Alex and I generally do not agree on much with music, and his disdain of my appreciation of anything related to  THRICE, and relative indifference towards SET YOUR GOALS or THURSDAY, runs deep, but we both have come to appreciate NILE’s new full-length, Those Whom The Gods Detest, as one of the most awesome pieces of metal to come out this year. As these guys are on the older side of things (40 years plus), they have little in common with the image of many bands half their age, which properly puts the emphasis solely on their music. Check out a stream of Gods Detest below if you haven’t been privy to its abundant shreddery.

Alex: I had to take issue with a few characterizations of my opinions of certain bands in Jordan’s post, which I have addressed through some careful editing of the aforementioned post. Disdain towards THRICE is correct – they have disappointed me beyond words since Vheissu and I will not hesitate to opine that I believe their days are numbered. However, I am indifferent towards the works of SET YOUR GOALS (never listened) and THURSDAY (the split EP with ENVY was good, but not enough to sustain interest in the new LP).

However, he is absolutely correct regarding our mutual appreciation of NILE’s newest album. This record is an absolute monster and like any great album, it evokes incredible imagery in the imagination of the listener through tone, melody, and lyrics. While listening to Those Whom The Gods Detest, it is very easy to find yourself transported to Giza, watching thousands of men work to construct grandiose monuments to their pharaohs. Jordan and I will not hesitate to give this album an unqualified thumbs-up.