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A great album! The score is quite accurate to me. Very diverse and versatile album, surprisingly quite different than say, Orphaned Land, even though it's got a lot of Arabian sounds. Reminds me quite a bit of Rudra (but with Arabian influence instead of Vedic).

Those who like this kind of "exotic" death metal should definitely check out Rudra. It's a bit more brutal (think of a Vedic version of Nile) but it's equally amazing. Their album Brahmavidya: Primordial I is pretty much outstanding.

Also, on the more extreme end of the spectrum, Lykathea Aflame, a criminally unknown band that is out of this world. Brutal, nearly grindcore-ish at times, but no less awesome with Arabian/Egyptian influence (even though the band is actually Czech and only left us one album, Elvenefris). The drummer is one of the best and most intricate I've ever heard.

Cheers, and I'll be sure to check Rudra and LA out, I've heard the latter name more than enough times that I should have done something about it.

No prob, hope you enjoy them!

LA definitely warrants at least a listen for any death metal fan and Rudra is also a required listen for all the Nile fans out there.

I've had the pleasure of listening to this one many times over the last few years, and it remains among the top albums I reach to when I just want something high quality and unique. While maybe not quite in the same class as Orphaned Land (although within a camel hair), I dare say a tour with those two on the bill would be a night to remember.

Highly recommended.

I thought it was pretty good but nothing special. Don't really come back to it or anything.

They're entering the studio tomorrow to begin recording the follow-up.

I just discovered this band...cant wait for the follow up! This is awesome shit...its great to see a metal band with real Arabian influences in their music.