Immolation Songs Ranked
One of the United States’ most influential death metal group’s, Immolation formed in Yonkers, New York in 1986, and alongside fellow N.Y.C.-area extreme metal agitators Incantation, Mortician, and Suffocation, quickly rose to the fore of the scene. Led by guitarist Robert Vigna and vocalist/bassist Ross Dolan — the band’s sole constant members — Immolation has racked up a string of acclaimed efforts, including Dawn of Possession (1991), Close to a World Below (2000), Unholy Cult (2002), and Atonement (2010), that skillfully balance raw power with technical prowess. The band issued their 11th studio LP, Acts of God, in 2022. Originally dubbed Rigor Mortis, the group first comprised singer/bassist Ross Dolan, guitarists Robert Vigna and Thomas Wilkinson, and drummer Craig Smilowski. After a series of well-received demos, Immolation signed to Roadrunner in 1991 to issue their debut album, Dawn of Possession; a five-year gap (and a move to Metal Blade) preceded the follow-up Here in After. With new drummer Alex Hernandez, the band resurfaced in 1999 with Failure for Gods. Here are all of Immolation songs ranked.
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10. The Purge (Majesty and Decay, 2010)
“Despite being worried from the opening riff of “The Purge”, which is probably the most generic “death metal riff” on the entire album, the album quickly morphed into a groove happy, headbanging inducing death metal masterpiece. The riffs are pummeling and thick. The rhythm section is powerful and adroit, and the songwriting is straight forward enough to not lose listeners while still being technically interesting to listen to.”
9. Swallow the Fear (Providence, 2011)
“I’ve listen to death metal and other music for years…the new album kicks ass!!…that being said… Immolation has got some of the most sickest riffs I’ve heard. And by far should be in the top 5 of all time death metal bands!!! End of story!!”
8. Immolation (Immolation, 1989)
“Ross Dolan’s vocals are just immense on this album. One of the best DM vocal performances of all time. The music is well played and brutal and the demo features a raw yet detailed sound production.”
7. The Distorting Light (Atonement, 2017)
“Robert Vigna and with his epic ”weird ass-beyond time and space” solos as usual. Man i think his guitar riffs and solos one of the best in metal history. Such an underrated band. This album really reminds me of their great Harnessing Ruin record , even better”
6. Providence (Providence 2011)
“One of the most threatening covers I have ever seen without being especially threatening. The music might add on the sense of it! This song sounds downright evil, and I mean that in the best way possible.”
5. Father, You’re Not a Father (Immolation, 2000)
“This is easily the best Immolation song. Ross’s voice is great and brutal, like he was possessed by 1000 demons. This band proves that Death Metal is art, it’s so well-written musically and the lyrics aren’t just gore-ridden satan worship, they really hit their theme home, such an incredible band.”
4. Still Lost (Providence, 2011)
“One of the best death metal bands of all time, constantly pushing and evolving their sound. Sounds as if it was taken straight from Majesty And Decay. One of the best EPs I’ve ever heard.”
3. Majesty and Decay (Majesty and Decay 2010)
“”Majesty And Decay” is a piece of well-written death metal, keeping the perfect proportions in relation to brutality and slower paces, and also bringing a lot of freshness to the group (not only due to the introses, e.g. also in terms of melodies – which is not so obvious). “
2. Illumination (Providence, 2011)
“They were one of the most underrated bands in the history of death metal, their unique style is not that easy to assimilate. Fortunately, things are changing for the better. 1:52 that Immolation groove kicks in and it’s impossible to avoid headbanging!”
1. What They Bring (Providence, 2011)
“The biggest surprise was at the very beginning of the album. In “What They Bring” the band blasts almost like they did with Hernandez, presenting even more brutality than anywhere else on “Majesty And Decay”! On top of that, it also included a cool, Morbid Angel-like breakdown.”
