Nile - Annihilation of the Wicked CD (Jewel Case, 2005, Relapse Records)

A defining statement in technical death metal, Annihilation of the Wicked stands as the fourth full-length studio album from South Carolina extreme metal titans Nile, originally released in 2005 via Relapse Records. Widely regarded as one of the band’s most ferocious and influential releases, this album represents Nile at the peak of their precision, brutality, and thematic ambition.

This release marks the first appearance of legendary drummer George Kollias, whose inhuman speed and control elevated Nile’s already punishing sound to new extremes. The album delivers a relentless assault of razor-sharp riffing, blistering blast beats, and crushing low-end, all tightly structured with surgical discipline. Tracks such as “Cast Down the Heretic,” “Sacrifice Unto Sebek,” “User-Maat-Re,” and the title track showcase Nile’s unmatched ability to balance overwhelming aggression with technical mastery.

Lyrically and atmospherically, Annihilation of the Wicked dives deep into ancient Egyptian mythology, warfare, and occult themes, reinforcing Nile’s signature identity and setting a benchmark for concept-driven extreme metal. Produced by Neil Kernon, the album boasts a powerful, clear production that captures every detail of the band’s complex arrangements without sacrificing raw intensity.

Essential for fans of brutal death metal, technical death metal, and extreme metal history, this jewel case CD is a cornerstone release in Nile’s legendary catalog and a must-have for any serious metal collection.

Recommended if you like: Vader, Aborted, Bloodbath, At the Gates, Deicide, Carcass, Obituary, Mortician, Napalm Death, Mortician, Six Feet Under, Morbid Angel, Obscura, Exhumed, Dismember, Bolt Thrower

Artist: Nile
Title: Annihilation of the Wicked 
Label: Relapse Records
Catalogue Number: RRCD6630
UPC: 781676663026
Release Year: 2005
Duration: Album
Format: CD
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
Condition: New & Factory Sealed

Tracklist:
1. Dusk Falls upon the Temple of the Serpent on the Mount of Sunrise
2. Cast Down the Heretic
3. Sacrifice unto Sebek
4. User-Maat-Re
5. The Burning Pits of the Duat
6. Chapter of Obeisance Before Giving Breath to the Inert One in the Presence of the Crescent Shaped Horns
7. Lashed to the Slave Stick
8. Spawn of Uamenti
9. Annihilation of the Wicked
10. Von unaussprechlichen Kulten