted little time combining their interest in Egyptian history, culture, and lore with the ferocity of modern death metal. Using a symphonic approach to songwriting and arrangement, Nile unleashed an uncompromising attack that fused unique, technical death metal with organic Middle Eastern tones. Their unique lyrical approach was inspired by Sanders' interpretation of ancient Egyptian inscriptions, temple carvings, papyri, hieroglyphics, and tomb paintings depicting ancient battles, rituals, and religious ceremonies. Each following year brought a new recording, which marked a large step forward in their musical evolution.