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| name = Nile
| name = Nile
| image = Nile 2010.jpg
| image = Nile at Party.San Open Air 2012.jpg
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| caption = Nile performing at Santana Hall in 2010. From left to right: [[Karl Sanders]], Dallas Toler-Wade and Chris Lollis.
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| caption = Nile at Party.San Metal Open Air 2012
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| origin = [[Greenville, South Carolina]], U.S.
| genre = <!-- Please leave the genre section like this. The inclusions of "oriental metal" and "Egyptian music" is original research. Also, please leave the technical death metal part there unless you have very good reason as to eliminate it and if consensus agrees.--> {{flatlist|
| background = group_or_band
* [[Technical death metal]]
| origin = [[Greenville, South Carolina]]
* [[brutal death metal]]
| genre = <!-- Please leave the genre section like this. The inclusions of "oriental metal" and "Egyptian music" is original research. Also, please leave the technical death metal part there unless you have very good reason as to eliminate it and if consensus agrees.-->[[Death metal]], [[technical death metal]]
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| years_active = 1993&ndash;present
| years_active = 1993–present
| label = [[Relapse Records|Relapse]], [[Nuclear Blast]]
| label = {{flatlist|
| associated_acts = [[1349 (band)|1349]], [[Acheron (band)|Acheron]], [[Angelcorpse]], [[Belphegor (band)|Belphegor]], [[Brujeria (band)|Brujeria]], [[God Dethroned]], [[Hate Eternal]], [[Malevolent Creation]], [[Nachtmystium]], [[Nightfall (band)|Nightfall]]
* [[Relapse Records|Relapse]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.nile-catacombs.net/}}
* [[Nuclear Blast]]
| current_members = [[Karl Sanders]]<br />Dallas Toler-Wade<br />[[George Kollias (drummer)|George Kollias]]<br />Todd Ellis
* [[Napalm Records|Napalm]]
}}
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
* [[1349 (band)|1349]]
* [[Acheron (band)|Acheron]]
* [[Angelcorpse]]
* [[Belphegor (band)|Belphegor]]
* [[Brujeria (band)|Brujeria]]
* Contrarian
* Enthean
* [[God Dethroned]]
* {{nowrap|[[Hate Eternal]]}}
* [[Malevolent Creation]]
* [[Nachtmystium]]
* [[Nightfall (band)|Nightfall]]
* {{nowrap|Narcotic Wasteland}}
}}
| current_members = * [[Karl Sanders]]
* [[George Kollias (drummer)|George Kollias]]
* Brian Kingsland
* Dan Vadim Von
* Zach Jeter
| past_members = * Chief Spires
* Pete Hammoura
* John Ehlers
* [[Dallas Toler-Wade]]
* [[Tony Laureano]]
* Jon Vesano
* Chris Lollis
* Todd Ellis
* Brad Parris
| website = {{URL|nile-official.com}}
}}
}}


'''Nile''' is an American [[death metal]] band from [[Greenville, South Carolina]], formed in 1993. The band's current lineup consists of founding member [[Karl Sanders]] (guitars, vocals), [[George Kollias (drummer)|George Kollias]] (drums), Brian Kingsland (guitars, vocals), Dan Vadim Von (bass, vocals), and Zach Jeter (guitars, vocals). The band is known for their dedicated lyrical and musical style, which is inspired by [[Egyptology]] and works of [[H. P. Lovecraft]]. Since its formation, the band has released ten [[Studio album|studio albums]], two [[Compilation album|compilations]], three [[Extended play|extended plays]], two [[Demo (music)|demos]], three [[Single (music)|singles]], and five [[Music video|music videos]]. Their latest studio album, ''[[The Underworld Awaits Us All]]'', was released on August 23, 2024, through [[Napalm Records]].
'''Nile''' is an American [[technical death metal]] band from [[Greenville, South Carolina|Greenville]], [[South Carolina]], formed in 1993. Their music and lyrics are inspired by [[Ancient Egypt]]ian/[[Near Eastern]] [[mysticism]], [[Ancient egypt#Historical development|history]], [[Ancient Egyptian religion|religion]], and [[Art of Ancient Egypt|art]], as well as stories by [[H. P. Lovecraft]].


