The Oracle (Dark Sermon album)

The Oracle is the second full-length studio album by the American death metal band Dark Sermon. It was released on August 21, 2015, through eOne Music.

The album represents a progression in Dark Sermon's sound, building upon the foundation of their earlier work while incorporating more nuanced and melodic elements into their brutal death metal core. The Oracle maintains the band's signature aggression and dark thematic content, exploring concepts of madness, existential dread, and societal decay.

Musically, The Oracle features complex song structures, technically proficient instrumentation, and guttural vocals characteristic of the death metal genre. The album received positive reviews from critics, who praised its intensity, musicianship, and thematic depth. Key tracks often cited for their quality include "Rat King", "The Eyeless Needle", and "Children of Gaia".

The album's cover art, like that of Dark Sermon's previous releases, contributes to its overall atmosphere of darkness and despair. The Oracle solidified Dark Sermon's position within the contemporary death metal scene and is considered a notable release within their discography.