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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