Ugra Karma
Impaled Nazarene · 1993
41 min · 14 tracks · black metal
Brutal, relentless black metal infused with chaotic rhythms and provocative themes, embodying the raw spirit of Finnish extreme music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hate — This track encapsulates the band's raw aggression and lyrical intensity, making it a standout anthem that exemplifies their unfiltered approach.
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Cyberchrist — Featuring industrial influences alongside traditional black metal elements, this track highlights the band's innovative sound while critiquing modernity and technology.
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Gott ist tot (Antichrist War mix) — This remix showcases the band's willingness to experiment with different sounds and styles while maintaining their core identity, reflecting their boundary-pushing ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases aggressive compositions and chaotic rhythms, solidifying its place in the black metal scene.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of blast beats and tremolo-picked guitar riffs, creating an aggressive and relentless sound throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, heavier breakdowns.
- Lyrical themes often revolve around controversial and provocative subjects, which are delivered with harsh vocal styles that vary between growls and shrieks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, intense listening bursts
- chaotic energy and aggression
- dark, aggressive atmospheres
- unpredictable song transitions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Ugra Karma is Impaled Nazarene's third studio album, released in 1993 after their breakthrough with 'Tol Cormpt Norz Norz Norz'. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation within the black metal community, pushing boundaries with their unapologetic approach to controversial subjects and extreme soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Behemoth· Marduk· Dark Funeral
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Goatzied 1:13
- 2 The Horny and the Horned 3:25
- 3 Sadhu Satana 2:28
- 4 Chaosgoat Law 1:47
- 5 Hate 5:46
- 6 Gott ist tot (Antichrist War mix) 2:51
- 7 Coraxo 0:16
- 8 Soul Rape 3:50
- 9 Kali-Yaga 4:08
- 10 Cyberchrist 5:37
- 11 False Jehova 2:15
- 12 Sadistic 666 / Under a Golden Shower 4:06
- 13 Satanic Masowhore 2:04
- 14 Conned Thru Life (Diabolical Penis mix) 1:13
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