== History ==
== History ==
===1990s===
Nile formed in their hometown of Greenville in 1993. With their self-proclaimed trademark of "Ithyphallic metal," [[Karl Sanders]] (guitar/vocals), Chief Spires (bass/vocals), and Pete Hammoura (drums) debuted with their ''[[Festivals of Atonement]]'' EP in 1995, leading Nile to a southwestern tour in support of other big metal acts such as [[Obituary (band)|Obituary]], [[Deicide (band)|Deicide]], and [[Broken Hope]].
Nile formed in Greenville, South Carolina in 1993 from a previous band called Morriah, which founding member [[Karl Sanders]] had performed in since the 1980s.<ref name="Metalship">{{cite web |date=February 12, 2013 |url=http://en.metalship.org/interviews/258-Nile |title=Interview with Karl Sanders of Nile |publisher=Metalship |access-date=March 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131206214026/http://en.metalship.org/interviews/258-Nile |archive-date=December 6, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The name of the band was taken from the [[Nile river]]. Nile released a self-titled thrash-influenced demo in 1994 (re-issued in 2011 under the title ''Worship the Animal - 1994: The Lost Recordings'').<ref name=GunShy>Harris, Chris. {{usurped|[https://web.archive.org/web/20150203161946/http://gunshyassassin.com/news/nile%E2%80%99s-unreleased-1994-lp-to-be-released-this-fall/ Nile's Unreleased 1994 LP To Be Released This Fall]}} gunshyassassin.com. August 4, 2011. Retrieved on August 5, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metalreviews.com/reviews/album/7416|title=Nile - Worship the Animal - 1994: The Lost Recordings|publisher=Metal Reviews|access-date=September 18, 2018}}</ref> Sanders, vocalist/bassist Chief Spires and drummer Pete Hammoura released the ''[[Festivals of Atonement]]'' EP in 1995, leading Nile to a southwestern tour in support of other metal acts such as [[Obituary (band)|Obituary]], [[Deicide (band)|Deicide]], and [[Broken Hope]].

Visceral Productions was responsible for releasing Nile's EP ''Ramses Bringer of War'' in 1997, and was going to release their first album ''[[Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka]]'', if they had not gone out of business later that year. However, [[Relapse Records]] was open to releasing it in early 1998, giving Nile a wider distribution and a chance to hit the road with [[Incantation (band)|Incantation]] and [[Morbid Angel]].


The EP ''Ramses Bringer of War'' was released by Visceral Productions in 1997. The label was due to release the band's first full-length album ''[[Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka]]'', but went out of business later that year. However, [[Relapse Records]] was open to releasing it early on, giving Nile a wider distribution and a chance to tour with [[Incantation (American band)|Incantation]] and [[Morbid Angel]].
The follow-up, ''Black Seeds of Vengeance'', was released in late 2000. Prior to this release, Pete Hammoura left the band due to injuries sustained while touring for The Catacombs. He tore his [[rotator cuff]] and could not recover the use of his arm fully in time to undertake the physical stress of a touring death metal band. He did not want to leave and thought a few more months of rehabilitation could get him up to speed.{{citation needed|date = June 2010}} However, since the band thought he was holding them back, it was agreed that he leave. Derek Roddy drummed on all of the tracks (except “To Dream of Ur”) as a session musician. Also, prior to ''[[Black Seeds of Vengeance]]'', Dallas Toler-Wade joined as a second guitarist/vocalist. A collection of remastered recordings, ''[[In the Beginning (Nile album)|In the Beginning]]'', was released later the same year.


===2000s===
Chief Spires left the bands a few months after the release of ''Black Seeds of Vengeance'' citing personal and professional differences. He was replaced by Jon Vesano. The band also found a new drummer in Tony Laureano.
[[Image:Nileband.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Nile performing at Jaxx Nightclub on August 27, 2007, in Springfield, Virginia]]
The follow-up, ''[[Black Seeds of Vengeance]]'', was released in September 2000. Prior to the release, drummer Pete Hammoura left the band due to injuries sustained while touring with Catacomb. Derek Roddy stepped in as a session musician to perform on all of the tracks (except "To Dream of Ur"). Also, prior to the album, [[Dallas Toler-Wade]] joined as a second guitarist/vocalist. Chief Spires left the band a few months after the release of ''Black Seeds of Vengeance'', citing personal and professional differences. He was replaced by Jon Vesano. The band also found new drummer Tony Laureano.


By 2002, ''[[In Their Darkened Shrines]]'' was released. One reviewer noted that the album gave "death metal a cinematic, symphonic twist".<ref name="Music">{{cite book
In 2002, ''[[In Their Darkened Shrines]]'' was released. One reviewer noted that the album gave "death metal a cinematic, symphonic twist".<ref name="Music">{{cite book
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The follow-up album ''[[Annihilation of the Wicked]]'' was released in 2005. Greek drummer [[George Kollias (drummer)|George Kollias]] stepped in to replace Laureano, who left before the recording sessions began. After recording the bass parts for the album, Jon Vesano also left the band. He was temporarily replaced by Joe Payne on the following tour. Another [[Darren Doane]] directed video was shot for the song "Sacrifice Unto Sebek".
[[Image:Nileband.PNG|thumb|left|200px|Nile performing live at Jaxx Nightclub on August 27, 2007 in [[Springfield, Virginia]].]]


