Stepping on Angels... Before Dawn cover

Stepping on Angels... Before Dawn

Immolation · 1995

71 min · 16 tracks · death metal

Brutal riffs and guttural vocals blend seamlessly with intricate rhythms, crafting a relentless auditory assault.

Why this album works

This album is notable for its influence on the death metal genre, showcasing technical prowess and lyrical depth. It has received positive reviews from publications like Metal Hammer and has been cited as a significant release in the evolution of extreme metal during the mid-90s.
Best for
dynamic journey with intense peaks relentless auditory assault experience wave-like pacing for deep immersion
Context
Released in 1995, 'Stepping on Angels... Before Dawn' is Immolation's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Dawn of Possession'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the death metal scene and expanding their sonic complexity.
Stylistic neighbors
Akercocke· Cavalera Conspiracy· Blasphemy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Relentless Torment Standout 2:09
  • 2 Holocaust Standout 4:58
  • 3 Rigor Mortis 2:25
  • 4 Warriors of Doom 5:18
  • 5 Immolation 4:30
  • 6 Dawn of Possession 3:45
  • 7 Internal Decadence Standout 3:02
  • 8 Burial Ground 3:39
  • 9 Despondent Souls 4:32
  • 10 Infectious Blood 4:08
  • 11 Despondent Souls (90) 4:28
  • 12 Burial Ground (live) 3:40
  • 13 Infectious Blood (live) 4:34
  • 14 Immolation (live) 4:29
  • 15 Despondent Souls (live) 4:36
  • 16 Dawn of Possession (live) 11:30

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