The Sacrament of Sin
The Sacrament of Sin | ||||
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Studio album by Powerwolf | ||||
Released | 20 July 2018 | |||
Studio | Fascination Street, Gothenburg, Sweden | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 42:42 | |||
Label | Napalm | |||
Producer | Jens Bogren | |||
Powerwolf chronology | ||||
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Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Metal Storm | 8.3/10 [1] |
Bravewords | 8.0/10 [2] |
The Sacrament of Sin is the seventh studio album by German power metal band Powerwolf,[3][4] released on 20 July 2018 through Napalm Records. The album was recorded at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden with producer Jens Bogren. Official videos were released for "Demons Are a Girl's Best Friend" and "Fire & Forgive".
Matthew Greywolf said in an interview regarding the album:
"I would say the approach was to expand the territory a bit, I think ‘The Sacrament of Sin’ has become the most diverse Powerwolf album with the most variation in the music and a lot of new elements in our sound. At the same time, I think it’s become a pretty typical Powerwolf album in terms of atmosphere and power and character."[5]
A limited edition mediabook version also features a second disc named Communio Lupatum, which features Powerwolf songs covered by other artists selected by the band members.[6]
On September 14, 2018, the album won a German Metal Hammer Award for Best Album.[7]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Fire & Forgive" | 4:30 |
2. | "Demons Are a Girl's Best Friend" | 3:38 |
3. | "Killers with the Cross" | 4:09 |
4. | "Incense and Iron" | 3:57 |
5. | "Where the Wild Wolves Have Gone" | 4:13 |
6. | "Stossgebet" (Short Prayer) | 3:53 |
7. | "Nightside of Siberia" | 3:53 |
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 |
Total length: | 42:42 |
Earbook bonus tracks | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
12. | "Midnight Madonna" | 3:34 |
Communio Lupatum | |||
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No. | Title | Artist | Length |
1. | "Sacred & Wild" (Originally released on Preachers of the Night) | Epica | 4:47 |
2. | "We Drink Your Blood" (Originally released on Blood of the Saints) | Saltatio Mortis | 3:40 |
3. | "Kiss of the Cobra King" (Originally released on Return in Bloodred) | Caliban | 4:17 |
4. | "Resurrection by Erection" (Originally released on Bible of the Beast) | Battle Beast | 3:47 |
5. | "Night of the Werewolves" (Originally released on Blood of the Saints) | Heaven Shall Burn | 5:15 |
6. | "The Evil Made Me Do It" (Originally released on Return in Bloodred) | Kadavar | 5:29 |
7. | "Let There Be Night" (Originally released on Blessed & Possessed) | Kissin' Dynamite | 4:16 |
8. | "Amen & Attack" (Originally released on Preachers of the Night) | Mille Petrozza with Marc Gortz | 3:56 |
9. | "Army of the Night" (Originally released on Blessed & Possessed) | Amaranthe | 3:02 |
10. | "When the Saints Are Going Wild" (Originally released on Blood of the Saints) | Eluveitie | 3:44 |
Total length: | 42:13 |
The Symphony Of Sin (Earbook bonus CD) | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
1. | "Fire & Forgive" | |
2. | "Demons Are a Girl's Best Friend" | |
3. | "Killers with the Cross" | |
4. | "Incense & Iron" | |
5. | "Where the Wild Wolves Have Gone" | |
6. | "Stossgebet" | |
7. | "Nightside of Siberia" | |
8. | "The Sacrament of Sin" | |
9. | "Venom of Venus" | |
10. | "Nighttime Rebel" | |
11. | "Fist by Fist (Sacralize or Strike)" | |
12. | "Midnight Madonna" |
Personnel
Powerwolf
- Attila Dorn – vocals
- Matthew Greywolf – lead and rhythm guitar
- Charles Greywolf – lead and rhythm guitar, bass guitar
- Roel van Helden – drums, percussion
- Falk Maria Schlegel – organ, keyboards
Production
- Jens Bogren – mixing
- Tony Lindgren – mastering
- Zsofia Dankova – artwork, illustrations
- Matthew Greywolf – layout
- Matteo Vdiva – band photography
Charts
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[8] | 9 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[9] | 8 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[10] | 16 |
Dutch Albums (MegaCharts)[11] | 94 |
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[12] | 16 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[13] | 1 |
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)[14] | 17 |
Polish Albums (ZPAV)[15] | 34 |
Scottish Albums (OCC)[16] | 44 |
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[17] | 97 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[18] | 4 |
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[19] | 61 |
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[20] | 3 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[21] | 11 |
References
- ↑ "Powerwolf - The Sacrament Of Sin review". metalstorm.net. 17 July 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ↑ bravewords.com. "POWERWOLF - The Sacrament Of Sin". bravewords.com. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
- ↑ "Powerwolf – New Album Coming In 2018". metalstorm.net. October 11, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ↑ "POWERWOLF Unveils 'The Sacrament Of Sin' Cover Artwork, Track Listing". Blabbermouth. Apr 3, 2018. Retrieved Apr 3, 2018.
- ↑ "Powerwolf's Matthew Greywolf on 'The Sacrament of Sin'". Overdrive. May 18, 2018. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
- ↑ "POWERWOLF – The Sacrament Of Sin / 2-Mediabook Edition + Slipcase". Napalm Records. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
- ↑ https://www.theprp.com/2018/09/15/news/winners-revealed-for-2018-german-metal-hammer-awards/
- ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Powerwolf – The Sacrament of Sin" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Powerwolf – The Sacrament of Sin" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Powerwolf – The Sacrament of Sin" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Powerwolf – The Sacrament of Sin" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ↑ "Powerwolf: The Sacrament of Sin" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Powerwolf – The Sacrament of Sin" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ↑ "Top 40 album DVD és válogatáslemez-lista – 2018. 30. hét" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- ↑ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ↑ "Top 100 Albumes – Semana 30: del 20.7.2018 al 26.7.2018" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Powerwolf – The Sacrament of Sin". Hung Medien. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ↑ "Powerwolf Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ↑ "Powerwolf Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ↑ "Powerwolf Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 August 2018.