In May 2006, Nile signed a recording contract with [[Nuclear Blast]]. On February 26, 2007, Nile entered the studio and began recording their fifth full-length album entitled ''[[Ithyphallic (album)|Ithyphallic]]'', which was their first release with the label. Karl Sanders had confirmed a release date of June 29, 2007, via a posting on the band's message board, which was later pushed back to July 20, 2007. As a special bonus, Nuclear Blast gave several fans the opportunity to listen to the new album two weeks before its release if they could decipher a hieroglyphic message, to which "papyrus" was the answer. Upon the album's release, it sold 4,600 copies, which enabled Nile to get onto the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] for the first time, reaching No.&nbsp;162 on that chart.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/nile-ithyphallic-enters-finnish-chart-at-no/ |title=Nile: 'Ithyphallic' Enters Finnish Chart At No. 13 |website=Blabbermouth.net |date=August 3, 2007 |access-date=September 6, 2015}}</ref>
''[[Annihilation of the Wicked]]'' was released in 2005. New drummer [[George Kollias (drummer)|George Kollias]] stepped in to replace [[Tony Laureano]], who left before the recording began. After recording the bass for ''Annihilation of the Wicked'', Jon Vesano also left the band. He was temporary replaced by Joe Payne on the following tour. Another [[Darren Doane]] directed video was shot for "Sacrifice Unto Sebek".


On March 21, 2007, Nile was confirmed as a "Second Stage" act for [[Ozzfest#Ozzfest 2007|Ozzfest 2007]]. A message from Karl Sanders via Nile's [[MySpace]] profile indicated that they were excited to finally bring true death metal to an Ozzfest audience. From March to April 2008, Nile went on a headlining tour in the United States with [[Suicide Silence]], [[The Faceless]], [[Unexpect]], and [[Warbringer]]. From September to October 2008, Nile set out on a European headlining tour with [[Grave (band)|Grave]], [[Omnium Gatherum]] and [[Severe Torture]]. In October 2008, the band planned to take their ''Ithyphallic'' tour to South Africa for a booking of three shows, but were canceled for unknown reasons.
In May 2006, Nile signed a recording contract with [[Nuclear Blast]]. On February 26, 2007, Nile entered the studio and began recording their fifth full-length album entitled ''[[Ithyphallic (album)|Ithyphallic]]'', which was their first release with Nuclear Blast. [[Karl Sanders]] had confirmed a release date of June 29 via a posting on the band's message board, which was later pushed back to July 20, 2007. As a special bonus, Nuclear Blast gave several fans the opportunity to listen to the new album two weeks before its release if they could decipher a hieroglyphic message, to which "papyrus" was the answer. Upon the album's release, it sold 4,600 copies, which enabled Nile to get onto the [[Billboard 200]] for the first time, {{Citation needed|date=August 2011}} reaching #162 on that chart.


In June 2009, Nile entered the recording studio to begin work on their sixth full-length album entitled ''[[Those Whom the Gods Detest]]''. The album was released on November 3, 2009, and was critically well-received, with one reviewer suggesting "pretty much the only thing standing in Nile's way at this point is the fact that we as listeners have become so accustomed to the band's excellence that another excellent album seems almost par for the course".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.onemetal.com/2009/12/07/nile-those-whom-the-gods-detest/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101114075318/http://www.onemetal.com/2009/12/07/nile-those-whom-the-gods-detest/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 14, 2010 |title=Album review |publisher=Onemetal.com |access-date=October 20, 2011 }}</ref>
On March 21, 2007, Nile was confirmed as a "Second Stage" act for [[Ozzfest#Ozzfest 2007|Ozzfest 2007]]. A message from Karl Sanders via Nile's [[MySpace]] profile indicated that they were excited to finally bring true death metal to an Ozzfest audience. In March/April 2008, Nile went on a US headlining tour with [[Suicide Silence]], [[The Faceless]], [[Unexpect]], and [[Warbringer]]. In September/October 2008, Nile set out on a European headlining tour with [[Grave (band)|Grave]], [[Omnium Gatherum]] and [[Severe Torture]]. In October 2008 the band planned to take their ''Ithyphallic'' tour to South Africa for a booking of three shows but they were canceled for unknown reasons.


