Like Harnessing Ruin’s title track, “World Agony” wrangles the EVILNESS of Immolation’s trademark ghastly riffs into a comparatively accessible song structure.
Angular guitars are complimented by atmospheric melodies, instilling visions of fiery oblivion. If there’s a soundtrack to damnation, Harnessing Ruin is it.
For the first time since the NY band’s inception, the ominous, wretched cries of the guitar bends have been traded in for traditional grinds and chugs.