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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical storytelling with epic choruses
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • cinematic soundscapes for immersion
  • energizing riffs for workout sessions
  • sing-along moments in groups

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer soft, mellow sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

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
Sabaton· Blind Guardian· HammerFall

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fire & Forgive 4:30
  • 2 Demons Are a Girl’s Best Friend 3:38
  • 3 Killers With the Cross 4:09
  • 4 Incense & Iron 3:57
  • 5 Where the Wild Wolves Have Gone 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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