New York death metal titans Immolation are charging into 2026 at full throttle with two massive tours and the announcement of their highly anticipated twelfth studio album, “Descent”, arriving April 10th via Nuclear Blast Records.
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.
Experience the first taste of the devastation with their new single “Adversary” – a crushing blend of blast beats, intimidating leads, and cavernous vocals. Defined by merciless percussion, dissonant riffing, and Ross Dolan’s commanding growls, the track is a monumental display of the band’s enduring power.
Watch the music video for “Adversary”, directed by the band’s own Bob Vigna, below.
Immolation comments: “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. With this release, Immolation reinforces their status as one of the most enduring and vital forces in the genre.
Pre-order & pre-save “Descent” here.
Tracklist:
01. These Vengeful Winds
02. The Ephemeral Curse
03. God’s Last Breath
04. Adversary
05. Attrition
06. Bend Towards the Dark
07. Host
08. False Ascent
09. Banished
10. Descent
This February, Immolation will join Mayhem on their “Death Over Europe Tour” with Marduk.
European Tour Dates 2026:
02.05.2026 NL Groningen @ SPOT Groningen
02.06.2026 NL Utrecht @ Tivoli
02.08.2026 DE Herford @ Kulturwerk
02.09.2026 BE Seraing @ OM
02.10.2026 UK London @ Electric Brixton
02.11.2026 FR Paris @ Elysee Montmartre
02.12.2026. FR Ramonville Saint-Agne @ Le Bikini
02.14.2026. PT Lisboa @ LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo
02.15.2026 ES Madrid @ Sala Riviera
02.17.2026 IT Milan @ Alcatraz
02.18.2026 CH Solothurn @ Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
02.19.2026 AT Vienna @ Simm City
02.20.2026 DE Obertraubling @ Airport-Eventhall
02.21.2026 CZ Prague @ Křižíkův pavilon E
02.22.2026 DE Berlin @ Huxleys Neue Welt
02.24.2026 PL Gdansk @ B90
02.25.2026 LV Riga @ Spelet
02.26.2026 FI Helsinki @ Kulttuuritalo
02.28.2026 SE Gothenburg @ Eriksbergshallen
Following the European tour, Immolation will join headliners and label mates Behemoth on their “The Godless IV 2026 Tour” with Deicide and Rotting Christ.
North American Tour Dates 2026:
04.14.2026 US San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
04.15.2026 US San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
04.17.2026 US Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
04.18.2026 CAN Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue Theatre
04.19.2026 US Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo
04.21.2026 US Salt Lake City, UT @ Union Event Center
04.22.2026 US Denver, CO @ The Fillmore
04.24.2026 US Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
04.25.2026 US Chicago, IL @ The Vic Theatre
04.26.2026 US St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
04.28.2026 US Norfolk, VA @ The Norva
04.30.2026 US Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore ~
05.01.2026 US Worcester, MA @ The Palladium ^
05.02.2026 US New York City, NY @ The Palladium
05.04.2026 US Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Riverworks
05.05.2026 US McKees Rock, PA @ The Roxian
05.09.2026 US Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
05.11.2026. CAN Toronto, ON @ History
05.12.2026 CAN Montreal, QC @ L’Olympia
05.14.2026 US Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple*
05.15.2026 US Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
05.16.2026 US Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
05.18.2026 US Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory
05.20.2026 US Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
05.21.2026 US Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
~ (no Rotting Christ)
^ (no Deicide)
* (Festival date)
Festival Dates 2026:
07.27-31.2026. RO. Brasov @ Rockstadt Extreme Fest
08.05-08.2026 CZ. Josefov @ Brutal Assault
Line-up:
Ross Dolan – Bass/Vocals
Robert Vigna – Guitar
Steve Shalaty – Drums
Alex Bouks – Guitar
