Format Details: Limited edition Marble Vinyl
Release Date: 08 May 2026
Label: Listenable Records
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 3760053848802
Genres: Hard Rock & Metal
Release Date: 14 December 2018
Label: Listenable Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 3760053841278
Genres: Hard Rock & Metal
Description
Immolation was founded after the demise of Rigor Mortis (NY), a band formed in May 1986 by Andrew Sakowicz (bass guitar, vocals) Dave Wilkinson (drums), and Robert Vigna (guitar). After recording the Decomposed and Warriors of Doom demos, Sakowicz left the band in early 1988 and was replaced by Ross Dolan, and the band's name was changed to "Immolation >>.
The new lineup put out two studio demos, in 1988 and 1989, and gained a worldwide following in the underground death metal scene. Immolation signed a record deal with Roadrunner Records and released their debut album 'Dawn of Possession' in 1991. After leaving Roadrunner, the band released "Stepping on Angels," a compilation of demo releases and live tracks.
In 1995 the band was signed by Metal Blade Records and released three albums: 'Here in After' ,'Failures for Gods', and 'Close to a World Below'. After their second album, drummer Craig Smilowski left the band and was replaced by Alex Hernandez. Their next three albums, 'Unholy Cult', 'Harnessing Ruin', and 'Shadows in the Light' were released by Listenable Records.
Immolation uses riffs written in dissonant harmonic patterns, often dueling between the two guitars, typically over complex rhythm and drum patterns. Their riffs are often a combination of tremolo picking, rapid power chord changes and pinched harmonics to create a wall of sound that many other bands have attempted to emulate. The band's guitar parts are often complex and technically proficient; drum parts are often written to follow the guitar riffs in a way that is unusual for most death metal.
Guitarist Robert Vigna and vocalist/bassist Ross Dolan have been the only constant members throughout the band's history. Vigna is considered to be one of the most talented death metal guitarists and is well known for his complex riffing and wailing solos.
Description
IMMOLATION has been established in the extreme metal genre for quite some time. With their first release "Dawn of Possession", in 1991 on Roadrunner Records, the band became a cult classic and has continued to progress steadily and strongly for well over a decade. Their unique style and unorthodox approach to music is evident throughout their entire discography and has solidified the group as one of the leaders in the underground metal world. With some of the most die hard fans around IMMOLATION compromises nothing and only aims to breathe new life into their darkest genre with each release... Rigid soulful rhythms, pounding thunderous drums, commanding vocals and smooth melodic leads make up this audible depiction of hell on earth as seen through the eyes of their author. Forget what you have ever been taught about extreme metal, because IMMOLATION breaks all the rules here. Out of the ordinary composition and well thought out lyrics intertwine and make the music come to life in a way that you can almost visualize. With out a doubt, 'Unholy Cult' is the band's best work to date.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Destruction
XENTRIX
RATTLESNAKES
SPEEDSLUT
MONUMENT OF MISANTHROPY
LEATHERWITCH
ETERNAL EVIL
LOCUS NOIR
Immolation
Immolation
Immolation
