Nile: Annihilation of the Wicked

LP Record Annihilation of the Wicked is the fourth studio album by the American technical death metal band Nile, released on 24 May 2005 by Relapse Records. The album is known for combining traditional Egyptian instrumentation with brutal technical death metal. The tracklist features a series of thematically linked songs that delve into ancient Egyptian mythology and history, such as "Dusk Falls Upon The Temple Of The Serpent On The Mount Of Sunrise" and "Cast Down The Heretic". Other tracks, like "Sacrifice Unto Sebek", showcase the band's ability to merge complex guitar work with thematic storytelling.