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Absence of War Does Not Mean Peace

Impaled Nazarene · 2001

37 min · 13 tracks · black metal

Fiercely aggressive black metal collides with provocative lyrics and relentless tempo shifts, challenging societal norms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, intense listening bursts
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • aggressive energy release
  • challenging societal reflections

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Absence of War Does Not Mean Peace' was released in 2001, Impaled Nazarene was already a well-established name in the black metal scene, having formed in 1990. This album marked their seventh studio release and followed the critically acclaimed 'Coping with the Urban Crotch' from 1999, showcasing their continued evolution in sound and lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Behemoth· Marduk· Dark Funeral

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Stratagem 1:12
  • 2 Absence of War 2:27
  • 3 The Lost Art of Goat Sacrificing 3:54
  • 4 Prequel to Bleeding (Angels III) 2:48
  • 5 Hardboiled and Still Hellbound 2:31
  • 6 Into the Eye of the Storm 4:44
  • 7 Before the Fallout 1:05
  • 8 Humble Fuck of Death 2:53
  • 9 Via Dolorosa 4:08
  • 10 Nyrkillä tapettava huora 3:00
  • 11 Never Forgive 3:58
  • 12 Satan Wants You Dead 0:16
  • 13 The Madness Behind 4:12

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