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Released 20 years ago

Sacrament

Lamb of God · 2006

46 min · 11 tracks · metalcore · groove metal

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and rhythmic grooves, layered with haunting melodies and raw, visceral vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady intensity throughout listening
  • relentless energy for workouts
  • cathartic release of aggression
  • haunting melodies for deep focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer soft and calming sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2006, Lamb of God was solidifying their status as a leading force in the metal scene, following their breakthrough album 'Ashes of the Wake' from 2004. 'Sacrament' marked their fifth studio release and showcased their evolution towards a more polished yet ferocious sound, further establishing their influence in groove metal and metalcore.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Walk With Me in Hell 5:11
  • 2 Again We Rise 4:30
  • 3 Redneck 3:40
  • 4 Pathetic 4:31
  • 5 Foot to the Throat 3:13
  • 6 Descending 3:35
  • 7 Blacken the Cursed Sun 5:28
  • 8 Forgotten (Lost Angels) 3:05
  • 9 Requiem 4:11
  • 10 More Time to Kill 3:37
  • 11 Beating on Death's Door 5:07

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