Vile Nilotic Rites is the ninth studio album by American technical death metal band Nile, released through Nuclear Blast on November 1, 2019. It is the band's only album with bassist/vocalist Brad Parris and first with guitarist/vocalist Brian Kingsland,[1] the latter of whom replaced Dallas Toler-Wade in 2017.[2] Two singles, "Long Shadows of Dread" and the title track, were released from the album.[1] Nile toured North America throughout November and December 2019 in support of the record.[3]
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| Released | November 1, 2019 | |||
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| Genre | Technical death metal | |||
| Length | 54:54 | |||
| Label | Nuclear Blast | |||
| Producer | Karl Sanders | |||
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Background and recording
editDrummer George Kollias called Vile Nilotic Rites a "special album for all of us since each member contributed on this a lot. I feel it represents the teamwork spirit Nile has right now and that shows on stage as well."[4] The album was recorded at Serpent Headed Studios in Greenville, South Carolina.[4]
The son of frontman Karl Sanders, Kael Sanders, appears as a guest vocalist on the album, as well as several other guest vocalists.
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Blabbermouth.net | 8/10[5] |
| MetalSucks.net |   [6] |
The album was generally well-received by critics and fans alike. Writing for Metal Injection, Austin Weber noted that the most distinct difference about the album from the band's other albums is the "influx of what you might call more "traditional" tech-death lead-work taking a larger role here beyond their patented frenetic riff style".[1]
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Karl Sanders
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" (Instrumental) |
| 1:42 |
| 9. | "Where Is the Wrathful Sky" |
| 4:40 |
| 10. | "The Imperishable Stars Are Sickened" |
| 8:00 |
| 11. | "We Are Cursed" |
| 6:53 |
| Total length: | 54:54 | ||
Personnel
editNile
- Karl Sanders – guitars, vocals, keyboards
- George Kollias – drums, percussion
- Brad Parris – bass, vocals
- Brian Kingsland – guitars, vocals
Additional musicians
- Mike Breazeale – guest vocal
- Joe Vesano - additional vocal
- Jason Hohenstein - additional vocal
- Joshua Ward - additional vocal
- Zach Jeter - additional vocal
- Loren Forester - additional vocal
- Kael Sanders - additional vocal
- Hunter Ross - additional vocal
- William Boyd - additional vocal
- Matt Arflin - additional vocal
Production and design
- Karl Sanders – production, recording
- Mark Lewis – mixing and mastering
- Jim Touras – engineering (drums)
- George Dovolos – engineering (drums)
- Brian Muniz – engineering (assistant)
- Michael "Xaay" Loranc – cover art, layout
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[7] | 54 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[8] | 72 |
| Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[9] | 94 |
References
edit- ^ a b c Weber, Austin (October 29, 2019). "Tech-Death Tuesday: NILE Becomes Reborn Once More Through Vile Nilotic Rites". Metal Injection. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ Divita, Joe (September 6, 2019). "Nile Unveil Ninth Album 'Vile Nilotic Rites' + Debut New Song". Loudwire. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ Divita, Joe (October 7, 2019). "Nile Let Rip on Malevolent 'Vile Nilotic Rites' Title Track". Loudwire. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ a b "NILE: Lyric Video For 'Vile Nilotic Rites' Title Track". Blabbermouth.net. October 7, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ Lawson, Dom. "CD Reviews - Vile Nilotic Rites". Blabbermouth. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
- ^ Treppel, Jeff. "Album Review: Do Nile Annihilate Dark Shrines of Vengeance on Vile Nilotic Rites?". MetalSucks.net. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Nile – Vile Nilotic Rites" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- ^ "Top 100 Albumes – Semana 45: del 01.11.2019 al 07.11.2019" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved November 13, 2019.