Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka (custom marble vinyl)

Label : Relapse
Release : 2026

When Nile released Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka, they immediately separated themselves from the rest of the death metal scene. Instead of focusing solely on brutality, the band built an immersive world inspired by ancient Egypt, mythology and archaeology. The result was an album that felt larger than life, transporting listeners into forgotten temples, ancient tombs and lost civilizations.

Musically, the record is packed with technical guitar work, relentless drumming and rapid shifts in intensity. Yet beneath the complexity lies a strong sense of songwriting that keeps every track memorable. Songs such as Ramses Bringer of War and Barra Edinazzu showcase the band's ability to merge precision and aggression into something truly distinctive. Decades later, the album remains a landmark release within technical death metal.

This 2026 reissue arrives on stunning custom marble vinyl, with every pressing featuring its own unique pattern. It is a fitting presentation for one of the most atmospheric and influential death metal debuts ever recorded.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Smashing the Antiu

2. Barra Edinazzu

3. Kudurru Maqlu

4. Serpent Headed Mask

5. Ramses Bringer of War

Side B

6. Stones of Sorrow

7. Die Rache Krieg Lied der Assyriche

8. The Howling of the Jinn

9. Pestilence and Iniquity

10. Opening of the Mouth

11. Beneath Eternal Oceans of Sand