===2010s===
In June 2009, Nile entered the recording studio to begin work on their sixth full-length album, entitled ''[[Those Whom the Gods Detest]]''. The album was released in November of the same year, and was critically well-received - with one reviewer suggesting "pretty much the only thing standing in Nile’s way at this point is the fact that we as listeners have become so accustomed to the band’s excellence that another excellent album seems almost par for the course".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onemetal.com/2009/12/07/nile-those-whom-the-gods-detest/ |title=Album review |publisher=Onemetal.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-20}}</ref> It sold 3,500 copies in its first week of release in America, peaking at #160 on the Billboard 200.
[[File:Nile in performance (São Paulo, 2010).jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Nile performing at Santana Hall in 2010. From left to right: [[Karl Sanders]], Dallas Toler-Wade and Chris Lollis.]]
On October 21, 2010, bassist Chris Lollis was confirmed as the new member for Nile, after four years of session work with the band. On December 6, 2011, Nile announced work in progress, and the completion of drum tracking, for their upcoming album in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=15276 |title=New Album |website=Metalstorm.net |access-date=December 21, 2011}}</ref>


On February 4, 2012, Karl Sanders announced on his Facebook page that they had a new bassist, Todd Ellis, who would contribute vocals to the new record.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/KarlSandersOfficial/posts/376465202379435|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729183950/http://www.facebook.com/KarlSandersOfficial/posts/376465202379435|url-status=dead|title=This Weekend is... &#124; Facebook|website=[[Facebook]]|access-date=September 24, 2012|archive-date=July 29, 2012}}</ref> The next day, he explained on the band's official forum that he had lost contact with Chris Lollis during the writing and recording of the upcoming album, and after three months of silence from him they hired a replacement.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nilechat.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22565&start=75#p629165 |title=NileChat • View topic - Drums are Done ! |publisher=Nilechat.net |access-date=September 6, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151016152307/http://www.nilechat.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22565&start=75#p629165 |archive-date=October 16, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The seventh album ''[[At the Gate of Sethu]]'' was released on June 29, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/nile-at-the-gate-of-sethu-track-listing-unveiled/|title=NILE: 'At The Gate Of Sethu' Track Listing Unveiled|date=May 23, 2012 |publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=May 23, 2012}}</ref>
On October 21, 2010, Chris Lollis was confirmed as the new permanent bassist for Nile, after four years of session work with the band.<ref>[http://www.nile-catacombs.net/index2.htm ]{{dead link|date=October 2011}}</ref>


On February 9, 2015, Todd Ellis left the band, citing "unforeseen circumstances beyond my control".<ref name="Todd Ellis Official">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/ToddEllisOfficial |title=Todd Ellis Official |publisher=Facebook |access-date=September 6, 2015}}</ref> Nile's eighth studio album ''[[What Should Not Be Unearthed]]'' was released on August 28, 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/nile-to-release-what-should-not-be-unearthed-album-in-august/ |title=Nile To Release 'What Should Not Be Unearthed' Album in August |website=Blabbermouth.net |date=May 26, 2015 |access-date=September 6, 2015}}</ref>
On October 11, 2011, Goomba Music released ''Worship the Animal'', which is a newly titled version of Nile's demo, which the band's original line-up recorded in 1994.<ref name = GunShy>Harris, Chris. [http://gunshyassassin.com/news/nile%E2%80%99s-unreleased-1994-lp-to-be-released-this-fall/ Nile’s Unreleased 1994 LP To Be Released This Fall] gunshyassassin.com. 2011-08-04. Retrieved on 2011-08-05.</ref>


In the summer of 2016, the band took part in the Summer Slaughter tour.
On December 6, 2011, Nile announced work in progress, and the completion of drum tracking, for their upcoming album in 2012. Karl Sanders commented: "We are finished tracking drums for the new Nile album - George, Dallas, Neil Kernon, and I spent a week with Bob Moore at the Soundlab in Columbia SC, tracking drums. We were expecting a long grueling session - some of this material is very compositionally challenging and technically demanding, but George knocked it out, finishing a full week ahead of schedule. Some of the drumming on this record will be boggling people's minds for years to come. At the moment we are back in Greenville, and will commence tracking guitars any day now."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=15276 |title=New Album |publisher=www.metalstorm.net |date= |accessdate=2011-12-21}}</ref>


In October 2016, after the Summer Slaughter tour, Dallas Toler-Wade left the band, prioritizing his duties with Narcotic Wasteland, and was replaced by Enthean vocalist/guitarist Brian Kingsland. Nile made the announcement in February 2017, <ref>{{cite news|title=NILE Parts Ways With DALLAS TOLER-WADE, Announces Replacement|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/nile-parts-ways-with-dallas-toler-wade-announces-replacement/|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=February 13, 2017}}</ref> In May 2017, the band entered the studio to begin work on their ninth album<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theprp.com/2017/05/15/news/nile-studio-new-album/|title=Nile in the Studio For New Album|website=Theprp.com|date=May 15, 2017 |access-date=May 15, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/nile-taps-producer-erik-rutan-for-next-album/|title=NILE Taps Producer ERIK RUTAN For Next Album|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=July 6, 2017}}</ref> ''[[Vile Nilotic Rites]]'', which was released on November 1, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/nile-vile-nilotic-rites-album-long-shadows-of-dread-song/|author=Divita, Joe|title=Nile Unveil Ninth Album 'Vile Nilotic Rites' + Debut New Song|website=[[Loudwire]]|date=September 6, 2019 |access-date= September 6, 2019}}</ref>
On February 4, 2012, Karl Sanders announced on his Facebook page that they had a new bassist, Todd Ellis, who would contribute vocals to the new record.<ref>[http://www.facebook.com/KarlSandersOfficial/posts/376465202379435 Karl Sanders announces new bassist] facebook.com. 2012-02-04. Retrieved on 2012-06-23.</ref> The next day, he explained on the band's official forum that he had lost contact with Chris Lollis during the writing and recording of the upcoming album, and after three months of silence from him they hired a replacement.<ref>[http://www.nilechat.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22565&start=75#p629165 Karl Sanders explains why Chris Lollis was replaced] nilechat.net. 2012-02-05. Retrieved on 2012-06-23.</ref>


