What makes Decade of Decadence by Impaled Nazarene notable?

Decade of Decadence is notable for encapsulating a decade's worth of Impaled Nazarene's music, which was influential in shaping the sound and aesthetic of underground black metal. The album received significant attention for its unapologetic embrace of dark themes and was pivotal in attracting a loyal cult following, despite mixed critical reviews. By the release of Decade of Decadence in 2000, Impaled Nazarene was already an established name in the black metal scene, having formed in 1990. This album came as a compilation of their earlier works, showcasing their signature blend of extreme metal and controversial themes while solidifying their position within the Finnish black metal movement.

Who is Decade of Decadence for?

Decade of Decadence works well if you're into wave-like intensity shifts, short bursts of chaos and relentless energy for workouts.

How many songs are on Decade of Decadence?

Decade of Decadence has 33 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.

Decade of Decadence

Impaled Nazarene · 2000

61 min · 33 tracks · black metal

A chaotic blend of relentless speed, guttural vocals, and provocative themes challenging societal norms.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Condemned to Hell — This track exemplifies the band's raw energy and provocative lyrical content, making it a defining anthem for fans of extreme metal.
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Damnation (Raping the Angels) — Serving as a bold statement on the album, this song showcases their signature sound while pushing boundaries with its controversial title and themes.
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Worms in Rectum — The brevity and shock value of this track highlight the band's penchant for dark humor intertwined with brutal musicality.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like intensity shifts
short bursts of chaos
relentless energy for workouts
headbanging anthems for parties
cathartic release through aggression

Maybe skip if you

seekers of melodic calm
prefer lengthy, cohesive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context: By the release of Decade of Decadence in 2000, Impaled Nazarene was already an established name in the black metal scene, having formed in 1990. This album came as a compilation of their earlier works, showcasing their signature blend of extreme metal and controversial themes while solidifying their position within the Finnish black metal movement.
Stylistic neighbors: Behemoth· Marduk· Dark Funeral

Tracklist

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

1 Intro 0:15
2 Condemned to Hell 3:33
3 The Crucified 1:06
4 Disgust Suite O:P I 0:14
5 Morbid Fate 3:34
6 Disgust Suite O:P II 0:16
7 Worms in Rectum 1:10
8 Conned Thru Life 0:59
9 Crucifixation 2:58
10 Nuctemeron of Necromanteion 0:32
11 Condemned to Hell 3:24
12 Impurity of Dawn 0:31
13 The Crucified 1:02
14 Infernus 0:38
15 Morbid Fate 3:09
16 Ave Satanas 0:28
17 In the Name of Satan 0:42
18 Fall to Fornication 0:34
19 Damnation (Raping the Angels) 4:20
20 Noisrevrep Taog 3:00
21 In the Name of Satan 0:41
22 Noisrevrep Eht Retfa 0:30
23 Damnation (Raping the Angels) 3:50
24 The Black Vomit 2:05
25 Ghost Riders 2:40
26 Sadogoat 3:08
27 I Am the Killer of Trolls 1:47
28 Kill Yourself 2:03
29 Burst Command 'Til War 2:25
30 Nuclear Metal Retaliation 1:54
31 Instrumental I 1:50
32 Instrumental II 3:20
33 Instrumental III 2:37

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