IMMOLATION Acts of God Album Review | BangerTV

With five long years passed since the most recent studio album, ATONEMENT, ACTS OF GOD vigorously showcases IMMOLATION’s ability to consistently create fascinating sounds, while still keeping their feet firmly rooted in the old school, New York Death Metal for which they are renowned.
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[@clitoriux]

Immolation is one of the most consistent bands in the planet. Another stellar record. BRUTAL!!! 🔥🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻🔥

[@AuntieTrichome]

Consistent without repeating themselves musically. That makes them such an awesome band.

[@macabre19]

Yep

[@tallulahbeaverhausen4382]

Immolation is one of the best metal bands out there. They constantly release great albums, they have a touch of their own, a recognizable dark atmosphere with dissonance and crushing riff, brutality and comprehensible vocals, crafted production... This record is another fine addition to an impeccable discography ! Great album, great band !

[@Blind_Luck]

In a world of orcs, Immolation stands as Sauron. Simply the 🐐

[@Bemwidood]

I love death metal that sounds evil. Close to a world below helped me understand death metal. Then I gravitated to Vital Remains De-christianize! Glad to hear Immolation are still keeping the evil alive!

[@biorythmicshifter]

There was a magazine back in the day called The Grand Grimoire, they described Rob’s riffing sounding like he was stabbing angels. I couldn’t agree more…

[@Mark.13.]

Fallen angels...

[@BenjaminWoods]

The best Brad review so far

[@austerymn]

Listened so many times today! The new Immolation is awesome 🤟

[@VIGLounge]

Brad reviewing Immolation, interesting! This album picks up from Atonement and is the equivalent of being suffocated and crushed at the same time and has some nice call backs to Immolation's arguable peak between 1999-2005. Also, this is Steve's best perforformance since he joined the band IMHO. Along with Immolation, I cannot get enough of Schizophrenia's album Recollections of the Insane. Anyone who enjoys death/thrash should give this album a listen!

[@MMasterDE]

Yeah, I had the exact same feel, this being going back to their old stuff like Unholy Cult

[@dinguswiffle1866]

Acts of God has me so fucking excited to see them live! Considering Atonement was flawless (for me) I just knew their follow up would match that quality level. Yes the new album drags on a little, I feel that too, but I’ll take that any day over it being too short! Edit: Saw them tonight, they were fucking legendary for an underground venue! Noose of Thorns was one of the best songs of the night, they mostly played from the 90’s - 2000 albums.

[@ununseptium7961]

Yonkers have given us Immolation and DMX.

[@PeteHawthorne]

This album made me feel genuinely uncomfortable and unsafe in my own home! If a band can do that with their creation then you're onto a real winner! \m/

[@kianraz4129]

This album is just amazing! Really has the feeling of the Failure For Gods/ Unholy Cult, which are my 2 favorite albums of their disco! This one is right there! Fav' album of the year so far and coming right next is the Vorga album and the 3rd is Power Paladin!

[@bobsala7780]

Cool to hear a shout out to Allegaeon. Looking forward to hearing their new album Damnum in a week.

[@sargerobo5792]

listening to the singles now

[@nickpardon8617]

For those who need to get their fix of old school Cannibal Corpse, check out Cryptic Hatred - Nocturnal Sickness. Young band from Finland who just released their debut album. I do wonder what Chris Barnes thinks about this album... 😉

[@nickisme]

Man I'm really looking forward to checking the album out. I jammed some of it on Spotify this morning and what I heard was awesome.

[@billcowan5539]

Awesome review 👍 This album is Excellent I can’t stop listening to it🔥👍👍🤘🤘

[@bingokill]

The guitars are just amazing on this album, between the straight brutal death metal riffs and the harmonics, everything is so creative and help develop the atmospheres that it's almost magic! 😂 Love it.

