Those Whom the Gods Detest

Nile | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 3, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nuclear Blast Americ
• ASIN: B002NVTBLS
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,166 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

With six critically acclaimed albums and several world tours under their belts, Nile have raised the bar for extreme metal bands musically, lyrically and conceptually. Their withering live performances are nothing short of legendary, gaining them the respect of fellow musicians, critics and fans worldwide. On Those Whom the Gods Detest, they have brought the Middle Eastern sound that sets them apart from their peers to the forefront of their assault. Their trademark swarming guitars, relentless drum blasts that push human limits of endurance, and vicious vocals are mastered in a way never before heard, giving them a more concise and balanced attack than ever before! --This text refers to the Vinyl edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive!, November 4, 2009

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Don Weidner "dive27" (Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Those Whom the Gods Detest (Audio CD)

Interestingly, Nile's new album came out the same day as Slayer's new World Painted Blood. I had pre-ordered both and was excited for the dual-release day! Having been a Slayer fan for more than two decades, I have to say I was most excited about their release. However, after the first listen, I am far more impressed with Nile's newest work!

Nile continues to broaden their scope and deepen their skill with each release. Those Whom the Gods Detest blazes as fast as any Nile album to date while somehow adding more. Vocal ranges have improved, the lyrics are fascinating, and I detect additional instruments beyond their norm. The notes even explain the history and meaning behind every song.

If you're a metal fan and you're only buying one new album this month, choose Nile over Slayer (Araya forgive me).

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Is it an insult to say that Nile has matured?, November 5, 2009

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Matt Fontaine "Mr. Brueghel" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Those Whom The Gods Detest (MP3 Download)

This album showcases Nile's jaw-dropping technical prowess with excellent production values that deliver snap and crunch without a trace of murk. Nile's riffs are like a movie whose frames pass too fast to distinguish the gaps between them, creating a seamless fractal whole out of tiny fragments.

I disagree with the reviewer who said the songs show less dynamic range than earlier releases as well as the notion that they have abandoned their trademark exotica. Instead, I felt the dynamics were better-integrated into the song and album structure, as were the sounds of evil pharaohs groaning and banging gongs. Five stars and I'm definitely going to catch them in Seattle in January at El Corazon.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True death metal, November 4, 2009

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E. Hyatt "napalm229" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Those Whom the Gods Detest (Audio CD)

The new Nile album is a stellar work, with stunning production values that only enhance the overall product. Karl Sanders' liner notes are back and they provide an insight on where these ideas come from and show a great sense of humor as well. Only Nile fans are likely to read these reviews and so to them, I say that you will absolutely love this album. The vocals, guitar tones and drumming are so far beyond the curve for most music, and on this album the bass presents itself as never before. This reviewer's favorite album of the year, followed closely by Behemoth's Evangelion and Mastodon's Crack the Skye.

Buy this album.