Nile is an American death metal band from Greenville, South Carolina, formed in 1993. The band's current lineup consists of founding member Karl Sanders (guitars, vocals), George Kollias (drums), Brian Kingsland (guitars, vocals), Dan Vadim Von (bass, vocals), and Zach Jeter (guitars, vocals).
The band is known for their dedicated lyrical and musical style, which is inspired by Egyptology and works of H. P. Lovecraft. Since its formation, the band has released ten studio albums, two compilations, three extended plays, two demos, three singles, and five music videos. Their latest studio album, The Underworld Awaits Us All, was released on August 23, 2024, through Napalm Records.
Members:
Karl Sanders - guitars (1993-present), vocals, keyboards (1995-present)
George Kollias - drums (2004-present)
Brian Kingsland - guitars, vocals (2017-present)
Dan Vadim Von - bass, vocals (2023-present)
Zach Jeter - guitars, vocals (2023-present)
Former members:
Chief Spires - bass, vocals (1993-2001)
Pete Hammoura - drums, vocals (1993-2000)
John Ehlers - guitars (1996-1997)
Dallas Toler-Wade - guitars, vocals (1997-2016)
Tony Laureano - drums (2000-2004)
Jon Vesano - bass, vocals (2001-2005)
Chris Lollis - bass, vocals (2007-2012)
Todd Ellis - bass, vocals (2012-2015)
Brad Parris - bass, vocals (2015-2022)
From: Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Genre(s):
Technical death metal,
brutal death metal
Active From: 1993-present