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Of Truth and Sacrifice

Heaven Shall Burn · 2020

97 min · 19 tracks · metalcore · melodic death metal

Melodic riffs and aggressive vocals collide with lyrical themes of war, sacrifice, and societal critique.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • aggressive vocals for cathartic release
  • thought-provoking themes of sacrifice
  • engaging narratives that unfold gradually
  • intense moments for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike lengthy, immersive experiences
  • prefer straightforward, instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2020, 'Of Truth and Sacrifice' is Heaven Shall Burn's eighth studio album, following their 2017 effort 'Wanderer'. This album marks a consolidation of their signature melodic death metal sound while incorporating more experimental elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Caliban· As I Lay Dying· Killswitch Engage

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 March of Retribution 1:22
  • 2 Thoughts and Prayers 4:58
  • 3 Eradicate 4:32
  • 4 Protector 5:27
  • 5 Übermacht 5:26
  • 6 My Heart and the Ocean 5:51
  • 7 Expatriate 8:53
  • 8 What War Means 5:31
  • 9 Terminate the Unconcern 4:42
  • 10 The Ashes of My Enemies 2:03

Disc 2

  • 1 Children of a Lesser God 6:35
  • 2 La Résistance 5:06
  • 3 The Sorrows of Victory 8:25
  • 4 Stateless 3:49
  • 5 Tirpitz 5:54
  • 6 Truther 2:41
  • 7 Critical Mass 3:35
  • 8 Eagles Among Vultures 5:06
  • 9 Weakness Leaving My Heart 7:31

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