[@nuxmortem1981]

This album leaves you feeling like you’re the middle dude in the album cover lol It’s excellent atmospherically, rhythmically, melodically, vocally… Very aggressive, overall. I’d love to hear the isolated drums for this album.

[@princealigorna7468]

Immolation are hands down the most melodic and stately/classy old-school DM band around. You could add orchestras to a lot of their songs and it wouldn't sound out of place. They're far from melodeath. Way too brutal for that. But their riffs are earworms and the atmospheres they create a huge, grandiose, almost Baroque. One of my favorites.

[@nomadicchaos406]

The brutal statesman of OG Death Metal, doin it right

[@joshgeiger8942]

Every time I see them - I always think “Well that’s a professional death metal band!”

[@rrguitar1]

One of the greatest death metal bands ever. This new album is so good.

[@2000Doriyas]

Baroque is a perfect descriptor

[@patient666zero]

Everlasting Death Metal

[@twelvegaugeslug7840]

Big cheers for the Vitriol T There's no tidal wave or slump tho: Immolation have been consistently excellent, and have improved in many ways

[@josh-foss]

Nice job on the review Brad. I can't wait to give this one a listen, Atonement was killer. I love everything by Immolation but their newer stuff sounds more sinister and it may just be my favorite yet.

[@Weareconnected167]

Best death metal band on the planet! Acts Of God rules

[@matthewmacdonaldchannel1]

Those queasy, brash, unsettling riffs are exactly what I need right now. No other band makes me glad to feel like I’m about to die in a horrible accident. \m/

[@Curse1217]

So let me get this straight - the goblins don’t drop the cape cause even though they detest their king they also fear him.

[@josemiguelibarapablaza2495]

"devious charm". there's no better phrase to describe these work.!!! Congrats Brad once again.!!!

[@davidedwards9276]

Underrated band, they get lumped in with lots of other classic bands but their style is so unique... It's that riff pendulum that Brad talks about, I described it as riff phrases, combined with the sheer power and dissonance. They've got a style but it's never too repetitive. Just unmatched at what they do. And Atonement was very much not an average album, one of the best death metal albums of the decade.

[@tjcaruthers5593]

It was like 92 or 93 when I got Dawn of Possession and it was great. Production was a little muddy but what wasn't back then besides Scott Burn's produced albums? I really kinda just heard bits and pieces of Immolation material after their debut. Really liked the first album and they just kinda fell off the radar. These guys and Incantation are the two old school bands that when really good they are really good, but when they are not as good they get placed in a zone of monotony. This album sounds really good though. Can't wait to hear the whole album.

[@eddybrock227]

Amazing review,you're the best on banger

[@jasonberezowski2869]

Immolation exists on a tier that no other band can reach except for Incantation. Consistency, brutality, and still fresh ideas after how many years??? Just insane. Album of the Year without even a question.

[@Cristian_Prieto]

I've never been a fan of Incantation, I struggle too much to listen a full album, but I definitely love Immolation musicianship, any advice where to start with Incantation?

[@jasonberezowski2869]

@@Cristian_Prieto Sect of Vile Divinites js their latest and most accessible album, easiest to get into i think even if I like the nastier albums more.

[@gillaliglaou2840]

@@Cristian_Prieto have you tried bands that are influenced by incantation as a way to get into incantation?

[@Cristian_Prieto]

@@gillaliglaou2840, What bands do you suggest?, I could think in bands influenced by Incantation, like Blood Incantation, Phrenelith, Krypts, Ulthar, and I enjoy a lot their music, but something doesn't click with me when is about Incantation.

[@gillaliglaou2840]

@@Cristian_Prieto dead congregation-graved of the archangels (one of my favourite albums) Disma (they have one album and I forgot it's name) Funebraum Grave miasma Hyperdontia-nexus of teeth (more like a slightly fast paced incantation in the style of the faster onward to golgotha songs)

[@karkarey]

Super consistent legendary band. I prefer their discography after Steve Shalaty joined, simply because of my age and the time period I got into em.

