Band, *1986 US, Yonkers, New York
Rock
A.k.a. Rigor Mortis (5)
Old school death metal band from Yonkers, New York, United States. Immolation was formed in 1986 as Rigor Mortis by Andrew Sakowics (vocals, bass), Thomas Wilkinson (guitar), Robert Vigna (guitar) and Dave Wilkinson (drums). In 1987 they recorded the demos "Decomposed" and "Warriors of Doom". In 1988 Andrew Sakowics and Dave Wilkinson were replaced by Ross Dolan (vocals, bass) and Neal Boback (drums). They recorded another two demos, both entitled "Immolation". Later that year they changed name to Immolation and the compilation album, "Stepping on Angels? ...Before Dawn", containing the demo albums, was released. In 1991 Neal Boback was replaced by Craig Smilowski and then the band recorded and released the album "Dawn of Possession" through Roadrunner Records. Five years passed and "Here in After" was released. During those years they also split from Roadrunner Records and were signed to Metal Blade instead. Alex Hernandez also replaced Craig Smilowski on drums. The band then embarked on several tours and in 1999 "Failures for Gods" was released. It was followed by "Close to a World Below" in 2000. Bill Taylor (guitar), formerly of Angel Corpse, was recruited for touring but became a permanent member. In 2002 "Unholy Cult" was released.
![]() | Ross Dolan voc, b *1969 |
![]() | John McEntee g, voc *1969 |
![]() | Bill Taylor g |
![]() | Robert Vigna g |
![]() | Thomas Wilkinson g |
![]() | Alex Hernandez dr US |
![]() | Steve Shalaty dr |
![]() | Craig Smilowski dr |
![]() | Neal Boback |
![]() | Alex Bouks g |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Nailed In North Royalton | Immolation | 2018 | Album |
Atonement | Immolation | 2017 | Album |
Immolation (2016 Version) | Immolation | 2016 | Single |
Holland In Flames 2013 | Immolation | 2013 | Single |
Kingdom Of Conspiracy | Immolation | 2013 | Album |
Providence | Immolation | 2011 | Album |
Majesty And Decay | Immolation | 2010 | Album |
Shadows Of The Emissaries' Curse Tour 2008 | Melechesh and Immolation | 2008 | Album |
Shadows In The Light | Immolation | 2007 | Album |
Hope And Horror | Immolation | 2007 | Album |
Live At Quebec, June 2th 2005 | Immolation | 2005 | Album |
Harnessing Ruin | Immolation | 2005 | Album |
Bringing Down The World Tour | Immolation | 2004 | Album |
Unholy Cult | Immolation | 2002 | Album |
Close To A World Below | Immolation | 2000 | Album |
Failures For Gods | Immolation | 1999 | Album |
Live Bootleg | Six Feet Under, Immolation, Internal Bleeding | 1996 | Album |
Here In After | Immolation | 1996 | Album |
Stepping On Angels...Before Dawn | Immolation | 1995 | Compil. |
Dawn Of Possession | Immolation | 1991 | Album |
Immolation By Scum Band |