RIVERS OF NIHIL - Monarchy (Tour Edition) · CD

Tour edition with 4 bonus tracks.

Background information about 'Monarchy (Tour Edition)'

Rivers Of Nihil's sophomore release "Monarchy" is a tour de force of technical death metal prowess. The album expertly melds ferocious riffs and intricate melodies that exhibit both aggression and sophistication. This record weaves an overarching narrative of cyclical destruction and rebirth through its ten original tracks. The Pennsylvania quintet’s unique approach to songwriting is evident in their ability to blend brutal intensity with progressive elements seamlessly.

The record opens with "Heirless," setting the tone for the auditory journey that follows. Tracks like "Sand Baptism" and "Terrestria II: Thrive" highlight the band's knack for crafting dynamic compositions that ebb and flow with precision. The lyrical content is equally compelling, exploring themes of existentialism wrapped in vivid imagery. With additional preproduction tracks included in this reissue, fans are given a deeper glimpse into the creative process behind one of modern metal's boldest albums.

Track listing

1. Heirless
2. Perpetual Growth Machine
3. Reign Of Dreams
4. Sand Baptism
5. Ancestral I
6. Dehydrate
7. Monarchy
8. Terrestria II: Thrive
9. Circles In The Sky
   10.Suntold
   11.Perpetual Growth Machine (Preproduction)
   12.Sand Baptism (Preproduction)
   13.Monarchy (Preproduction)
   14.Sinchronos (Alternate Version)

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com