Sacra – Oblivion Review

Sacra is a a Spanish Melodic Death/Black metal band, that was conceived in 2020. On August 8th, 2024, the band released their debut studio album, Oblivion, promoted via GlobMetal Promotions.

Sacra, Oblivion Review: This review will evaluate every aspect of the album, from its intricate musical composition to its production.

Sacra — Oblivion cover

The First Three Sins, The Summary

The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Features captivating melodies, intricate tremolo picking, impressive solos, and rhythms and pulsing bass line that stirs the listener’s soul. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Involve compelling blackened shrieks and ghostly screams. The Third Sin, The Percussions: Intense and relentless assault of the drums, with rhythmic blazing strikes and beats.

The Fourth Sin, Overall Discussion

When the listener presses the play button on the opening piece, Intro, it greets the listener with a dark, apocalyptic atmosphere/soundscape.

Embarking on a sonic journey with the second piece, Golden Bones, the remaining five songs—well, four—are due to the sixth piece’s Overture, a forty-two-second overture soundscape. The listener “is enveloped” in a one-of-a-kind and explosive melodic blackened death musical spectrum.

With seven tracks spread across thirty minutes of playtime, Sacra provides and delivers a melodic but clean, pack-a-punch sound within the production and composition of the music and instrumentation. This music not only resonates with the listener’s ears but also stirs their soul, evoking a range of emotions wrapped in a fog of darkness.

Oblivion‘s meticulous production and instrumentation reflect high professionalism, with a refined, contemporary sound showcasing impressive attention to detail.

Each element of the music, from the intricate notes to the compelling vocals, harmonious harmonies, and captivating beats, is distinctly audible, preserving the raw and untamed essence of the music and leaving the audience impressed.

Oblivion‘s songwriting and composition are highly professional, showcasing remarkable skill and artistry. The composition is intricately woven into the instrumentation, incorporating various tempos and moods. The music features captivating melodies, intricate tremolo picking, and impressive solos, demonstrating the band’s exceptional talent and making the audience appreciative.

The album comes to an end with the last song, Oblivion. 

The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia

For us, the album Oblivion by Sacra is a captivating fusion of melodic and dark elements. This unique blend strongly emphasizes the blackened death metal genre. This debut release from the band showcases remarkable skill and artistry, delivering a fresh, enthralling, and vibrant sonic experience that will intrigue and captivate its listeners.

Overall, Sacra and their debut release, Oblivion, is a fruit of art release; everything, every element, and composition were in a timely place, and the whole album and music flowed like a mist across the ocean.

The Sixth Sin, The Artwork

Looks like something from someone’s nightmare, or something waking from a nightmare.

The Seventh Sin, Disrelish

Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Sacra, and their album Oblivion.

The Hymns

01. Intro
02. Golden Bones
03. Darkness
04. War
05. Grune Fee
06. Overtune
07. Oblivion

Sacra

Alberto— Guitars
Óscar Muñoz – Rhythm Guitar
Raul – Drums
Javipa – Bass
Rafa – Vocals

Reviewed by Kristian — editorial architect and ceremonially crafted. © Athenaeum of Sin Reviews.