Immolation – Descent
Nuclear Blast Records/Shinigami Records
10,0/10,0
Brief:
One of the original vanguards of death metal is back. 37 years into their storied career, Immolation returns with their 12th album, Descent. Once again, long-time fans and unsuspecting newcomers will be confronted with hymns of darkness and fury, invoked by one of the most respected names in the genre.
Ever since their landmark 1991 debut, Dawn of Possession, the band has set an unwavering standard for innovation, influencing generations of extreme metal worldwide. Their sound remains singular, driven by Bob Vigna’s signature fretwork—a masterclass of soaring leads and haunting, atmospheric dirges.
Descent was captured across two locations: Justin Passamonte tracked guitars, bass, and vocals at Jpass Music, while drums were recorded at Mercinary Studios with Noah Buchanan. The production was a collaborative effort between the band and long-time engineer Zack Ohren, who also handled the mixing and mastering. The result is a muscular, high-fidelity production that captures the band’s most fiery and brooding moments with equal clarity. To call Descent “heavy” or “brutal” is an understatement; this is death metal with a unique, elevated voice that stands entirely alone.
Visually, the band has once again tapped Eliran Kantor to craft a haunting cover masterpiece—a true hallmark of the Immolation aesthetic— complemented by Santiago Jaramillo’s (Triple Seis Design) internal booklet illustrations. With this release, IMMOLATION reinforces their status as one of the most enduring and vital forces in the genre.
[Edited Press Release]
Editorial Team
Tracklist:
- These Vengeful Winds
- The Ephemeral Curse
- God’s Last Breath
- Adversary
- Attrition
- Bend Towards The Dark
- Host
- False Ascent
- Banished
- Descent
Main Focus Tracks:
- These Vengeful Winds
- Adversary
- Host
Other Recommended Tracks:
- The Ephemeral Curse
- God’s Last Breath
- Attrition
- Bend Towards The Dark
Line-Up:
Ross Dolan | Vocals, Bass
Robert Vigna | Guitar
Steve Shalaty | Drums
Alex Bouks | Guitar
Comments:
Descent is a death metal album of a rare intensity. Immolation confirms its status as a giant of the genre, displaying an effortless class and defying time with a majesty that commands respect.
COMPRAR AGORA: SHINIGAMI RECORDS
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Selected Discography:
Dawn of Possession – 1991
Here in After – 1996
Failures for Gods – 1999
Close to a World Below – 2000
Unholy Cult – 2002
Harnessing Ruin – 2005
Shadows in the Light – 2007
Majesty and Decay – 2010
Kingdom of Conspiracy – 2013
Atonement – 2017
Acts of God – 2022
Descent – 2026
Photo credit: Stephanie Gentry