NILE: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Enduring The Eternal Molestation' Video

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Enduring The Eternal Molestation Of Flame", the new video from the reigning kings of technical, historically themed brutality NILE, can be seen below. The clip was produced and directed by Jon Simvonis for Magnum Production Studios Co. and Arctos Broadcast Facilities. It also features the African Heritage group and photography by Philippos Kokkalis.

Commented Simvonis: "Filming NILE, a band with such a strong connection and retrospection to the Ancient Egyptian spirit, was really a creative challenge. I found myself almost traveling in time and space through the whole research process prior to making the video.

"All of our production and creative department teams, within Magnum Production Studios Co. were really excited to take on this project and bring it to life.

"Approaching Ancient Egypt, through Africa and using Nubia, a region along the Nile river, was for me the perfect marriage of Egyptian iconic imagery and the region's long religious history. A region that dealt in the underworld and was also the birthplace of the very first Voodoo practices. Two worlds so close, but yet so far one from another."

Adds NILE mainman Karl Sanders: "We had a blast working on this video.

"We were in Greece for a total of ten days, after our summer European tour ended, waiting for our turn for our shots on the video set to begin, and it was our first real opportunity ever to spend some time in Greece. It seems George [Kollias, NILE drummer] is an excellent host, and we really soaked up a lot of Greek Culture, did plenty of historic sightseeing, and got to meet many of George's wonderful friends and colleagues. I even managed to get a guitar lesson from the incredible Greek shredmaster Theodore Ziras while in Athens.

"The video shoot itself was a mind-blowing experience — the location was unearthly, spiritual, and quasi-vulcanic all the same time. The director, Jon, was super prepared, and did amazing work — by far the most artistic yet metal director we have worked with yet.

"Besides, of course, the many days spent on the beach in Loutraki soaking up Greek sunshine and drinking Greek Mythos beer served by bikini-clad Greek waitresses — I would say the most memorable part of the whole video excursion for me was the Greek firemen on duty during the nighttime location shoot. They told us: 'We are here to protect the Greek mountainside from burning down — if you band guys catch yourselves on fire, you are on your own.' And they were true to the word , as two video crew members did indeed catch themselves on fire during that night time session.

"There is a special flame accelerant the crew members used to make sure the flames were all blazing while the camera was rolling — and it quite easily got all over their clothes while they are liberally dousing all the props to be burned before each shot. Quite predictably, with the countless full-on flaming camera takes that lasted well into the early hours of the morning, two of the crew accidentally lit themselves up while restarting the flames for the umpteenth time. Panic-dancing quite madly, one of the crew guys managed to extinguish himself before his clothes and shoes were consumed by flames , and another crew member voodoo–fire danced somewhat less effectively and sadly, suffered burns on his arm and had to be taken to a nearby hospital.

"What dedication these video guys have. It reminded me of when Punchy was shooting the 'Papyrii' video and had to venture INSIDE the crocodile cage to get the crocodile shots — and before he even realized what was happening — found that while his attention was focused on getting his camera shot — he himself was being subtlety stalked and cornered by three hungry Nile crocodiles.

"All in all, we were super happy with the 'Enduring' video — Jon did an amazing job with the whole thing. Not only does it look incredible for a metal video, Jon managed to stay under budget — no mean feat what with the limited funds allotted to extreme bands these days."

Says Kollias: "Shooting the new video during the summer in Greece under that HOT sun was something that scared me in first place, to be honest; days are getting very hot here and I knew that would be difficult... but working with Jon Simvonis was the guarantee that we would make it worth it!

"Jon did an amazing job, super easy guy to work with and extremely talented since he got the entire project on his shoulders and made things just happen the best possible way — period!

"I love the uniqueness of the video, I love the way the band shows and I really love the concept with all these incredible actors we used; they really raised the bar and we couldn't be happier to have them in!

"'Enduring The Eternal Molestation Of Flame' was not just another video clip; it was a great experience and teamwork from people who work with passion for it — and that shows in there!

"Overall, 'Enduring' was the way video shootings should be — we combined work with fun and we had the pleasure to work with a super talented director and an amazing crew. I hope the next video will be exactly like that!"

NILE will tour the United States once again this March and April, with 28 shows supported by three of the best local bands in every market. NILE will play two massive sets with music spanning their prolific, twenty-year career.

NILE's seventh full-length album, "At The Gate Of Sethu", sold 3,800 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 131 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD landed at position No. 2 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.

NILE's previous album, "Those Whom The Gods Detest", opened with 3,500 units back in 2009 to enter The Billboard 200 chart at No. 160.

"At The Gate Of Sethu" was released in Europe on June 29, 2012 and in the U.S. on July 3, 2012 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2009's "Those Whom The Gods Detest" was once again produced and mixed by Neil Kernon, who has previously worked with NEVERMORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, QUEENSRŸCHE and DEICIDE, among many others. The CD artwork was handled by a true genius of darkened visuals, Seth Siro Anton (SOILWORK, PARADISE LOST, SEPTICFLESH).

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