Album Review: Nile - What Should Not Be Unearthed

Critics always points to Nile's Egyptological obsession as the element that sets them apart from the death metal herd.

Thing is that's only part of the reason why the South Carolinian outfit continues to tower above the competition. Quite simply they write material that's constantly engaging and memorable. Sure they can blast with the best of them as Liber Stellae — Rubaeae proves, but it's complex epics like In The Name of Amun and the title track where the band continues to shine. Barring the duff Ithyphallic Nile have never put a foot wrong.