Devil Doll
Sacrilegium

In the ancestral darkness of "Sacrilegium," a masterpiece by Devil Doll, the dark-prog opera project of the enigmatic Mr. Doctor, the listener is drawn into an arcane world, amidst the folds of a dark existence. Para-operatic, symphonic, and at times metal atmospheres blend into a musical kaleidoscope from which it is impossible not to be captivated. Like an ancient ceremony, the notes unfold like spells and the melodies evoke an era that touches on the occult. This musical journey is a timeless work of art, a spell that holds the listener captive from beginning to end. The darkness that permeates the music may be unsettling, but it is precisely in this mystery that the magic of "Sacrilegium" resides. The album follows the tradition of Devil Doll, with vocal and instrumental sections painting dark images, followed by extended instrumental improvisations. The narrative unfolds like the story of a reflective soul, observed at the moment of its funeral. Abstract and artistic, it all unfolds between darkness and fascination. The master of this staging, Mr. Doctor, guides the listener through intricate passages, dark lyrics, and characteristic heavy metal guitars, intertwining Gregorian chants, classical melodies, folk references, and cabaret echoes. The influences blend into a unique mix, a symphony that only Devil Doll knows how to orchestrate. Towards the end, the listener is enveloped by the unsettling sounds of a tomb filling up, a perspective from inside the coffin. An intense, noteworthy experience that culminates in the abyss of the mind. And like a magical rite, shortly after this release, Mr. Doctor reworks the essence of "Sacrilegium" to create "The Sacrilege of Fatal Arms" - an expanded and distorted version with reworked parts and extended instrumental sections. A spell that amplifies the mystery and darkness of this creation, reaffirming DEVIL DOLL as custodians of a dark past, yet eternally fascinating.