Sacrificium

Description

Sacrificium is the solo debut album by the American singer and songwriter Randy Rose of Mad at the World fame, released on Intense Records in 1991, an imprint of Frontline Music Group, releasing FMG’s industrial/metal output. The album was recorded and mixed by Randy Rose at MATW Studios in Irvine, California; and was produced by Roger Rose with Randy co-producing. All songs written by Randy Rose except track 3 written by Roger Rose. Track 2 features brothers Ronnie and Jason Martin of Joy Electric Starflyer 59, respectively.

Promo

For years, Randy, the drummer and co-founding member of the iconic Christian rockers, Mad At the World, infused the band’s sound with a powerful hard rock essence. However, it was in 1991 that he truly elevated their music to new heights with the release of their raw and haunting album, “Sacrificium,” under Intense Records. This debut album exudes a distinct Danzig vibe, especially evident in Randy’s vocals. The music itself is a slow, brooding amalgamation of doomy sludge, heavily influenced by the likes of Black Sabbath and Trouble. Tracks such as «Oppression» and the more spirited «Wicked Ways» immediately captivate listeners, with the latter boasting a chorus that lingers in your mind long after the song ends – “Would someone please release me, from the ways of this world.” Similarly, the relentless riffs of «Black Harvest» are bound to have metalheads headbanging to its infectious groove, while «Walls of Hate» showcases a monstrous Black Sabbath-inspired riff, complemented by stellar guitar work from Randy’s brother, Roger Rose. While the Danzig comparisons are warranted, the album draws from a plethora of influences, making it a multifaceted masterpiece. This remastered edition of “Sacrificium” by Retroactive Records in 2024 is a must-have for any fan of dark and heavy classics. The 2024 vinyl remaster features Amber Waves colored heavy-weight vinyl and a 12×12 lyrics insert with band pics, and even a special write-up direct to fans from Randy Rose! Limited to just 200 vinyl records!

> iTunes (https://music.apple.com/us/album/sacrificium/389480127)

CD tracklist:

01. Pain – 4:06
02. Oppression – 3:46
03. Fire – 4:29
04. I Was Alive – 5:31
05. Wicked Ways – 3:40
06. Black Harvest – 5:31
07. Marshmallow Land – 4:09
08. Wall Of Hate – 3:56
09. Death – 3:46
10. Sacrificium – 4:42

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and CD by Intense Records. Remastered by Rob Colwell and re-issued by Retroactive Records in 2024 (through Limited Run Vinyl/Limited Run Music) on both CD and 12-inch vinyl LP pressed on Amber Waves Vinyl (Limited to 200 copies), as a part of the label’s Metal Icon Series.

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Sacrificium, Remastered and pressed on Amber Waves vinyl, Retroactive Records 2024.

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