Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka

Artist: Nile
Label: Relapse Records
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD

UPC: 781676698325
EAN: 0781676698325
ASIN: B00000607F

Release Date: 1998-04-16

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Tracks:

Smashing The Antiu
Barra Edinazzu
Kudurru Maqlu
Serpent Headed Mask
Ramses Bringer Of War
Stones Of Sorrow
Die Rache Krieg Lied Der Assyriche
The Howling Of The Jinn
Pestilence And Iniquity
Opening Of The Mouth
Beneath Eternal Oceans Of Sand

Customer Reviews:

original and intelligent.......2003-11-07

This is probably my favorite Nile CD. In Their Darkened Shrines is also quite good, and is much more atmospheric than Amongstýý, but this album condenses all the raging brutality of a desert sandstorm into roughly thirty minutes, with a short, haunting interlude on the seventh track to you to collect all the tatters of your skin that were not torn away by the storm of the first six songs (well, actually songs 1,3,4,5,and 6). If you do not already know, Nile is a death metal band that takes its musical and lyrical inspirations from ancient Egyptian lore (and H.P. Lovecraft too, occasionally), which is truly a welcome change after the hordes of stagnant gore and Satan obsessed death metal bands running around screaming about severed tongues and blood sacrifices. Musically, this album is perfect. The drumming pounds your eardrums into submission yet never becomes too repetitive or predictable. The guitars are excellent, utterly devastating death metal shredding that also incorporates Egyptian influences, creating a very unique and distinct sound. The vocals are low and guttural growls which are at times indecipherable, but I have no problem with this as it always evokes an image of some infernal (Egyptian?) beast, snarling into the howling wind as it is whipped into a frenzy by the maelstrom of whirling drums and guitars. The production is great (although Iýým not a good judge of such things; I think the production on Emperorýýs In the Nightside Eclipse is great too) and the lyrics are thoughtful and intelligent, echoing the Egyptian feel of the music. A highly recommended album.

Great Speed and Concept.......2003-03-31

This is one of those CDs that brings a lot of things to the table, in terms of Nile's type of music. They are probably one of the most original bans out there, not only with their concept of Egyptian ceremonies, gods, and legends but also there instrument work. The drums on this CD are incredible. There is no slowing down for Tony Laureano here. He is an amazing drum and percussion player and it all shows through on this album. The guitar work is awesome to. They go from shredding heavy death to what sounds like ancient Egypt chords, it crazy. Overall this CD is good, there are some points where you may say enough with the Egyptian sound incorporations and instrumentals, but don???t forget, that???s what these guys are about. This album may to take a couple listens, to become a fan of it. But other then that it is incredible. Peace.

Such an historic band........2003-01-21

I bought this unsual yet very great album by nile named "Amongst the catacombs of nephren-ka" ...Something that i cherish as well as learn more about the egyptian text is when i pruchase any nile work.They told to explain why i like the album wel, it has all the right elements of deathmetal,grind, and egyptian sounds thats basicaly why i enjoy their music so much. I know most of you don't know what nile means so i'll let you know... The name "nile" comes from the exact etymology of the name of the great river of "egypt derived from greek neilos is uncertain. You all can go in the libary and purchase the book " the oxford companion to the bible" if you realy want to know more about what nile actullie stands for what they are about as well as getting to know more about god and history... Because i know young kids like something yet they dont know what it represents. Learn it !In the process of learning also buy all of nile's work ok ? Laters !

Such an historic band........2003-01-21

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