Nuclear Blast has issued that NILE are back at their best with a new album and a special Australian tour comprising one huge set spanning NILE’s entire career! Using a symphonic approach to song writing and arrangement, for 20 years now NILE have unleashed an uncompromising attack that fuses technical death metal with organic Middle Eastern tones. »At The Gate Of Sethu« is no different and guides you down into the depths of their ominous catacombs to torture your souls with the darkest tunes in a long time.
With support coming from THE FACELESS, NILE are all set to bring doom and gloom to Down Under on the following dates in November:
NILE + guests THE FACELESS
14.11. AUS Brisbane – The Hifi
15.11. AUS Sydney – The Manning Bar
16.11. AUS Melbourne – The Corner Hotel
17.11. AUS Perth – Amplifier Bar
Metalship websize conducted an interview with Karl Sanders of South Carolina-based extreme technical death metallers NILE last month in Tokyo, Japan. You can now watch the chat below.
NILE will tour the United States once again this March and April, with 28 shows supported by three of the best local bands in every market. NILE will play two massive sets with music spanning their prolific, twenty-year career.
“In order to commemorate our 20th year as a band,” states Karl Sanders, “we want to bring NILE and all metal fans an evening of NILE music that spans our entire career and play two full sets with only a brief intermission.
“After years of many package tours, the necessary set time restrictions have often meant that NILE‘s had to streamline our set. Fans didn’t always get to hear the songs they came to hear. Thankfully, some of those classic NILE songs we have been itching to play for years will now get a chance to be heard live. We are extremely fired up.”
“Another facet of this tour which was very important to us,” continues Sanders, “we have asked promoters to include the best three local bands from their respective areas on the bill. Supporting local bands in each city is a way for us to give something back to younger bands and the metal scene. We’ve asked promoters to keep ticket prices low, so that fans of all ages can come and join us for an evening of metal.
“In these difficult times of our recessionary economy, an evening of killer metal shouldn’t have to break the bank. NILE are going to do our part: biting the bullet and rolling the dice to bring metal fans in the USA an unforgettable evening with NILE for a reasonable ticket price.”
NILE‘s seventh full-length album, “At The Gate Of Sethu”, sold 3,800 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 131 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD landed at position No. 2 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.
Nuclear Blast has issued that the U.S.-American technical death metal masters NILE have uploaded a making-of “Enduring The Eternal Molestation Of Flame” video to YouTube, providing behind-the-scenes impressions of last year’s intense video shooting in Greece. The track is taken from NILE’s latest necromancy “At The Gate Of Sethu”, out on Nuclear Blast since June 29, 2012. Watch it here:
The clip was directed by Jon Simvonis (SEPTIC FLESH, DEVIL’S TRAIN – http://www.jonsimvonis.com), who remembers:
“Filming NILE, a band with such a strong connection and retrospection to the Ancient Egyptian spirit, was really a creative challenge. I found myself almost traveling in time and space through the whole research process prior to making the video.All of our production and creative department teams, within MAGNUM PRODUCTION STUDIOS Co. were really excited to take on this project and bring it to life. Approaching Ancient Egypt, through Africa and using Nubia, a region along the Nile river, was for me the perfect marriage of Egyptian iconic imagery and the regions long religious history. A region that dealt in the underworld and was also the birthplace of the very first Voodoo practices. Two worlds so close, but yet so far one from another.”
