Immolation is one of the few New York death metal bands to survive the 1990s more or less intact. Only two of the band's founding members remain, and their new home, Nuclear Blast Records, is the band's fourth label since their inception. However, unlike their more famous counterparts in Suffocation, Immolation has never had a hiatus in their career, and their musical output has maintained its consistency over nearly two decades of existence. 1991's Dawn of Possession remains a classic album in the American death metal scene, and through hard work and perseverance, Immolation has kept the New York death metal scene alive and relevant. The band has expanded their musical territory slightly in recent years, branching out into more technical song structures while incorporating a wider range of lyrical themes. Majesty and Decay, Immolation's eighth studio album, upholds the band's reputation for consistency, while also displaying some evolution in composition.
