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2014 studio album by Xandria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sacrificium is the sixth studio album by German symphonic metal band Xandria.[3] The record was released on 2 May 2014 via Napalm Records.
Sacrificium | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 2 May 2014 | |||
Studio | Sandlane Recording Facilities, The Netherlands Gate Studios, Germany | |||
Genre | Symphonic metal, power metal,[1] heavy metal | |||
Length | 66:21 | |||
Label | Napalm | |||
Producer | Marco Heubaum, Joost van den Broek | |||
Xandria chronology | ||||
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Singles from Sacrificium | ||||
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In Latin, the word sacrificium means the performance of an act that renders something sacer, sacred. Sacrifice reinforced the powers and attributes of divine beings, and inclined them to render benefits in return (the principle of do ut des).
According to the band, the new album will "continue the musical journey and direction" of their last album, Neverworld's End, but "will bring in even more of everything people liked" about it.
Right before recording began, the band parted ways with their singer of three years, Manuela Kraller. She was replaced by Dutch singer Dianne van Giersbergen, who also fronts the progressive metal band, Ex Libris.[4][5] This record is also the first album to feature Steven Wussow on bass.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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1. | "Sacrificium" | Marco Heubaum, Benjamin Schwenen | 10:04 | |
2. | "Nightfall" | Marco Heubaum, Benjamin Schwenen, Christian Steenken | 3:54 | |
3. | "Dreamkeeper" | 4:36 | ||
4. | "Stardust" | 5:31 | ||
5. | "The Undiscovered Land" | 7:22 | ||
6. | "Betrayer" | 6:04 | ||
7. | "Until the End" | 5:37 | ||
8. | "Come with Me" | Marco Heubaum, Benjamin Schwenen, Christian Steenken | 4:56 | |
9. | "Little Red Relish" | Dianne van Giersbergen | 4:32 | |
10. | "Our Neverworld" | 3:44 | ||
11. | "Temple of Hate" | 5:48 | ||
12. | "Sweet Atonement" | Dianne van Giersbergen | Marco Heubaum, Nicolas Rebscher, Alexander Kim Lange | 4:13 |
Total length: | 66:21 |
All tracks are written by Marco Heubaum (except where noted)
No. | Title | Music | Length |
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1. | "The Watcher" (bonus track) | 4:43 | |
2. | "Sacrificium" (instrumental) | Marco Heubaum, Benjamin Schwenen | 10:04 |
3. | "Nightfall" (instrumental) | Marco Heubaum, Benjamin Schwenen, Christian Steenken | 3:54 |
4. | "Dreamkeeper" (instrumental) | 4:36 | |
5. | "Stardust" (instrumental) | 5:31 | |
6. | "The Undiscovered Land" (instrumental) | 7:25 | |
7. | "Betrayer" (instrumental) | 6:04 | |
8. | "Until the End" (instrumental) | 5:37 | |
9. | "Come with Me" (instrumental) | Marco Heubaum, Benjamin Schwenen, Christian Steenken | 4:55 |
10. | "Little Red Relish" (instrumental) | 4:33 | |
11. | "Our Neverworld" (instrumental) | 3:44 | |
12. | "Temple of Hate" (instrumental) | 5:48 | |
13. | "Sweet Atonement" (instrumental) | Marco Heubaum, Nicolas Rebscher, Alexander Kim Lange | 4:13 |
Total length: | 71:07 |
Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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Austrian Albums Chart[6] | 71 |
German Albums Chart[7] | 25 |
Swiss Albums Chart[8] | 48 |
UK Albums Chart[9] | 176 |
US Top Heatseekers[10] | 25 |
All information from the album booklet.[11]
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