[@mikeb4858]

I don't understand the "too long" criticism. (Here and other reviews, it's not just a Brad thing) If it's good, I want more of it. Are you saying if if it was 9 songs it would be a 5/5?

[@lowsyawe]

I definitely understand that sentiment, I feel like with the way music has been going lately with long records/lack of quality in towe is sorta forcing a weird requirement for short albums with absolute slackers that stand on their own and are easier to identify - either way an album fucking slaps or it fucking suckzzzzzz. Glad we didn't have to worry with this record and can hopefully expect many more to match at this quality!

[@tingachhakchhuak6083]

So many great releases today, album and single. As an Indian, the new Bloodywood album was a huge milestone for the Metal scene in India, the first Indian metal band that's known internationally in the metal scene releasing their debut album. Like the music or not, I'm proud and happy af rn lol.

[@amithpandit4043]

Errrrr......have you heard of Kryptos? Those guys are from India, are known internationally, AND also played at Wacken Open Air 2017.

[@advikupadhyaya2129]

@@amithpandit4043 dude Kryptos is light years behind the force Bloodywood has become commercially and musically. It's fresh and that's what global metal scene is all about. A new sound, new way of songwriting with context to boot. Been a die hard Kryptos fan since Spiral Ascent but this? This album debut leaves our first generation of Indian metal bands far behind. The momentum this band has for their release all over the internet makes me proud as a metalhead from India. Like it or not, this album marks a shift in the our desi Metal scene that will open doors globally and inspire many more Indian bands in times to come.

[@harishthemetalhead]

Gutslit ? Amorphia ? Shepherd ?

[@advikupadhyaya2129]

@@harishthemetalhead lol throw in Joint Family as well. Jokes apart, they are all awesome bands. It's not a competition. Heck I'm not even into nu metal but Bloodywood is a mix thats unique and the global metal community seems to love it! These guys have a social presence and presentation that's been the most successful out of all our metal exports in terms of mass appeal. Wish the same for all kick-ass Indian metal acts. Jai mata di let's chop!

[@harishthemetalhead]

@@advikupadhyaya2129 oh yes Joint Family for sure, I almost forgot about them sadly..good old RSJ days. Bloody wood is not my cup but good things are working out for em.

[@jailtonvieira6674]

Nice review, Immolation great as always.

[@sentenced03]

seeing them tomorrow night I'm excited.

[@AuntieTrichome]

Movie night is now officially postponed due to musical awesomeness.

[@baax]

Excellent review, cheers Brad!

[@Soonopen1979]

This album is thunderous and amazing. Good grief this thing is AOTY for me. Just stop all future releases. This is all we need.

[@georgecolby7488]

Totally agree. I can't think of anything that could possibly top this.

[@illbeback9441]

@@georgecolby7488 meshuggah lol.

[@netrioter]

@@georgecolby7488 ABBA

[@jarunia17]

DO NOT stop all future releases please🤣

[@Soonopen1979]

@@illbeback9441 Ah yes. Good call. Their new track is delightful as well.

[@wertcon]

Old School death metal! Great review 👊

[@mattbowden1981]

Good album from Immolation. Might review on Blenderstyle

[@benmech]

It's a fine Immolation album. Surprised Bradley got the assignment.

[@wastelander1015]

pause at 8:55 and you'll get a nice screenshot of Brad

[@bradleyzorgdrager186]

I hate this lmao. I saw it when I was watching and got so bummed.

[@dylanrostron9780]

Im not sure - but this is the most stoneder-est review of Brads I have seen. And if he no smoke the weed.. Then GODDAMN dude!!!

[@Hideousspawn13]

Damn I’m gonna have to pick this one up. Every clip sounded amazing. This is one of those bands I’ve somehow overlooked through years of death metal listening. Whoops

[@vaevictis_]

Old school death metal baby!

