Immolation Announce New Album "Descent" Out April 10th + Release Video For New 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'!"

Listen to 'Adversary' here: https://immolation.bfan.link/adversary

Pre-order pre-save Descent: https://immolation.bfan.link/descent

Watch the video for 'Adversary: https://youtu.be/K1Z-u9HnK0E

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