Immolation announce new album ‘Descent’ and share first single ‘Adversary’

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, here: 
https://youtu.be/K1Z-u9HnK0E

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.

This February, IMMOLATION will join MAYHEM on their ‘Death Over Europe Tour’ with MARDUK. 

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  GB  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.  

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
07.27-31.2026. RO. Brasov @ Rockstadt Extreme Fest
08.05-08.2026 CZ. Josefov @ Brutal Assault

IMMOLATION is:
Ross Dolan | Bass/Vocals
Robert Vigna | Guitar
Steve Shalaty | Drums
Alex Bouks | Guitar