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Their debut album, ''"aux"'', was recorded in 2006. It consisted of seven tracks that all together last for near an hour. Dissatisfied with the lack of interest by local labels, the band decided to put both "aux"{{Cite web|url=https://consecration.bandcamp.com/album/aux|title=Aux, by Consecration|website=Consecration.bandcamp.com|accessdate=16 November 2020}} and the live album entitled "live 2nd april 2008" (containing five new tracks at the time) for free download in mid 2008. The release of ''"aux"'' was followed by positive local and foreign critics alike, praising the band's will and ability to refresh the dull Serbian heavy music scene. In the meantime, the band's fan base was growing rapidly, making it one of the most popular underground bands in [[Serbia]].{{fact|date=June 2021}} |
Their debut album, ''"aux"'', was recorded in 2006. It consisted of seven tracks that all together last for near an hour. Dissatisfied with the lack of interest by local labels, the band decided to put both "aux"{{Cite web|url=https://consecration.bandcamp.com/album/aux|title=Aux, by Consecration|website=Consecration.bandcamp.com|accessdate=16 November 2020}} and the live album entitled "live 2nd april 2008" (containing five new tracks at the time) for free download in mid 2008. The release of ''"aux"'' was followed by positive local and foreign critics alike, praising the band's will and ability to refresh the dull Serbian heavy music scene. In the meantime, the band's fan base was growing rapidly, making it one of the most popular underground bands in [[Serbia]].{{fact|date=June 2021}} |
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In 2010, the band's second studio album titled "''[[.avi (album)|.avi]]''" was released. This time, the album was released through [[Geenger Records]]{{Cite web|url=http://www.geengerrecords.com/posts/text/10574889|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120724012131/http://geengerrecords.com/posts/text/10574889|url-status=dead|title=Geenger records website documenting the release of the .avi album|archivedate=24 July 2012|accessdate=16 November 2020}} from Croatia, as once again Serbian record companies failed to make an offer that would interest the band. After the release of "''.avi''", David Lazar Galić, a longtime bassist of the band (and also a founding member of [[Draconic (band)|Draconic]]), left the band due to personal issues and was replaced by Ivan Aranđelović.{{Cite web|url=https://metal-sound.net/interviews/|title=Interviews|website=metal-sound.net|date=2 March 2016|accessdate=16 November 2020}} Consecration's live performances are rated very highly because of the big amount of energy presented on them. They played on several festivals in the region such as [[EXIT (festival)|EXIT Fest]],{{cite web |url=http://www.geengerrecords.com/posts/text/10450531 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-05-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120724012141/http://geengerrecords.com/posts/text/10450531 |archivedate=2012-07-24 }} FENODOM and ARF Festival, along with others. They also performed live with the likes of [[The Ocean Collective|The Ocean]], [[Block Out (band)|Block Out]], [[Knut (band)|Knut]], [[Hesus Attor]], [[Charon (band)|Charon]] and [[To/Die/For]] |
In 2010, the band's second studio album titled "''[[.avi (album)|.avi]]''" was released. This time, the album was released through [[Geenger Records]]{{Cite web|url=http://www.geengerrecords.com/posts/text/10574889|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120724012131/http://geengerrecords.com/posts/text/10574889|url-status=dead|title=Geenger records website documenting the release of the .avi album|archivedate=24 July 2012|accessdate=16 November 2020}} from Croatia, as once again Serbian record companies failed to make an offer that would interest the band. After the release of "''.avi''", David Lazar Galić, a longtime bassist of the band (and also a founding member of [[Draconic (band)|Draconic]]), left the band due to personal issues and was replaced by Ivan Aranđelović.{{Cite web|url=https://metal-sound.net/interviews/|title=Interviews|website=metal-sound.net|date=2 March 2016|accessdate=16 November 2020}} Consecration's live performances are rated very highly because of the big amount of energy presented on them. They played on several festivals in the region such as [[EXIT (festival)|EXIT Fest]],{{cite web |url=http://www.geengerrecords.com/posts/text/10450531 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-05-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120724012141/http://geengerrecords.com/posts/text/10450531 |archivedate=2012-07-24 }} FENODOM and ARF Festival, along with others. They also performed live with the likes of [[Neurosis (band)|Neurosis]], [[The Ocean Collective|The Ocean]], [[Block Out (band)|Block Out]], [[Knut (band)|Knut]], [[Hesus Attor]], [[Charon (band)|Charon]] and [[To/Die/For]].{{fact|date=June 2021}} |
