The band's fifth studio album, "Ithyphallic," saw Nile continuing their signature blend of technical death metal and lyrical themes drawn from ancient Middle Eastern history and mythology. The album was recorded at Mana Studios in Tampa, Florida, with producer Erik Rutan.
- "Ithyphallic" was released on July 17, 2007, by Nuclear Blast Records.
- The album's cover art was created by Polish artist Zbigniew Bielak, who would go on to design artwork for many other notable metal bands.
- Upon its release, "Ithyphallic" charted at number 162 on the Billboard 200 in the United States, marking Nile's highest chart position at the time.
Nile are a death metal band from Greenville, South Carolina, formed in 1993. They are known for their technical proficiency and for incorporating influences from ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures into their music and lyrics.
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