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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady intensity throughout listening relentless energy for workouts cathartic release of aggression
- 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.
- If you like
- metalcore, groove metal
Sacrament is an album by Lamb of God, released in 2006. A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and rhythmic grooves, layered with haunting melodies and raw, visceral vocals. 'Sacrament' debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the band's highest position to date. The album received widespread acclaim for its production quality and lyrical depth, contributing to Lamb of God's reputation as one of the foremost American heavy metal bands of the 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sacrament sound like?
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and rhythmic grooves, layered with haunting melodies and raw, visceral vocals. Rooted in metalcore and groove metal.
What makes Sacrament by Lamb of God notable?
'Sacrament' debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the band's highest position to date. The album received widespread acclaim for its production quality and lyrical depth, contributing to Lamb of God's reputation as one of the foremost American heavy metal bands of the 2000s. 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.
Who is Sacrament for?
Sacrament works well if you're into steady intensity throughout listening, relentless energy for workouts and cathartic release of aggression.
How many songs are on Sacrament?
Sacrament has 11 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Walk With Me in Hell Standout 5:11
- 2 Again We Rise 4:30
- 3 Redneck Standout 3:40
- 4 Pathetic 4:31
- 5 Foot to the Throat 3:13
- 6 Descending 3:35
- 7 Blacken the Cursed Sun Standout 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
Release Date
January 1, 2006
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
46 min 12 sec
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