===2020s===
==Musical style and themes==
In July 2022, Sanders confirmed to ''[[Guitar World]]'' magazine that Nile has been working on their tenth studio album: "So far, we've got 10 songs written. We're probably going to do three more, and hopefully start recording by the end of the summer. Then we've got a European tour coming up in November/December, and after that, we've got to finish the record and hopefully get it out sometime early next year."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/nile-has-10-songs-written-for-next-studio-album|title=NILE Has 10 Songs Written For Next Studio Album|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=July 22, 2022|date=July 22, 2022}}</ref>
The majority of Nile's music is written by vocalist/guitarist [[Karl Sanders]]. It combines traditional and technical death metal. Nile's music is also characterized by its extreme complexity and speed – for which the band has received acknowledgment from many music fans and journalists – and its extremely "heavy" riffing, due to Nile's guitar and bass tunings, which are normally [[Dropped A tuning]].{{citation needed|date = December 2010}}


In October 2022 Nile announced Julian Guillen would be joining the band on bass for the upcoming November/December European tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/nilecatacombs/posts/pfbid0FqcyJfrGsrHsEe5n3VND7YdiNuJYEb5GLa8kRUULBGTWk52TEKXWVNDb7dzENBicl|title=Nile|publisher=Facebook|access-date=November 7, 2022|date=October 31, 2022}}</ref>
Much of the lyrical content is based on Karl Sanders' interest in [[Egyptology]] and other ancient Middle Eastern cultures, such as [[Mesopotamia]]. Lengthy sleeve notes are included with the albums ''[[Black Seeds of Vengeance]]'', ''[[In Their Darkened Shrines]]'', ''[[Annihilation of the Wicked]]'' and ''[[Those Whom the Gods Detest]]'', explaining the inspiration or source for the lyrics of each song.

On May 29, 2024, Nile released the song "Chapter for Not Being Hung Upside Down on a Stake in the Underworld and Made to Eat Feces by The Four Apes" from the album ''[[The Underworld Awaits Us All]]'', which was released by Napalm Records on August 23, 2024.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmwqMQ2g0NQ | title=NILE - Chapter for Not Being Hung Upside Down on a Stake (Official Video) &#124; Napalm Records | website=[[YouTube]] | date=May 29, 2024 }}</ref>

==Musical style, lyrical themes and legacy==
The majority of Nile's music is written by vocalist/guitarist [[Karl Sanders]]. It combines traditional and [[technical death metal]]. Nile's music is characterized by the [[technical death metal]] genre's comparative complexity and speed combined with a riffing style consistent with [[brutal death metal]]. Their guitars and bass are typically tuned to [[dropped A tuning|dropped A]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPfilfgVuSs | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151016152308/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPfilfgVuSs| archive-date=October 16, 2015 | url-status=dead|title=Karl Sanders Talks About Nile's Tunings |publisher=YouTube |date=January 6, 2011 |access-date=September 6, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moshville.co.uk/interview/2015/08/interview-karl-sanders-of-nile/|title=Interview: Karl Sanders of Nile|publisher=Moshville Times|date=August 24, 2015|access-date=August 24, 2015}}</ref>

Much of the lyrical content is based on Sanders' interest in [[Egyptology]] (mainly inspired by [[Ancient Egypt|Ancient Egyptian]] and [[Near East|Near Eastern]] [[mysticism]], [[Ancient Egypt#Historical development|history]], [[Ancient Egyptian religion|religion]], and [[Art of Ancient Egypt|ancient art]]) and other ancient Middle Eastern cultures, such as [[Mesopotamia]].<ref name="Metalship"/> Extensive sleeve notes are included on all Nile's full-length releases from ''Black Seeds of Vengeance'' onwards, with the exception of ''[[Ithyphallic (album)|Ithyphallic]]'', explaining the inspiration or source for the lyrics of each song.

