03/11/2026 19:48

Immolation

Immolation present 'Attrition' music video; 'Descent' album out in April

New York death metal legends Immolation are reaching a fever pitch as they prepare to unleash 'Descent'. Their twelfth studio album arrives April 10th via Nuclear Blast Records, just as the band kicks off a North American tour alongside label mates Behemoth.

Track listing:
1. These Vengeful Winds (04:04)
2. The Ephemeral Curse (03:57)
3. God's Last Breath (04:22)
4. Adversary (03:17)
5. Attrition (04:44)
6. Bend Towards the Dark (03:56)
7. Host (04:12)
8. False Ascent (03:49)
9. Banished (03:17)
10. Descent (05:57)

Immolation commented on the new album: "We are really excited to release 'Descent' this year. The vibe and feel of this new one is almost addictive. We couldn't be happier with how it came out and we can't wait for everyone to hear it! This album takes what we've done on the last couple of records and truly brings it to a new level. The material stays true to our roots, but also goes into some new territory at times, being somewhat ambitious, but taking nods from even our earliest moments. We always strive to create interesting songs, and I believe we have achieved that on every track here. It's truly one of the best records we've done, with an amazing production, atmosphere and flow. We look forward to playing it all live for you soon! Enjoy the 'Descent'!"

'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.

Immolation commented on 'Attrition': "We are excited to release, 'Attrition', another new track from our upcoming album, 'Descent'. This song is a dark, powerful heavy track with plenty of intensity. 'Attrition' has a dismal, hopeless atmosphere... as it focuses on the senseless wars and battles for territory that mankind seems to constantly repeat, no matter what the cost. The drum work by Steve Shalaty is a key component in this song as it emphasizes the overall emotion of the track, with not only a militant feel, but unique rhythmic cymbal work and other twists that bring the musical parts to life. 'Attrition' is a good example of the diverse nature of 'Descent'. A catchy, yet explosive track with all the Immolation elements. We hope you enjoy 'Attrition'!"

Earlier, the band released 'Adversary':

(source: Nuclear Blast Records)