Immolation Release 'Bend Towards The Dark' Video as 'Descent' Reinforces Their Position in Death Metal

New York death metal legends Immolation continue to expand their legacy with the release of their twelfth studio album “Descent”, accompanied by the unveiling of the video for “Bend Towards The Dark”, a track that reflects the band’s evolving sonic intensity.

The album arrives as part of a new chapter in the band’s career, reinforcing their position as one of the most consistent and influential forces within extreme metal.

Describing the track, the band stated:

“It has just about every element you would expect from IMMOLATION… intense and heavy, yet epic and almost orchestral at times.”

THE ALBUM “DESCENT”
“Descent” was recorded across multiple locations, with guitars, bass and vocals tracked at Jpass Music, while drums were recorded at Mercinary Studios.

The album was produced in collaboration with long-time engineer Zack Ohren, who also handled mixing and mastering, delivering a production that balances brutality with clarity.

Visually, the album artwork was created by Eliran Kantor, continuing a long-standing aesthetic identity associated with the band.

TRACKLIST “DESCENT”
These Vengeful Winds
The Ephemeral Curse
God's Last Breath
Adversary
Attrition
Bend Towards The Dark
Host
False Ascent
Banished
Descent

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2026
Immolation are currently on the road as part of a major North American run, including appearances on The Godless IV Tour alongside Behemoth, Deicide, and Rotting Christ.

Apr 9 — Baton Rouge, LA — Chelsea’s Live
Apr 10 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
Apr 11 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
Apr 13 — Las Vegas, NV — Fremont Country Club
Apr 14 — San Diego, CA — Observatory North Park
Apr 15 — San Francisco, CA — The Regency Ballroom
Apr 17 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
Apr 18 — Vancouver, BC — Vogue Theatre
Apr 19 — Seattle, WA — Showbox Sodo
Apr 21 — Salt Lake City, UT — Union Event Center
Apr 22 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium
Apr 23 — Kansas City, MO — Warehouse On Broadway
Apr 24 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
Apr 25 — Chicago, IL — Vic Theatre
Apr 26 — St. Louis, MO — Pageant
Apr 27 — Louisville, KY — Whirling Tiger
Apr 28 — Norfolk, VA — The Norva
Apr 30 — Silver Spring, MD — Fillmore
May 1 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
May 2 — New York, NY — Palladium
May 3 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
May 4 — Buffalo, NY — Riverworks
May 5 — McKees Rocks, PA — Roxian Theatre

May 7 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville
May 9 — Charlotte, NC — Fillmore
May 11 — Toronto, ON — History
May 12 — Montreal, QC — L’Olympia
May 14 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple Aftershow
May 15 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
May 16 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
May 18 — Dallas, TX — Bomb Factory
May 20 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
May 21 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
May 22 — Tucson, AZ — Rialto Theatre
May 23 — El Paso, TX — Rockhouse Theatre
May 24 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater
May 26 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall

FESTIVAL APPEARANCES
Jul 27–31 — Rockstadt Extreme Fest (Romania)
Aug 5–8 — Brutal Assault (Czech Republic)

LINEUP
Ross Dolan — Bass / Vocals
Robert Vigna — Guitar
Steve Shalaty — Drums
Alex Bouks — Guitar

Across more than three decades, Immolation have maintained a distinctive voice within death metal, combining technical precision with a dark, atmospheric approach that sets them apart from their contemporaries.

“Descent” reinforces that identity, presenting a work that expands their sound while remaining firmly rooted in the foundations they helped define.

Through the release of “Descent” and a demanding tour schedule across North America and international festivals, Immolation continue to bring their sound directly to audiences, reaffirming their presence on both stage and studio in 2026.

Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist

Watch “Bend Towards The Dark ” below: