"Vile Nilotic Rites" is Nile's ninth studio album, recorded at their own former studio in Greenville, South Carolina. The album revisits themes of Egyptian mythology and warfare, characteristic of the band's sound.
- The album was recorded and mixed by Nile's own guitarist, Karl Sanders, at his home studio in South Carolina. The album art was created by Michal "Xaay" Loranc, who has worked with the band on previous releases. "Vile Nilotic Rites" reached number 11 on the Billboard Top Album Sales chart.
- The album marked the band's return to Nuclear Blast Records after a stint with another label. This release saw the band continuing their exploration of ancient themes with intricate musicality. Nile embarked on a co-headlining tour with Morbid Angel in late 2019 to support the album.
- The album title is a reference to ritualistic practices and the Nile River, central to ancient Egyptian civilization. Nile's signature sound of technicality and brutality is on full display throughout the record. This album was released on November 1, 2019.
Nile is a band from South Carolina known for its technical death metal sound. They are recognized for their focus on ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian themes.
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