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Harnessing Ruin

Immolation · 2004

43 min · 9 tracks · death metal

Pummeling riffs and guttural vocals envelop listeners in a dense atmosphere of despair and aggression.

Harnessing Ruin is an album by Immolation, released in 2004. Pummeling riffs and guttural vocals envelop listeners in a dense atmosphere of despair and aggression. 'Harnessing Ruin' received positive reviews from various outlets, marking a significant entry in Immolation's discography. The album reached number 30 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, showcasing its commercial impact within the death metal genre during that period. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Harnessing Ruin sound like?

Pummeling riffs and guttural vocals envelop listeners in a dense atmosphere of despair and aggression. Rooted in death metal.

What makes Harnessing Ruin by Immolation notable?

'Harnessing Ruin' received positive reviews from various outlets, marking a significant entry in Immolation's discography. The album reached number 30 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, showcasing its commercial impact within the death metal genre during that period. By the time 'Harnessing Ruin' was released in 2004, Immolation had solidified their status as veterans of the death metal scene, following their acclaimed 2000 album 'Unholy Cult'. This album represented a continuation of their signature style, merging complex song structures with dark thematic elements while expanding their fan base and critical acclaim.

How many songs are on Harnessing Ruin?

Harnessing Ruin has 9 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Tracklist

9 tracks·43:42

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

  • 1 Swarm of Terror Standout 3:15
  • 2 Our Savior Sleeps 3:35
  • 3 Challenge the Storm 3:57
  • 4 Harnessing Ruin Standout 4:31
  • 5 Dead to Me 5:16
  • 6 Son of Iniquity 6:07
  • 7 My Own Enemy 6:46
  • 8 Crown the Liar Standout 4:54
  • 9 At Mourning’s Twilight 5:16

Release Date

January 1, 2004

Genre

death metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

43 min 42 sec