Metal bands [[Kittie]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=KITTIE |url=http://www.metalmaidens.com/kittie.htm |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=www.metalmaidens.com}}</ref> and [[Suicide Silence]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-09-28 |title=Interview with Suicide Silence - Rock Edition |url=http://www.rockedition.com/interviews/artist-interviews/interview-with-suicide-silence/ |access-date=2024-04-03 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928170356/http://www.rockedition.com/interviews/artist-interviews/interview-with-suicide-silence/ |archive-date=September 28, 2013 }}</ref> cited Nile as an influence.


==Band members==
==Band members==
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;Current members
'''Current members'''
*[[Karl Sanders]] − vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, additional instruments (1993–present)
*[[Karl Sanders]] – guitars (1993–present), vocals, keyboards (1995–present)
*Dallas Toler-Wade − vocals, guitars (1997–present),<ref>[http://www.metalcrypt.com/pages/interviews.php?intid=226 Interview with Dallas Toler-Wade (Guitars, vocals)] metalcrypt.com. 2009-10-17. Retrieved on 2011-09-01.</ref> bass (studio only) (2002, 2007, 2009)
*[[George Kollias (drummer)|George Kollias]] − drums, percussion (2004–present)
*[[George Kollias (drummer)|George Kollias]] – drums (2004–present)
*Todd Ellis - bass, vocals (2012–present)
*Brian Kingsland – guitars, vocals (2017–present)
*Dan Vadim Von – bass, vocals (2023–present)
;Former members
*Zach Jeter – guitars, vocals (2023–present)
*John Ehlers − guitars (1996−1997)<ref name = Like>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/BLABBERMOUTH.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=16967 Former Nile Bassist/Vocalist Chief Spires: 'I Don't Like Karl Sanders'] blabbermouth.net. 2003-11-25. Retrieved on 2010-03-23.</ref>

*Pete Hammoura − drums, percussion, vocals (1993−2000)
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*Chief Spires − vocals, bass (1993−2001)<ref name = Like/>

*[[Tony Laureano]] - drums, percussion (2000–2004)
'''Former members'''
*Jon Vesano − bass, vocals (2001−2005)
*Joe Payne - bass, vocals (2005–2007)
*Chief Spires – bass, vocals (1993–2001)
*Chris Lollis - bass, vocals (2007–2012)
*Pete Hammoura – drums, vocals (1993–2000)
*John Ehlers – guitars (1996–1997)
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*[[Dallas Toler-Wade]] – guitars, vocals (1997–2016)
;Session members
*[[Tony Laureano]] – drums (2000–2004)
*[[Derek Roddy]] − drums, percussion (session musician on ''[[Black Seeds of Vengeance]]'') (2000)
*Chris Lollis - additional vocals (''Ithyphallic'')
*Jon Vesano – bass, vocals (2001–2005)
*Chris Lollis – bass, vocals (2007–2012)
*Todd Ellis – bass, vocals (2012–2015)
*Brad Parris – bass, vocals (2015–2022)

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'''Session musicians'''
*[[Derek Roddy]] – drums (2000)

'''Live musicians'''
*[[Tim Yeung]] – drums (2003)
*[[Joe Payne (musician)|Joe Payne]] – bass, vocals (2005–2007; died 2020)
*[[Steve Tucker (musician)|Steve Tucker]] – bass, vocals (2005)
*Scott Eames – guitars, vocals (2021–2023)
*Julian David Guillen – bass, vocals (2022–2023)


;Live members
*[[Tim Yeung]] − drums, percussion (2003)
*Steve Tucker − vocals, bass (2005)
*[[Joe Payne]] − bass, vocals (2005−2007)
*Chris Lollis (2007–2010) (became a full member of the band from 2010 onwards)
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== Discography ==
== Discography ==
{{Main|Nile discography}}
{{Main|Nile discography}}
;Studio albums
'''Studio albums'''
*''[[Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka]]'' (1998)
*''[[Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka]]'' (1998)
*''[[Black Seeds of Vengeance]]'' (2000)
*''[[Black Seeds of Vengeance]]'' (2000)
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*''[[Those Whom the Gods Detest]]'' (2009)
*''[[Those Whom the Gods Detest]]'' (2009)
*''[[At the Gate of Sethu]]'' (2012)
*''[[At the Gate of Sethu]]'' (2012)
*''[[What Should Not Be Unearthed]]'' (2015)
*''[[Vile Nilotic Rites]]'' (2019)
*''[[The Underworld Awaits Us All]]'' (2024)


== References ==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
==External links==
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* [http://www.nile-catacombs.net/ Official website]
*[https://nile-official.com/ Official website]
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Nile
Nile at Party.San Metal Open Air 2012
Nile at Party.San Metal Open Air 2012
Background information
OriginGreenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Genres
Years active1993–present
Labels
Members
Past members
Websitenile-official.com

Nile is an American death metal band from Greenville, South Carolina, formed in 1993. The band's current lineup consists of founding member Karl Sanders (guitars, vocals), George Kollias (drums), Brian Kingsland (guitars, vocals), Dan Vadim Von (bass, vocals), and Zach Jeter (guitars, vocals). The band is known for their dedicated lyrical and musical style, which is inspired by Egyptology and works of H. P. Lovecraft. Since its formation, the band has released ten studio albums, two compilations, three extended plays, two demos, three singles, and five music videos. Their latest studio album, The Underworld Awaits Us All, was released on August 23, 2024, through Napalm Records.