[@YONATOOTH]

Stunner of an album. It’s a ripper 🔥🤘

[@BMFlame9393]

This album is quality death metal! A++

[@jonahperrin3701]

Sick Vitriol shirt 🔥🔥

[@georgecolby7488]

Its as close to perfect as possible, I think. Outstanding album.

[@Metal-Matze]

great shirt man! fucking love vitriol \m/ ... and Immolation :D

[@KISHIN-RIKI]

Yeah, I feel like I'm being influenced by Black Metal while I'm getting into Death Metal, Because it seems like earlier bands have a religious theme in their albums/tracks.

[@chuckpereda]

Are u guys gonna review Amorphis? I'd love to see what u have to say!

[@gravesplendour3481]

Typical, one of my favourite moments on the album is the opening to Incineration Procession. So evil, I love it!

[@kristiankrastanov5995]

Didn't expect to see some Batman clips in this review ...

[@alikhalili1405]

Guy's dad jokes cures my depression

[@hornmoviereviews8739]

HOLY RUSTED METAL BATMAN!!! LOL i saw that and dropped my phone from laughing so hard!!!

[@yumenounkai]

Try listening to Yvngboi P and Kenayeboi. They have videos on KZbin. Also try Gai Gosh Music, Yurufuwa Gang, Rykey, Anarchy, Lexi Liu, Vinida Weng, Vava and NineOne.

[@MisterBrimm]

I'm seeing them live in a couple weeks so that'll be cool.

[@MMasterDE]

Loved this album. Reminded me a bit about Unholy Cult, which is my fav by them.

[@christianeasley767]

GREAT REVIEW!!!!! 30 + years of being best friends with IMMOLATION!!!!

[@ffokcuf2039]

An instant classic...FUCK !!! THIS SHIT RULES .....BADASS... EVERYTHING ABOUT IT RULES

[@christianeasley767]

7:59 SARLAAC PIT?!?!? BOOK OF BOBA FETT!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💀💀💀💀

[@bradbaker4679]

Love this album

[@EdwinvanKoppen]

As a Dutch guy I’m always thinking you are saying your name wrong.. Zorgdrager.

[@christianeasley767]

YAWNKERS!!!!!!

[@ACHERON85BLACK]

con subtitulos en español tendrian miles de vistas mas

[@user-uo7nq7nq3m]

It is YON'kuz [Yonkers], I grew up in the adjoining town. Yonkers borders the Bronx, and many Italians going from Bronx in the 50s brought the accent with them. Everyone else says Yonkers. Also Mortician, Malignancy, Incantation, and Sheer Terror are form Yonkers.

[@helenamunoz4500]

BRUTAL ACTS OF GOD!! 👊👹 IMMOLATION DEATH METAL DE ÉLITE!!! \m/

[@joemajor2553]

Incredible record

[@sargerobo5792]

uh, Incinceration Procession sounds absolutely nothing whatsoever like Limp Bizkit. No, not even the intro. Nothing at all like Limp Bizkit. WTF??? However, referring to Bob Vigna as an evil necromancer makes up for that silliness oh yeah, Acts of God is another completely badass release

[@Mark.13.]

Easy 8/10, another superb LP from true death metal legends.

[@domagojduron4895]

A malign monarch with a cape? Sounds...majestic and decay-like. (you did that on purpose, didn't you?)

[@hugosex]

No other album EVER matches artwork and music like this one

[@matthias1783]

This album is an act of gods.

[@davidalvarez2765]

Best to ever do it

[@DrTabarnak]

Album art looks like what was done on Thy Art Is Murder and Venom Prison

[@xangrycatmanx5104]

Eliran Kantor did the album art for those bands as well, his style is super unique

[@stefan86wtf]

Unbelievably consistent band!

[@devastatormoreno8355]

simply Evil and never fails to disappoints.

[@halmicroutsicos900]

13 songs is a bit too long in my opinion, 9-10 would be golden for them but I need to check this one out!

