Failures for Gods
Immolation · 1999
40 min · 8 tracks · death metal
A relentless onslaught of intricate riffs and guttural vocals, embodying the dark essence of death metal.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim for its aggressive sound and lyrical themes, contributing to Immolation's status as pioneers of the death metal genre. It has influenced many subsequent bands within the scene, helping to shape the technical direction of death metal in the late 1990s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo intensity intricate riffs for detail seekers dark themes for emotional depth
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Failures for Gods' is Immolation's fourth studio album, showcasing their evolution into a prominent force in the death metal scene. Following their acclaimed album 'Close to a World Below,' this release solidified their reputation for complex songwriting and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Akercocke· Cavalera Conspiracy· Blasphemy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Once Ordained 5:22
- 2 No Jesus, No Beast Standout 4:42
- 3 Failures for Gods Standout 6:25
- 4 Unsaved 4:36
- 5 God Made Filth Standout 3:58
- 6 Stench of High Heaven 4:24
- 7 Your Angel Died 5:25
- 8 The Devil I Know 5:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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