History

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1990s

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Nile formed in Greenville, South Carolina in 1993 from a previous band called Morriah, which founding member Karl Sanders had performed in since the 1980s.[1] The name of the band was taken from the Nile river. Nile released a self-titled thrash-influenced demo in 1994 (re-issued in 2011 under the title Worship the Animal - 1994: The Lost Recordings).[2][3] Sanders, vocalist/bassist Chief Spires and drummer Pete Hammoura released the Festivals of Atonement EP in 1995, leading Nile to a southwestern tour in support of other metal acts such as Obituary, Deicide, and Broken Hope.

The EP Ramses Bringer of War was released by Visceral Productions in 1997. The label was due to release the band's first full-length album Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka, but went out of business later that year. However, Relapse Records was open to releasing it early on, giving Nile a wider distribution and a chance to tour with Incantation and Morbid Angel.

2000s

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Nile performing at Jaxx Nightclub on August 27, 2007, in Springfield, Virginia

The follow-up, Black Seeds of Vengeance, was released in September 2000. Prior to the release, drummer Pete Hammoura left the band due to injuries sustained while touring with Catacomb. Derek Roddy stepped in as a session musician to perform on all of the tracks (except "To Dream of Ur"). Also, prior to the album, Dallas Toler-Wade joined as a second guitarist/vocalist. Chief Spires left the band a few months after the release of Black Seeds of Vengeance, citing personal and professional differences. He was replaced by Jon Vesano. The band also found new drummer Tony Laureano.

In 2002, In Their Darkened Shrines was released. One reviewer noted that the album gave "death metal a cinematic, symphonic twist".[4] Two videos were shot with director Darren Doane, "Sarcophagus" and "Execration Text", respectively.

The follow-up album Annihilation of the Wicked was released in 2005. Greek drummer George Kollias stepped in to replace Laureano, who left before the recording sessions began. After recording the bass parts for the album, Jon Vesano also left the band. He was temporarily replaced by Joe Payne on the following tour. Another Darren Doane directed video was shot for the song "Sacrifice Unto Sebek".

In May 2006, Nile signed a recording contract with Nuclear Blast. On February 26, 2007, Nile entered the studio and began recording their fifth full-length album entitled Ithyphallic, which was their first release with the label. Karl Sanders had confirmed a release date of June 29, 2007, via a posting on the band's message board, which was later pushed back to July 20, 2007. As a special bonus, Nuclear Blast gave several fans the opportunity to listen to the new album two weeks before its release if they could decipher a hieroglyphic message, to which "papyrus" was the answer. Upon the album's release, it sold 4,600 copies, which enabled Nile to get onto the Billboard 200 for the first time, reaching No. 162 on that chart.[5]

On March 21, 2007, Nile was confirmed as a "Second Stage" act for Ozzfest 2007. A message from Karl Sanders via Nile's MySpace profile indicated that they were excited to finally bring true death metal to an Ozzfest audience. From March to April 2008, Nile went on a headlining tour in the United States with Suicide Silence, The Faceless, Unexpect, and Warbringer. From September to October 2008, Nile set out on a European headlining tour with Grave, Omnium Gatherum and Severe Torture. In October 2008, the band planned to take their Ithyphallic tour to South Africa for a booking of three shows, but were canceled for unknown reasons.

In June 2009, Nile entered the recording studio to begin work on their sixth full-length album entitled Those Whom the Gods Detest. The album was released on November 3, 2009, and was critically well-received, with one reviewer suggesting "pretty much the only thing standing in Nile's way at this point is the fact that we as listeners have become so accustomed to the band's excellence that another excellent album seems almost par for the course".[6]

2010s

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Nile performing at Santana Hall in 2010. From left to right: Karl Sanders, Dallas Toler-Wade and Chris Lollis.

