Karl Sanders - Saurian Meditation (2004)

Karl Sanders (born June 5, 1964) is an American musician, most widely known as the founding member of the American Egyptian-themed death metal band Nile. He was born in California, and lives in Greenville, South Carolina. Karl is endorsed by Jackson Guitars and Dean Guitars, and has two signature models by Kxk-guitars. He is ranked 4 in the Decibel Magazine ranking of the 20 best death metal guitar players of all time. He has a vast knowledge of Egyptian mythology, which heavily influences his work.

Tracklist :

1. "Awaiting the Vultures" – 3:52
2. "Of the Sleep of Ishtar" – 9:35
3. "Luring the Doom Serpent" – 4:00
4. "Contemplations of the Endless Abyss" – 3:43
5. "The Elder God Shrine" – 7:33
6. "Temple of Lunar Ascension" – 3:51
7. "Dreaming Through the Eyes of Serpents" – 6:16
8. "Whence No Traveler Returns" – 5:36
9. "The Forbidden Path Across the Chasm of Self-Realization" – 5:53
10. "Beckon the Sick Winds of Pestilence" – 6:04




Line Up:

• Shawn Allen -- Acoustic guitar on "Whence No Traveler Returns"
• Dallas Toler-Wade -- Harmony vocals on "The Elder God Shrine"
• David Vincent -- Narration on "The Forbidden Path Across the Chasm of Self Realization"
• Juan Gonzalez: Drums on "Beckon the Sick Winds of Pestilence", lead gong on "Whence No Traveler Returns", harmony vocals on "The Elder God Shrine"