NILE’s front man Karl Sanders comments: “We had a Blast working on this video. We were in Greece for a total of ten days, after our Summer European Tour ended, waiting for our turn for our shots on the video set to begin , and it was our first real opportunity ever to spend some time in Greece. It seems George is an excellent host, and we really soaked up a lot of Greek Culture, did plenty of historic sightseeing, and got to meet many of George’s wonderful friends and colleagues. I even managed to get a guitar lesson from the Incredible Greek Shredmaster Theodore Ziras while in Athens . The video shoot itself was a mind-blowing experience – the location was unearthly, spiritual, and quasi-vulcanic all the same time. The director Jon was super prepared, and did amazing work – by far the most artistic yet Metal director we have worked with yet. Besides of course the many days spent on the beach in Loutraki soaking up Greek sunshine and drinking Greek Mythos beer served by bikini clad Greek waitresses – I would say the most memorable part of the whole video excursion for me was the Greek Firemen on duty during the nighttime location shoot. They told us – “We are here to Protect the Greek mountainside from burning down – if YOU BAND GUYS catch YOURSELVES on fire , you are on your own” And they were true to the word , as two video crew members did indeed catch themselves on fire during that night time session . There is a special flame accelerant the crew members used to make sure the flames were all blazing while the camera was rolling – and it quite easily got all over their clothes while they are liberally dousing all the props to be burned before each shot . Quite predictably with the countless full-on flaming camera takes that lasted well into the early hours of the morning , two of the crew accidentally lit themselves up while restarting the flames for the umpteenth time. Panic-Dancing quite madly , one of the crew guys managed to extinguish himself before his clothes and shoes were consumed by flames , and another crew member voodoo –fire danced somewhat less effectively and sadly, suffered burns on his arm and had to be taken to a nearby hospital. What dedication these video guys have. It reminded me of when Punchy was shooting the “Papyrii” video and had to venture INSIDE the Crocodile cage to get the crocodile shots – and before he even realized what was happening – found that while his attention was focused on getting his camera shot – he himself was being subtlety stalked and cornered by 3 hungry Nile crocodiles. All in all, we were super happy with the “Enduring” Video – Jon did an amazing job with the whole thing. Not only does it look incredible for a Metal video – Jon managed to stay under budget – no mean feat what with the limited funds allotted to Extreme bands these days. “
Greek-born drummer George Kollias agrees: “Shooting the new video during the summer in Greece under that HOT sun was something that scared me in first place to be honest, days are getting very hot here and I knew that would be difficult…but working with Jon Simvonis was the guarantee that we would make it worth it! Jon did an amazing job, super easy guy to work with and extremely talented since he got the entire project on his shoulders and made things just happen the best possible way – period! I love the uniqueness of the video, I love the way the band shows and I really love the concept with all these incredible actors we used, they really raised the bar and we couldn’t be happier to have them in! Enduring the Eternal Molestation of Flame was not just another video clip; it was a great experience and teamwork from people who work with passion for it – and that shows in there! Overall, “Enduring” was the way video shootings should be, we combined work with fun and we had the pleasure to work with a super talented director and an amazing crew, hope the next video will be exactly like that!”
ONSLAUGHT, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, and SINISTER are the latest bands to be confirmed for 70000 Tons Of Metal.
The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise will sail Monday, January 28, 2013 aboard the Royal Caribbean Majesty Of The Seas from Miami, FL to Cockburn Town on Grand Turk Island, and will not return to the real world for four days until Friday, February 1, 2013.
The following 30 out of 40 bands have now been announced:
3 INCHES OF BLOOD, ANACRUSIS, ANGRA, ARKONA, DELAIN, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, DORO, DRAGONFORCE, ENSIFERUM, EVERGREY, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, GOTTHARD, HEIDEVOLK, HELLOWEEN, HELSTAR, IMMOLATION, IN FLAMES, KREATOR, LACUNA COIL, METAL CHURCH, NILE, ONSLAUGHT, RAGE and LINGUA MORTIS ORCHESTRA, SABATON, SINISTER, SUBWAY TO SALLY, TIAMAT, TURISAS, TÝR, UNEXPECT.
Ticket prices start at US$666 plus US$299 taxes and fees per person and include all on-board entertainment, non-alcoholic and non-carbonated beverages, all meals at the dining rooms, most on-board restaurants and even 24 hour room service!
What are you waiting for? You might even need a vacation from this vacation when all is said and done! Check out 70000tons.com for more information.
Source: Bravewords.com
70000 Tons Of Metal – The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise – will sail Monday, January 28, 2013 aboard the Royal Caribbean Majesty Of The Seas from Miami, FL to Cockburn Town on Grand Turk Island, and will not return to the real world for four days until Friday, February 1, 2013.
Organizers have announced that Canadian guitar mastermind Jeff Waters (ANNIHILATOR) will host “Jamming With Waters In International Waters”, the official 70000 Tons Of Metal All-Star Jam… and they want to have your input. Head over to the official 70000 Tons Of Metal Facebook page and give your feedback on which of the musicians on board you would like to participate in the most incredible jam session the metal world has ever seen. And guess what? You can even join in yourself. Ever wanted to jam with Jeff Waters in International Waters? You can do so, but only on 70000 Tons Of Metal.
The following 27 out of 40 bands have now been announced: ANACRUSIS, ANGRA, ARKONA, DELAIN, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, DORO, DRAGONFORCE, ENSIFERUM, EVERGREY, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, GOTTHARD, HEIDEVOLK, HELLOWEEN, HELSTAR, IMMOLATION, IN FLAMES, KREATOR, LACUNA COIL, METAL CHURCH, NILE, RAGE and LINGUA MORTIS ORCHESTRA, SABATON, SUBWAY TO SALLY, TIAMAT, TURISAS, TÝR, UNEXPECT.
Ticket prices start at US$666 plus US$299 taxes and fees per person and include all on-board entertainment, non-alcoholic and non-carbonated beverages, all meals at the dining rooms, most on-board restaurants and even 24 hour room service!
