Nile have a tall order in exceeding 2009’s Those Whom The Gods Detest, which contained “Hittite Dung Incantation,” a song about smearing yourself with shit.
Cory Smoot, a.k.a. Flattus Maximus, was the lead guitarist of GWAR before dying of a heart attack in 2011. His talent lives on in “Countdown To Oblivion.”
The Agonist features impressive performances from singer Alissa White-Gluz, who can switch on a dime from hellbound growls to Lacuna Coil-style choruses.