New York death metal legends Immolation storm into 2026 with renewed fury, unveiling their twelfth studio album Descent, set for release on April 10 via Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the announcement, the band has unleashed the album’s first single, Adversary, delivering a merciless preview of what lies ahead. 💀

Since their seminal 1991 debut Dawn of Possession, Immolation have remained a defining force in extreme metal, shaping the genre through innovation rather than imitation. At the core of their unmistakable sound is guitarist Bob Vigna’s signature fretwork—serpentine leads colliding with ominous, slow-burning dirges that feel both ancient and alien.

A First Descent into the Abyss

“Adversary” hits with relentless precision: blast-driven percussion, dissonant riff structures, and Ross Dolan’s cavernous growls forming a towering wall of sound. It’s death metal sharpened to a lethal edge—uncompromising, atmospheric, and deeply menacing. The accompanying video, directed by Bob Vigna himself, visually amplifies the track’s suffocating intensity.

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The Band Speaks

Immolation describe Descent as both a continuation and an evolution—rooted firmly in their origins while daring to push further into new territory. The band calls the album “almost addictive,” highlighting its ambitious songwriting, immersive atmosphere, and one of the strongest productions of their career. 💀

Forged in Fire: Production & Artwork

Descent was recorded across two locations: guitars, bass, and vocals tracked with Justin Passamonte at Jpass Music, while drums were captured at Mercinary Studios with Noah Buchanan. Longtime collaborator Zack Ohren handled mixing and mastering alongside the band, resulting in a muscular, high-definition production that balances sheer brutality with unsettling clarity.

Visually, Immolation once again partnered with acclaimed artist Eliran Kantor for the album cover, complemented by interior illustrations from Santiago Jaramillo (Triple Seis Design). The result is a visual statement as harrowing and iconic as the music itself.

Descent — Album Details

Release Date: April 10
Formats: CD | LP | Digital

Tracklist:

1. These Vengeful Winds
2. The Ephemeral Curse
3. God’s Last Breath
4. Adversary
5. Attrition
6. Bend Towards The Dark
7. Host
8. False Ascent
9. Banished
10. Descent

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On the Road: 2026 Tours

This February, Immolation will join Mayhem on the Death Over Europe Tour, alongside Marduk, tearing through major European cities.

Following that run, the band heads to North America as direct support for Behemoth on The Godless IV 2026 Tour, joined by Deicide and Rotting Christ. Select festival appearances will follow, including Rockstadt Extreme Fest and Brutal Assault. 💀

Why Descent Matters

Calling Descent “heavy” barely scratches the surface. This is Immolation refining their language of darkness—death metal that is brutal yet cerebral, oppressive yet precise. With Descent, Immolation don’t just reaffirm their legacy; they deepen it, proving once again why they stand alone at the genre’s highest tier.

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