What makes Hate by Sarcófago notable?

Hate is significant for its raw production and unflinching lyrics, which contributed to the growing reputation of Brazilian black metal internationally. The album's graphic content led to censorship in some regions, but it also garnered a cult following, influencing later generations of extreme metal bands. Released in 1994, Hate was Sarcófago's third studio album, following their influential debut, INRI. By this point, the band had already established themselves as pioneers within the Brazilian extreme metal scene, pushing boundaries with their aggressive sound and controversial themes.

How many songs are on Hate?

Hate has 10 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Hate

Sarcófago · 1994

35 min · 10 tracks · black metal

Brutal riffs and guttural vocals collide in a chaotic storm of aggression and nihilism that defines this extreme metal opus.

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Satanic Terrorism — This track epitomizes the album's core themes of anti-religious sentiment and societal critique through its relentless pace and aggressive delivery.
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The God’s Faeces — Offering an unfiltered commentary on organized religion, this song showcases Sarcófago's trademark blend of provocative lyrics and intense musicianship.
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Hate — The title track serves as a manifesto for the album's overarching themes, emphasizing raw emotion and unapologetic aggression in both sound and lyrics.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

Hate showcases aggressive songwriting and raw production, solidifying its place in Brazilian black metal.

What we noticed

The album opens with an intro that sets a dark tone, followed by tracks that maintain a relentless pace with aggressive guitar riffs and guttural vocals.
Each song features abrupt tempo changes, often shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, heavier breakdowns.
The lyrics are graphic and confrontational, contributing to the chaotic atmosphere of the music, which is further emphasized by raw production.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Intro / Song for My Death 2:31
2 Pact of Cum 3:57
3 The God’s Faeces 3:46
4 Satanic Terrorism 2:10
5 Orgy of Flies 4:43
6 Hate 2:25
7 The Phantom 5:00
8 Rhabdovius (The Pitbull’s Curse) 3:06
9 Anal Vomit 5:23
10 The Beggar’s Uprising 1:55

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