[@Holy_Frakula]

Brad reppin VItriol this time, nice \m/

[@terriblecertainity]

Such an underrated band... In a fair world, they would be as popular as amon amarth

[@chadgautier2864]

Don't forget next week. Fetal blood eagle. Sven from aborted other other band. Not coffin feeder but yet another band. Check them out they are great

[@RPRsChannel]

*_Take it easy there pal_* 8:54

[@bradleyzorgdrager186]

I saw this when I was watching and was like god DAMMIT

[@BittersweetDuality]

@@bradleyzorgdrager186 LMAO

[@vaevictis_]

Lmao!

[@binkawy]

The new album is fantastic

[@jamesgwarrior1981]

Mr Death Metal himself 🤘🏾this record is killer. Destroys all that is supposedly holy and pure. Take down the supposed god and his kingdom of lies 👿

[@LeagueOfJared]

Brad forgot to give a rating lol

[@bubbaharrod2530]

Hé just said GTFO to Jesus. But when this dude gets in a car wreck or something tragic happens I bet the first thing he does is say "oh god please help me "

[@saltpeter7429]

Right on." No atheists in fox holes". An old war reference, I dont know if it go's back to WW1 or WW2. Doesnt matter, same point made.

[@wrathovgod5099]

good stuff... though not as good as Atonement, best album of 2017 along with Syncretism.

[@cabalofdemons]

"Acts of God" is a great record, the only criticism I have is the length. It has 15 songs and runs at a 53 minute length, which is long for a death metal album. Still, the album is opulent as the reviewer states which draws you in to the record.

[@bingboompow8861]

I mean , as an immolation fan, it's been 5 LONG years since the last album, so I obviously want as much immolation as possible. I wouldn't mind if the album was 5400 minutes long

[@cabalofdemons]

@@bingboompow8861 true story

[@fakeyawns]

Vitriol Warfare

[@ForestDumper666]

Nice change of pace for Brad. Dude usually sucks and reviews the shitass stuff. Great record and solid review.

[@alexmiller718]

IMMOLATION

[@redprosthetic]

Metronome.

[@n.unclebach9064]

6 out 5 skulls. Your math was a little off. You forgot to carry over the 1.5 skulls. An honest mistake when dealing with skulls.

[@christianeasley767]

Here in after-- 😈 it means that you are stuck in hell without warmth and without light forever and ever!!!!! 😈😳😇😈😇😈 That’s pretty evil dude!!!!! Plus that album might actually be older than you!!!! 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄♥️🙏😘🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@josephdwyer5541]

Sick review but i cant hit the like button cus it's at 666

[@basserman]

what's the point of reviewing an album the day it comes out? these reviews always amount to really weak first impressions.

[@bradleyzorgdrager186]

We get the albums in advance to prep and film.

[@basserman]

@@bradleyzorgdrager186 how far in advance? getting one or two days ahead of everyone else doesn't too much in the way of getting a critical eye at something. That's why you rated this a 4.5/5, along all the other 4.5/5's you rate on the channel. your standards for quality are so low it doesn't take much for an album to get away with a +4/5 every time.

[@BangerTV]

@@basserman we got it on Jan 24th

[@saltpeter7429]

I get where you are coming from, ACTS OF GOD was a sure grower to me. My introduction to IMMOLATION as well. Never liked/ listened to death metal until two years ago, now I cant get enough. And this CD is a monster. A complete metal statement, like a Painting, taken as a whole.

[@blackaciddevil]

Great record, too long

[@MyBichSustained]

Immolation hate to say,where the band that you wanted to elevate you to a new level in Death Metal.....But always fucking failed you because everytime it was getting good they choked there songs.....but like Cannibal Corpse w/Corpsegrinder we kept pretending it's killer,but it's not.....that was the past....immolation for the past decade is a beast....and ever who is behind the production needs to redo their past work.

[@mmmnuts5645]

the sound levels for the music are much louder that Brad's review... annoyingly so