What are you waiting for? You might even need a vacation from this vacation when all is said and done! Check out 70000tons.com for more information.
Nuclear Blast announces that the reigning kings of technical historically-themed brutality, NILE, have posted the music video for “Enduring the Eternal Molestation of Flame” at Youtube. Check it out below!
The clip was produced and directed by Jon Simvonis for Magnum Production Studios Co. and Arctos Broadcast Facilities. It also features the African Heritage group and photography by Philippos Kokkalis.
“It was truly an honor to direct the new NILE video; a band with so many diehard fans and such a strong impact in the metal scene,” commented Simvonis. “The video concept, as a matter of fact, was inspired by the culture and the ritual habits of the Ancient Nubia, a region along the Nile River, which is located in northern Sudan and Southern Egypt. The research and design elements of the video led to a really interesting combination of the Ancient Egyptian myths, through the prism of the Nubian African Voodoo Burial rituals. Two worlds set so close, yet so far from each other.”
Don’t miss NILE live on Tour:
KREATOR
MORBID ANGEL
NILE
FUELED BY FIRE
30.11.2012 DE – Leipzig, Hellraiser
01.12.2012 DE – Berlin, Huxleys
02.12.2012 PL – Warsaw, Progresja
03.12.2012 BY – Minsk, Re:Public
05.12.2012 LT – Vilnius, Forum Palace
06.12.2012 EE – Tallinn, Rock Café
07.12.2012 FI – Helsinki, Nosturi
08.12.2012 FI – Oulu, Club Teatria
10.12.2012 SE – Stockholm, Lilla Arenan
11.12.2012 SE – Gothenburg, Traedgarn
12.12.2012 DK – Copenhagen, Amager Bio
13.12.2012 DK – Aarhus, Voxhall
14.12.2012 DE – Hamburg, Grosse Freiheit 36
15.12.2012 DE – Stuttgart, LKA Longhorn
16.12.2012 NL – Leeuwarden, Schaaf
18.12.2012 CH – Zürich, Komplex
19.12.2012 DE – Saarbrücken, Garage
20.12.2012 DE – Hannover, Capitol
21.12.2012 DE – München, Backstage
22.12.2012 DE – Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle
NILE have posted their new music video, for ‘Enduring The Eternal Molestation Of Flame’. The clip was produced and directed by Jon Simvonis for Magnum Production Studios Co. and Arctos Broadcast Facilities. It also features the African Heritage group and photography by Philippos Kokkalis.
“It was truly an honor to direct the new Nile video; a band with so many diehard fans and such a strong impact in the metal scene,” commented Simvonis. “The video concept, as a matter of fact, was inspired by the culture and the ritual habits of the Ancient Nubia, a region along the Nile River, which is located in northern Sudan and Southern Egypt. The research and design elements of the video led to a really interesting combination of the Ancient Egyptian myths, through the prism of the Nubian African Voodoo Burial rituals. Two worlds set so close, yet so far from each other.”
Nile recently announced they will tour the United States once again this March and April with 28 shows. Nile will play two massive sets with music spanning their twenty year career. Exclusive pre-sale tickets are available now at EnterTheVault.com.
Guitarist/vocalist Karl Sanders commented: “In order to commemorate our 20th year as a band, we want to bring Nile and all metal fans an evening of Nile music that spans our entire career and play two full sets with only a brief intermission. After years of many package tours, the necessary set time restrictions have often meant that Nile’s had to streamline our set. Fans didn’t always get to hear the songs they came to hear. Thankfully, some of those classic Nile songs we have been itching to play for years will now get a chance to be heard live. We are extremely fired up.”
Sanders further commented: “Another facet of this tour which was very important to us, we have asked promoters to include the best three local bands from their respective areas on the bill. Supporting local bands in each city is a way for us to give something back to younger bands and the metal scene. We’ve asked promoters to keep ticket prices low, so that fans of all ages can come and join us for an evening of metal. In these difficult times of our recessionary economy, an evening of killer metal shouldn’t have to break the bank. Nile are going to do our part: biting the bullet and rolling the dice to bring metal fans in the USA an unforgettable evening with Nile for a reasonable ticket price. We are sincerely looking forward to seeing all our friends and fans at the shows in 2013!”
