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Majesty and Decay

Immolation · 2010

45 min · 12 tracks · death metal

Relentless death metal riffs intertwine with dark, brooding atmospheres and complex song structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • dark brooding atmospheres throughout
  • wave-like pacing demands attention
  • intense moments of catharsis

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer light-hearted listening
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'Majesty and Decay' marked Immolation's sixth studio album and followed their critically acclaimed record 'Harnessing Ruin' from 2005. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers in the death metal scene, crafting a sound that emphasized both technical prowess and atmospheric depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Suffocation· Nile· Decapitated

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 1:19
  • 2 The Purge 3:18
  • 3 A Token of Malice 2:41
  • 4 Majesty and Decay 4:29
  • 5 Divine Code 3:38
  • 6 In Human Form 4:04
  • 7 A Glorious Epoch 4:37
  • 8 Interlude 2:04
  • 9 A Thunderous Consequence 3:58
  • 10 The Rapture of Ghosts 5:19
  • 11 Power and Shame 3:44
  • 12 The Comfort of Cowards 5:52

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