Sacrificium cover

Sacrificium

Xandria · 2014

66 min · 12 tracks · gothic metal · symphonic metal

A blend of ethereal vocals and orchestral arrangements envelops dark, heavy guitar riffs in a haunting sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting soundscapes for introspection
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • sweeping orchestral moments of release
  • evocative themes for late nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone, catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 2, 2014, 'Sacrificium' marked Xandria's fifth studio album and was their first featuring new vocalist Dianne van Giersbergen. Following the departure of former lead singer Manuela Kraller, this album represented a significant shift in their sound, merging orchestral elements with gothic metal more cohesively than previous efforts.
Stylistic neighbors
Epica· Nightwish· Within Temptation

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sacrificium 10:07
  • 2 Nightfall 3:56
  • 3 Dreamkeeper 4:36
  • 4 Stardust 5:32
  • 5 The Undiscovered Land 7:22
  • 6 Betrayer 6:06
  • 7 Until the End 5:39
  • 8 Come With Me 4:56
  • 9 Little Red Relish 4:32
  • 10 Our Neverworld 3:45
  • 11 Temple of Hate 5:49
  • 12 Sweet Atonement 4:13

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