What makes The Infernal Depths of Hatred by Anata notable?

This album is significant for its innovative approach within the technical death metal genre, influencing subsequent bands looking to merge intricate musicianship with darker themes. It received positive critical reception, helping to solidify Anata's place in the underground metal community and paving the way for their later works. The Infernal Depths of Hatred is Anata's debut album, released in 1998 as they entered the Swedish death metal scene. At this time, the band was establishing their identity, blending technical prowess with progressive elements, setting the stage for their future explorations in heavy music.

How many songs are on The Infernal Depths of Hatred?

The Infernal Depths of Hatred has 8 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

The Infernal Depths of Hatred

Anata · 1998

42 min · 8 tracks · progressive metal

A relentless onslaught of intricate guitar work and guttural vocals intertwines with haunting melodies and progressive structures.

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Released When You Are Dead — This track opens the album with a furious intensity that showcases the band's technical skill and sets a dark tone for the record.
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Those Who Lick the Wounds of Christ — The complexity of this track intertwines aggressive riffs with atmospheric sections, exemplifying Anata's unique blend of brutality and melody.
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Dethrone the Hypocrites — Featuring intricate time signatures and a dynamic structure, this song highlights the band's progressive influences while delivering a scathing critique of false pretenses.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

65 /100

Treeline

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate musicianship and dark themes, establishing a solid foundation in the progressive metal genre.

What we noticed

Guttural vocals are layered over intricate guitar harmonies, creating a dense sound that demands focused listening.
Several tracks exceed five minutes, allowing for extended instrumental passages that explore themes of darkness and despair.

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

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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 Released When You Are Dead 4:21
2 Let the Heavens Hate 3:49
3 Under Azure Skies 5:39
4 Vast Lands / Infernal Gates 5:06
5 Slain Upon His Altar 4:38
6 Those Who Lick the Wounds of Christ 6:48
7 Dethrone the Hypocrites 6:03
8 Aim Not at the Kingdom High 5:46

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