Tour dates are below:
March
5 – Kingdom – Richmond, VA
6 – Empire – West Springfield, VA
7 – The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA
8 – Montage Music Hall – Rochester, NY
9 – The Palladium – Worcester, MA
10 – BB Kings Blues Club – New York, NY
11 – Bogie’s – Albany, NY
12 – Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
13 – Screamin Willies – Columbus, OH
14 – Blondie’s – Detroit, MI
15 – Mojoes – Joliet, IL
16 – Station 4 – St. Paul, MN
17 – The Firebird – St. Louis, MO
19 – Gothic Theater – Englewood, CO
20 – In The Venue – Salt Lake City, UT
22 – El Corazon – Seattle, WA
23 – Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
24 – Slim’s – San Francisco, CA
26 – Las Vegas Country Saloon – Las Vegas, NV
27 – The Grove – Anaheim, CA
28 – Rocky Point Cantina – Tempe, AZ
30 – Trees – Dallas, TX
31 – Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
April
1 – Scout Bar – Houston, TX
3 – State Theater – St. Petersburg, FL
4 – The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
5 – Hooligans Music Hall – Jacksonville, NC
6 – Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, NC
Certain tour packages seem to make history long before the first show has been played – simply because of a genius and extraordinary line up! In this case, true giants of the extreme metal sector will embark on a European-wide trek to lay waste to every venue possible… KREATOR, MORBID ANGEL, NILE and FUELED BY FIRE on one and the same tour, who doesn´t go ape-shit when seeing this killer billing, eh?!
The show in Katowice on November 29 has been moved to Krakow, Club Fabryka. Tickets already purchased will still be valid.
KREATOR & MORBID ANGEL 2012
Presented by Rock Hard, Legacy, Virus, Noizeletter, Musix, Piranha, Metalnews.de, BLAST!
KREATOR
MORBID ANGEL
NILE
FUELED BY FIRE
01.11.2012 BE – Antwerp, Trix
02.11.2012 DE – Giessen, Hessenhalle
03.11.2012 DE – Geiselwind, Music Hall
04.11.2012 NL – Eindhoven, Effenaar
05.11.2012 FR – Rennes, L´Etage
06.11.2012 FR – Paris, Bataclan
08.11.2012 ES – Madrid, Revirock
09.11.2012 ES – Valga, Chanteclair
10.11.2012 ES – Bilbao, Santana 27
11.11.2012 ES – Barcelona, Salamandra 1
12.11.2012 FR – Lyon, Transbordeur
13.11.2012 IT – Milan, Live Club
14.11.2012 IT – Bari, New Demode Club
16.11.2012 GR – Athens, Fuzz Live Music Club
17.11.2012 GR – Thessaloniki, Principal Club Theatre
18.11.2012 TU – Istanbul, 2012 venue
19.11.2012 BG – Sofia, Hristo Botev Hall
21.11.2012 SI – Ljubljana, New Cvetlicarna Media Park
22.11.2012 HU – Budapest, Petofi Hall
23.11.2012 AT – Wien, Arena
24.11.2012 CZ – Zlin, Winter Masters of Rock
26.11.2012 CH – Fribourg, Fri-Son
27.11.2012 DE – Lindau, Club Vaudeville
28.11.2012 SK – Bratislava, Majestic Music Club
29.11.2012 PL – Krakow, Club Fabryka +++NEW+++
30.11.2012 DE – Leipzig, Hellraiser
01.12.2012 DE – Berlin, Huxleys
02.12.2012 PL – Warsaw, Progresja
03.12.2012 BY – Minsk, Re:Public
05.12.2012 LT – Vilnius, Forum Palace
06.12.2012 EE – Tallinn, Rock Café
07.12.2012 FI – Helsinki, Nosturi
08.12.2012 FI – Oulu, Club Teatria
10.12.2012 SE – Stockholm, Lilla Arenan
11.12.2012 SE – Gothenburg, Traedgarn
12.12.2012 DK – Copenhagen, Amager Bio
13.12.2012 DK – Aarhus, Voxhall
14.12.2012 DE – Hamburg, Grosse Freiheit 36
15.12.2012 DE – Stuttgart, LKA Longhorn
16.12.2012 NL – Leeuwarden, Schaaf
18.12.2012 CH – Zürich, Komplex
19.12.2012 DE – Saarbrücken, Garage
20.12.2012 DE – Hannover, Capitol
21.12.2012 DE – München, Backstage
22.12.2012 DE – Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle
The official trailer for “Intense Metal Drumming II”, the new instructional DVD from NILE drummer George Kollias, can be seen below. The disc will be released soon through Hudson Music.
Commented Kollias: “This new DVD stands on the same concept as ‘Intense Metal Drumming’ did back in 2008. There is A LOT of educational stuff for beginners and more advanced players, many killer concepts and exercises that will help everyone. The quality of the new DVD is crazy; we used eight video cameras, 26 audio channels and there is a lot of bonus material that everyone will enjoy!”
Kollias is writing and recording a solo album in between drum clinics and touring cycles. The CD, which is primarily set to show off some of George‘s craziest metal drumming to date, is being completely written and recorded by George, including the guitars, bass, keys, vocals, and percussion, and it will also feature a DVD of the recording process.
KREATOR