On October 21, 2010, bassist Chris Lollis was confirmed as the new member for Nile, after four years of session work with the band. On December 6, 2011, Nile announced work in progress, and the completion of drum tracking, for their upcoming album in 2012.[7]

On February 4, 2012, Karl Sanders announced on his Facebook page that they had a new bassist, Todd Ellis, who would contribute vocals to the new record.[8] The next day, he explained on the band's official forum that he had lost contact with Chris Lollis during the writing and recording of the upcoming album, and after three months of silence from him they hired a replacement.[9] The seventh album At the Gate of Sethu was released on June 29, 2012.[10]

On February 9, 2015, Todd Ellis left the band, citing "unforeseen circumstances beyond my control".[11] Nile's eighth studio album What Should Not Be Unearthed was released on August 28, 2015.[12]

In the summer of 2016, the band took part in the Summer Slaughter tour.

In October 2016, after the Summer Slaughter tour, Dallas Toler-Wade left the band, prioritizing his duties with Narcotic Wasteland, and was replaced by Enthean vocalist/guitarist Brian Kingsland. Nile made the announcement in February 2017, [13] In May 2017, the band entered the studio to begin work on their ninth album[14][15] Vile Nilotic Rites, which was released on November 1, 2019.[16]

2020s

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In July 2022, Sanders confirmed to Guitar World magazine that Nile has been working on their tenth studio album: "So far, we've got 10 songs written. We're probably going to do three more, and hopefully start recording by the end of the summer. Then we've got a European tour coming up in November/December, and after that, we've got to finish the record and hopefully get it out sometime early next year."[17]

In October 2022 Nile announced Julian Guillen would be joining the band on bass for the upcoming November/December European tour.[18]

On May 29, 2024, Nile released the song "Chapter for Not Being Hung Upside Down on a Stake in the Underworld and Made to Eat Feces by The Four Apes" from the album The Underworld Awaits Us All, which was released by Napalm Records on August 23, 2024.[19]

Musical style, lyrical themes and legacy

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The majority of Nile's music is written by vocalist/guitarist Karl Sanders. It combines traditional and technical death metal. Nile's music is characterized by the technical death metal genre's comparative complexity and speed combined with a riffing style consistent with brutal death metal. Their guitars and bass are typically tuned to dropped A.[20][21]

Much of the lyrical content is based on Sanders' interest in Egyptology (mainly inspired by Ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern mysticism, history, religion, and ancient art) and other ancient Middle Eastern cultures, such as Mesopotamia.[1] Extensive sleeve notes are included on all Nile's full-length releases from Black Seeds of Vengeance onwards, with the exception of Ithyphallic, explaining the inspiration or source for the lyrics of each song.

Metal bands Kittie[22] and Suicide Silence[23] cited Nile as an influence.

Band members

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Timeline

Discography

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Main article: Nile discography

Studio albums

References

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  1. ^ a b "Interview with Karl Sanders of Nile". Metalship. February 12, 2013. Archived from the original on December 6, 2013. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  2. ^ Harris, Chris. Nile's Unreleased 1994 LP To Be Released This Fall[usurped] gunshyassassin.com. August 4, 2011. Retrieved on August 5, 2011.
  3. ^ "Nile - Worship the Animal - 1994: The Lost Recordings". Metal Reviews. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  4. ^ Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music (1st ed.). Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 98. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.
  5. ^ "Nile: 'Ithyphallic' Enters Finnish Chart At No. 13". Blabbermouth.net. August 3, 2007. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  6. ^ "Album review". Onemetal.com. Archived from the original on November 14, 2010. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
  7. ^ "New Album". Metalstorm.net. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
  8. ^ "This Weekend is... | Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on July 29, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  9. ^ "NileChat • View topic - Drums are Done !". Nilechat.net. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  10. ^ "NILE: 'At The Gate Of Sethu' Track Listing Unveiled". Blabbermouth.net. May 23, 2012. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
  11. ^ "Todd Ellis Official". Facebook. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  12. ^ "Nile To Release 'What Should Not Be Unearthed' Album in August". Blabbermouth.net. May 26, 2015. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  13. ^ "NILE Parts Ways With DALLAS TOLER-WADE, Announces Replacement". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  14. ^ "Nile in the Studio For New Album". Theprp.com. May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
  15. ^ "NILE Taps Producer ERIK RUTAN For Next Album". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  16. ^ Divita, Joe (September 6, 2019). "Nile Unveil Ninth Album 'Vile Nilotic Rites' + Debut New Song". Loudwire. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  17. ^ "NILE Has 10 Songs Written For Next Studio Album". Blabbermouth.net. July 22, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  18. ^ "Nile". Facebook. October 31, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  19. ^ "NILE - Chapter for Not Being Hung Upside Down on a Stake (Official Video) | Napalm Records". YouTube. May 29, 2024.
  20. ^ "Karl Sanders Talks About Nile's Tunings". YouTube. January 6, 2011. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  21. ^ "Interview: Karl Sanders of Nile". Moshville Times. August 24, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
  22. ^ "KITTIE". www.metalmaidens.com. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  23. ^ "Interview with Suicide Silence - Rock Edition". September 28, 2013. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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