The Sacrament of Sin cover

The Sacrament of Sin

Powerwolf · 2018

42 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal · power metal

Epic choruses and thunderous riffs blend with theatrical storytelling to create a cinematic heavy metal experience.

Why this album works

'The Sacrament of Sin' debuted at number one on the German Albums Chart, marking a significant milestone for Powerwolf. The album's theatrical sound and thematic depth have led it to become a reference point within the power metal genre, influencing both fans and emerging artists alike.
Career context
By the time 'The Sacrament of Sin' was released in July 2018, Powerwolf had established themselves as a dominant force in the power metal scene. This album, their seventh studio release, followed their critically acclaimed 'Blessed & Possessed' from 2015, further solidifying their signature blend of heavy metal and gothic imagery.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fire & Forgive Standout 4:30
  • 2 Demons Are a Girl’s Best Friend Standout 3:38
  • 3 Killers With the Cross 4:09
  • 4 Incense & Iron 3:57
  • 5 Where the Wild Wolves Have Gone Standout 4:13
  • 6 Stossgebet 3:53
  • 7 Nightside of Siberia 3:52
  • 8 The Sacrament of Sin 3:26
  • 9 Venom of Venus 3:28
  • 10 Nighttime Rebel 4:03
  • 11 Fist by Fist (Sacralize or Strike) 3:32

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