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.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its raw energy and unflinching exploration of themes like war and death, earning a place within the underground black metal community. It received attention for its controversial title track and has influenced subsequent bands that engage with similar socio-political commentary in extreme music.
- Best for
- short, intense listening bursts dynamic emotional journeys aggressive energy release
- 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
- Blasphemy· Impiety· Oranssi Pazuzu
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stratagem 1:12
- 2 Absence of War Standout 2:27
- 3 The Lost Art of Goat Sacrificing Standout 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 Standout 3:58
- 12 Satan Wants You Dead 0:16
- 13 The Madness Behind 4:12
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