Immolation | Dawn of Possession | Album

Released in July 1991 on Roadrunner Records, Dawn of Possession is widely celebrated as one of the most influential and foundational debuts in the New York death metal (NYDM) scene. Recorded at Music Lab Studios in Berlin with producer Harris Johns, the album stands out for its dark, suffocating atmosphere and technical prowess that predates the band's later transition into even more dissonant territory. The album is noted for its "descent into hell" feel, characterized by an effortlessly evil and ominous tone that remains tasteful rather than "cringe-inducing". Robert Vigna and Tom Wilkinson establish a signature style of lurching, complex riffs and dissonant patterns. While influenced by the chaotic style of Morbid Angel's Trey Azagthoth, Immolation's approach is often described as more technical and less reliant on standard power chords.

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