Current Band:	Nile
Associations:	Behemoth, Grave, Morbid Angel, Ex-Deo, Nervecell, Tourniquet, Overtorture, Gory Blister, Impureza, Divine Disorder, Amarna Sky - Currently Offering Guitar Session Work, Producing, Guitar Lessons, Cubase Lessons, and Mentiorship.
Services:	Guitar Lessons, Guitar Session Work, Producing, Session Guitars, Song Writing
Bio:	Death Metal aficionados know Karl Sanders as the driving force behind South Carolina's Egyptian-themed death metal titans Nile. Formed in 1993, Nile has become a true force to be reckoned with. After 9 incredible albums, 2 decades of world tours, and an unmatched fierce dedication to their craft, Nile has garnered critical and fan loyalty from around the world. Karl Sanders(guitar/vocals / founder and principal songwriter), has led Nile, through his unique and technical Guitar playing, and further with his lyrics; steeped in his vast interest in Egyptology and other ancient Middle Eastern cultures. These elements, along with a natural gift for composition, song craft, and a dedicated work ethic, have made Karl and Nile an unparalleled and unique Metal Band in the scene of Technical Death Metal. But there's more to Sanders than ripping electric guitar solos, death growls and blast beats. - Sanders, who has been playing guitar for over four decades, certainly knows his way around the instrument ; but for his solo albums, Sanders opts for a more diverse musical palette, employing use of acoustic guitar, Baglama Saz, Glissentar, Fretless guitar and other exotic instrumentation. Karl studied Guitar with Legendary Jazz Guitarist Tim Haden, and several other guitar virtuosos such as internationally revered Mega-shredder Rusty Cooley, Classical Guitarist Shawn Allen, Brazilian Guitar Master Moyses Kolesne of Krisiun, Greek Shred Wizard Theodore Ziras, and Death Metal Living Legend Trey Azagthoth, as well as completing years of College Level Music Theory. Karl has also been a guest speaker at the USC Spartanburg Music Program's Songwriting and Arranging class. He was voted 4th all-time greatest Death Metal Guitarist by Decibel Magazine, Voted Best Musician in Terrorizer International Magazine Readers Poll, Voted 5th best Modern Metal guitarist in Metal Sucks, and named 52/100 in Joel McIver's book "The 100 greatest Metal Guitarists”.
Overall Rating:	5.00(5.0/5.0)

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