Polish masked death metal band from Silesia, CRY OF THE NILE, presents the first single from their debut album, “Via Ad Nihilum“.
CRY OF THE NILE was formed on the initiative of Łukasz Walczak. From the very beginning, the band has sought to define its own sound, balancing a respect for classic death metal stylings with a bold willingness to experiment. Their music can be described as a fusion of technical death metal, melodic black metal, and ambient textures. The band advocates for a “new wave” of death metal—a subgenre they believe deserves far greater recognition. They have performed live in Poland alongside acts such as Arkona, Hypnos, Popiór, Inferno, and Embrional.
Following the release of several singles, an EP, and a split record with the German band Compulsive, the time has finally come for a full-length debut album.
“The concept for the album *Via Ad Nihilum* emerged about three years ago, but I felt the vision needed time to fully mature. Consequently, we revisited the original material multiple times, reworking compositions and refining arrangements. As the music evolved, so too did our vision for the album as a whole.
Once we finally arrived at its definitive form, personal matters forced us to put work on the record on the back burner for a while. Ultimately, we returned to the material with renewed energy. A key feature of the album is the guest appearance of Tomasz Marzecki, who takes on the role of narrator” – says Łukasz “Deathcraft” Walczak, the band’s founder.
The vocal and guitar tracks were recorded at Dahaka Productions. The drum parts were recorded by 19-year-old session musician Mikołaj Latacz — who also plays in bands such as Demonfeuer and Planet Hell — at DownDeeper Studio in Bytom. The album was mixed and mastered by Sebastian from Dahaka Productions, while the artwork was created by Damian Koprowski.
The debut album, “Via Ad Nihilum,” is scheduled for release on December 3, 2026. It will be released digitally on major streaming platforms, as well as independently on CD, with pre-orders available at Bandcamp.
As part of the promotional campaign, the single “No Pity For the Weak” has been made available to stream online.
TRACKLIST:
01. Umbra I
02. The Dark Night of the Soul
03. Purge
04. Society of Hatred
05. Decay
06. Howl of Deception
07. No Pity for the Weak
08. Withered Prophets
09. Umbra II
10. When the Fog Embraces the World
