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| Sputnikmusic |
 Don’t tell Rob Vigna and Ross Dolan that 2011 marks 20 years since Immolation’s debut album Dawn of Possession, because they may not fully realize it yet. One listen to Providence and it is apparent that Immolation are as strong as ever, both in terms of songwriting power and sheer influence – the seat atop the throne of the New York death metal scene has been dominated by them for the past two decades. It’s not hard to see why, either: thunderous riffing, bellowing vocals, devastating atmosphere all clashing together with the sort of force usually reserved for plate tectonics. Last year’s LP Majesty and Decay proved that they still have a penchant for their craft, and this has not waned since then. Providence is a spiritual continuation of what was displayed on Majesty and Decay, and given the quality of that record it is not surprising to find that Providence is no slacker in delivering the goods.Vigna and fellow guitarist Bill Taylor put on a clinic in death metal guitar, and still stand as two of the only people in metal who seem to understand how to use pinch harmonics effectively in a riff. They work them in naturally throughout the album's riffs, accenting both the more meandering numbers and visceral licks instead of throwing them in as ear candy. The constant, screeching wails of the pinch harmonics provide a contrast to the chords that wade underneath alongside the plucking of the bass, and atop this foundation lies the sepulchral vocals and the bombastic drumming that is effectively placed high in the mix to showcase the wonderful talent of Steve Shalaty behind the kit, who doesn’t seem to take a break through the entire EP. The double bass is constant behind the guitar solo of “Swallow the Fear”, and the fills ooze complexity throughout “Still Lost”. There is nothing disjointed or broken about the songwriting, and each of the five tracks carry the same aura but divide themselves clearly, from the visceral opener “What They Bring” to the lumbering conclusion “Swallow the Fear”....full text |
| Skullsnbones |
| Scion A/V continues their great work with the metal community by announcing the release of a new five-track digital EP entitled "Providence" and a music video from the great Immolation. The new material will be released on October 11th as a free download via www.scionav.com. The EP will also be distributed for free in CD and vinyl formats at shows during the Immolation North American tour 2011 and at select Scion partner retail locations. According to a press release, "Providence" "showcases [IMMOLATION's] trademark harmonic dissonance, along with their militaristic and complex rhythms while losing none of their signature menace."...full text |
| Metalstorm |
| With eight albums to their name and the respect of the death metal genre, Immolation have now been ploughing their way forward for over twenty years. Providence is a new release in celebration of this milestone. Much in the same fashion as Immolation's twenty year history, Providence comes to us without any big fuss or overblown estimations; Providence is for the core of fans, the unholy cult themselves. Consistently bulldozing their way forward through the metal underground, Immolation have only gotten better over the years. Last year's Majesty And Decay saw the band peak once more, and the material here on Providence is easily on the same tier. Crushing vocals, pulverizing guitars, an offensive assault of drums, Immolation once again provide everything you could expect and wish for. Just under twenty minutes; five songs with no interludes or fillers, Providence is the perfect soundtrack to your next dinner break. Immolation don't mess about; while many could have opted for a mini-disc of demos or B-sides, these Americans offer five new and original pieces that would hold their own on any of their top albums. "What They Bring" and "Still Lost" especially are absolute tomes of brutality, that while celebrating the longevity of this great band also illustrate how much poorer the scene would be without them....full text |
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