15 Best Death Metal Bands Ever

15. Nile

Forming in 1993, Nile are seen by many as pioneering figures in technical death metal, especially in their native country.

Throughout their near three decade career, Nile has seen a catalogue of line-up changes, hosting no less than 13 permanent members, not including session musicians and exclusive live performers.

However, all these line-up changes have no faltered the band's growth, as they are now viewed as pivotal figures in the death metal scene. Nile released their first record, 'Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka', in 1998 and saw the band instantly breakthrough to metal fame. As their careers and style progressed, Nile's songs grew longer and more intricate compared to shorter, more punctual take of their debut album.

Nile have now released a total of nine records, with the most recent of which being 2019's 'Vile Nilotic Rites'.