Sacrificium (Xandria album)


Sacrificium is the sixth studio album by German symphonic metal band Xandria. The record was released on 2 May 2014 via Napalm Records.
In Latin, the word :wikt:sacrificium|sacrificium means the performance of an act that renders something :wikt:sacer|sacer, sacred. Sacrifice reinforced the powers and attributes of divine beings, and inclined them to render benefits in return.

Background

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. This record is also the first album to feature Steven Wussow on bass.

Track listing

Charts

Chart Peak
position
Austrian Albums Chart71
German Albums Chart25
Swiss Albums Chart48
UK Albums Chart176
US Top Heatseekers25

Personnel

;Xandria