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In March 2011, an independent label Prog Sphere Records has released a live EP ''Consecration in the Temple of the Smoke'',{{Cite web|url=http://www.prog-sphere.com/ps-releases/consecration-temple-of-the-smoke-big-band-consecration-in-the-temple-of-the-smoke-ep-2011-psdr01/|title=Consecration & Temple of the Smoke Big Band – Consecration in the Temple of the Smoke EP (2011, PSDR01)|website=Prog-sphere.com|date=17 March 2011|accessdate=16 November 2020}} which was recorded live on April 2, 2008 in SKC Livingroom, Belgrade. Consecration trio at the time (Danilo Nikodinovski, Nemanja Trećaković and David Lazar Galić) joined forces with three members of a Belgrade's band Temple of the Smoke to record this 20-minutes long EP under the name Consecration & Temple of the Smoke Big Band.{{fact|date=June 2021}} |
In March 2011, an independent label Prog Sphere Records has released a live EP ''Consecration in the Temple of the Smoke'',{{Cite web|url=http://www.prog-sphere.com/ps-releases/consecration-temple-of-the-smoke-big-band-consecration-in-the-temple-of-the-smoke-ep-2011-psdr01/|title=Consecration & Temple of the Smoke Big Band – Consecration in the Temple of the Smoke EP (2011, PSDR01)|website=Prog-sphere.com|date=17 March 2011|accessdate=16 November 2020}} which was recorded live on April 2, 2008 in SKC Livingroom, Belgrade. Consecration trio at the time (Danilo Nikodinovski, Nemanja Trećaković and David Lazar Galić) joined forces with three members of a Belgrade's band Temple of the Smoke to record this 20-minutes long EP under the name Consecration & Temple of the Smoke Big Band.{{fact|date=June 2021}} |
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In 2011, the band announced the trilogy of albums, the first being "Cimet" (released in March 2013), the subsequent "Univerzum zna" (released in November 2013) and the final part being "Grob" (released in June 2015). "Univerzum zna" and "Grob" were mixed by Aaron Harris ([[Isis (band)|Isis]] drummer), and all three albums were mastered by [[James Plotkin]]. |
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In September 2019 the band released "Plava Laguna". The album garnered positive reviews but the band couldn't promote it live since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. |
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In early 2022, longtime drummer Matija Dagović had a stroke, so Andrej Mladenović stepped in and played a couple of shows with the band. Right around the pre-production for the next album "Smrt, ljubav, smrt", Andrej announced he would quit drumming and focus on mixing instead. Danilo Nikodinovski and Ivan Aranđelović being the only members at that point, asked various drummers to record the songs; Aleksandar Maksimović played drums on "Delirijum", Marko Kuzmanović on "Tvoj osmeh su blajnderi", former drummer Milan Jejina played on "Demonska lepota" and Andrej Mladenović played on "Grozomorno grimizna". |
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In September 2024 the band released "Smrt, ljubav, smrt" to wide critical acclaim. The album artwork and some song titles were inspired by Dylan Dog. "Smrt, ljubav, smrt" incorporated instruments like [[theremin]] and fretless bass ("Imam") and a female guest vocal ("Delirijum"), which was a novelty. The band liked the energy of a female vocalist so much that the band invited Aleksandra Gegović to join the band as a full time member. |
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"Video sam kako umireš" was released in October 2025 as a logical continuation of "Smrt, ljubav, smrt". Aleksandar Maksimović was integrated as a full drum member and Aleksandra Gegović as a female vocalist, who also played [[vocoder]], [[talk box]] and helped Danilo in arranging choral vocals for "Buđenje mumije", a 16-minute opening track that also included grand piano, cello, violin, theremin, [[handpan]], tongue drum, [[ocean drum]], chimes, cabalonga shaker, additional floor toms and a triangle. Some tracks such as "Među nama" showed the cinematic side of the band more than ever, utilizing a trumpet and a [[flugelhorn]] with the ocean drum, chimes and heavy use of atmospheric synthesizers that evoked "Vangelis-like feeling, as if Angelo Badalamenti and Miles Davis had a coffee together in 2025". "Senke" had four different vocalists (three female voices and one male voice) singing in unison during the song's climax. |
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==Musical style== |
==Musical style== |
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