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Karl Sanders

Data updated on 2025-07-01 21:53:26 UTC
Karl Sanders is a name that resonates deeply within the realms of death metal and beyond. As the mastermind behind Nile, Sanders has been a pivotal force in shaping the sounds of extreme metal. With a career spanning decades, he is celebrated for his intricate compositions and unparalleled guitar work, blending brutal riffs with ancient Egyptian themes, creating a sound that is both ferocious and epic.

Sanders’ solo work further showcases his versatility and depth as a musician. His solo albums, Saurian Meditation, Saurian Exorcisms, and Saurian Apocalypse, delve into ambient, Middle Eastern, and acoustic soundscapes, revealing a different, yet equally captivating side of his musical persona. Tracks like The Elder God Shrine and Of the Sleep of Ishtar transport listeners to otherworldly realms, demonstrating Sanders' prowess in crafting immersive auditory experiences.
Beyond his own projects, Karl has collaborated with numerous artists in the metal community. His contributions have left an indelible mark, inspiring countless musicians and fans alike. With a rich discography that includes 10 Nile albums and 3 solo records, Sanders continues to push boundaries.

Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer, the musical journey through Sanders’ work promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Genres

: neofolk

Total plays

1.6 million
Updated on 2025-07-01

Social media links

Monthly listeners

2,763

Followers

9,079

Top Cities

  1. Brazil
    37 listeners
  2. Finland
    Helsinki
    36 listeners
  3. Poland
    38 listeners
  4. United Kingdom
    26 listeners
  5. Australia
    31 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Cold Flame
Cold Flame
236,793 5:50 2022-09-14
Contemplate This on the Tree of Woe
Contemplate This on the Tree of Woe
99,233 3:53 2009-04-14
Rapture of the Empty Spaces
Rapture of the Empty Spaces
98,810 4:24 2009-04-14
Preliminary Purification Before the Calling of Inanna
Preliminary Purification Before the Calling of Inanna
92,411 3:52 2009-04-14
Of the Sleep of Ishtar
Of the Sleep of Ishtar
65,386 9:36 2004-10-26
Slavery Unto Nitokris
Slavery Unto Nitokris
63,896 5:54 2009-04-14
A Most Effective Excorcism Against Azagthoth and His Emissar
A Most Effective Excorcism Against Azagthoth and His Emissar
62,894 5:30 2009-04-14
Awaiting the Vultures
Awaiting the Vultures
58,288 3:53 2004-10-26
The Sun Has Set on the Age of Man
The Sun Has Set on the Age of Man
58,142 3:33 2022-05-25
Curse the Sun
Curse the Sun
57,113 4:52 2009-04-14
Kali Ma
Kali Ma
56,227 3:38 2009-04-14
Kannada (Munjaaneddu Kumbaaranna) [feat. Karl Sanders & Sai Shankar]
Kannada (Munjaaneddu Kumbaaranna) [feat. Karl Sanders & Sai Shankar]
55,185 3:27 2017-10-19
Skull Fuck Ritual (Skull Breach Edition)
Skull Fuck Ritual (Skull Breach Edition)
50,365 4:33 2022-06-23
Shira Gula Pazu
Shira Gula Pazu
47,014 4:59 2009-04-14
Impalement and Crucifixion of the Last Remnants of the Pre-Human Serpent Volk
Impalement and Crucifixion of the Last Remnants of the Pre-Human Serpent Volk
39,888 4:10 2009-04-14
The Elder God Shrine
The Elder God Shrine
39,649 7:33 2004-10-26
Dying Embers of the Aga Mass Sssratu
Dying Embers of the Aga Mass Sssratu
39,393 6:11 2009-04-14
Atop the Wings of a Magpie
Atop the Wings of a Magpie
39,195 5:39 2020-11-27
Luring the Doom Serpent
Luring the Doom Serpent
34,516 4:01 2004-10-26
Contemplation of the Endless Abyss
Contemplation of the Endless Abyss
29,478 3:43 2004-10-26
Temple of Lunar Ascension
Temple of Lunar Ascension
28,278 3:51 2004-10-26
The Evil Inherent in us All
The Evil Inherent in us All
27,628 4:33 2022-07-19
Dreaming Through the Eyes of Serpents
Dreaming Through the Eyes of Serpents
25,768 6:16 2004-10-26
The Disembodied Yet Slither Among Us
The Disembodied Yet Slither Among Us
23,670 6:10 2022-07-22
The Forbidden Path Across the Chasm of Self Realization
The Forbidden Path Across the Chasm of Self Realization
20,968 5:37 2004-10-26
Bekon the Slick Winds of Pestilence
Bekon the Slick Winds of Pestilence
18,366 6:04 2004-10-26
Whence No Traveler Returns
Whence No Traveler Returns
17,315 5:54 2004-10-26
Nada Zaag
Nada Zaag
16,623 6:17 2022-07-22
An Altered Saurian Theta State
An Altered Saurian Theta State
15,240 6:49 2022-07-22
Nihil Emplexus
Nihil Emplexus
13,318 7:36 2022-07-22
Mask of Immutable Self Delusion
Mask of Immutable Self Delusion
11,512 5:48 2022-07-22
Divergence: The Long Awaited Third Primordial Ascension
Divergence: The Long Awaited Third Primordial Ascension
10,812 5:03 2022-07-22
The Great Law of the Dead
The Great Law of the Dead
10,648 8:49 2020-08-07
No Creature More Deserving of Cataclysmic Annihilation
No Creature More Deserving of Cataclysmic Annihilation
10,494 10:36 2022-07-22
Redemption in Self-Destruction
Redemption in Self-Destruction
9,649 5:02 2022-07-26
Thousand Lives Within
Thousand Lives Within
8,562 3:52 2023-10-20
To Rend the Flesh
To Rend the Flesh
5,794 4:44 2015-03-06
Hymn to Marduk
Hymn to Marduk
5,600 4:33 2023-11-24

New releases

Saurian Apocalypse
Saurian Apocalypse
2022-07-22
[Napalm Records Handels GmbH]
The Evil Inherent in us All
The Evil Inherent in us All
2022-07-19
[Napalm Records Handels GmbH]
Skull Fuck Ritual (Skull Breach Edition)
Skull Fuck Ritual (Skull Breach Edition)
2022-06-23
[Napalm Records Handels GmbH]
The Sun Has Set on the Age of Man
The Sun Has Set on the Age of Man
2022-05-25
[Napalm Records Handels GmbH]
Saurian Exorcisms
Saurian Exorcisms
2009-04-14
[Knife Fight Media]
Saurian Meditation
Saurian Meditation
2004-10-26
[Knife Fight Media]