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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

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