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Immolation - Close to a World Below (LP) | Seminal U.S. Death Metal Masterpiece on Vinyl Immerse yourself in the dark, ferocious world of Immolation’s groundbreaking 2000 album, *Close to a World Below*, now available on high-quality vinyl LP. A cornerstone of the American death metal scene, this record stands as a monumental achievement within the genre, combining intricate composition, blistering brutality, and atmospheric depth that has influenced countless extreme metal bands worldwide. **A Legacy of Unrelenting Death Metal Excellence** Hailing from Yonkers, New York, Immolation emerged in the early 1990s as pioneers of Brooklyn’s burgeoning death metal movement. With a career spanning more than three decades, the band has consistently pushed the boundaries of death metal by blending dissonant riffs, complex song structures, and existential lyrical themes. *Close to a World Below* represents a peak in their creative evolution, following their acclaimed albums *Dawn of Possession* (1991) and *Here in After* (1996), and consolidating their unique sound—characterized by aggressive tempos, eerie mid-paced grooves, and lead guitar work layered with dark melodies. **An Album Steeped in Depth and Darkness** Recorded at Millbrook Sound Studios and produced by Paul Orofino, *Close to a World Below* captures a raw yet polished sound that balances brutality with clarity. Thematically, the album delves into anti-religious sentiment, philosophical introspection, and apocalyptic imagery, reflecting frontman Ross Dolan’s grim worldview with poetic intensity. Tracks like “Rapture,” “Despondent Souls,” and the title track “Close to a World Below” showcase Immolation’s mastery of blending crushing riffs with haunting atmospheres, often employing complex time signatures and atypical song arrangements that challenge listeners and defy death metal conventions. **Why *Close to a World Below* is Essential for Death Metal Vinyl Collectors** Available in this meticulously pressed LP version, *Close to a World Below* offers an immersive analog listening experience prized by audiophiles and metal enthusiasts alike. The vinyl format accentuates the album’s rich tonal contrast—the deep, thunderous basslines, razor-sharp drum attack, and cavernous guitar textures come alive with an organic warmth absent in digital formats. This pressing typically features high-quality 180-gram vinyl, gatefold sleeve art produced with precise color fidelity, and includes detailed liner notes that delve into the album’s creation and legacy. Whether spinning on a vintage turntable or a modern setup, this LP is a must-have for collectors of death metal classics and vinyl devotees who appreciate the physicality and ritual of record playback. **A Sound and Spirit Comparable to Genre Titans** Fans of Immolation’s cerebral yet ferocious style will also appreciate the complex intensity of bands like Morbid Angel, Deicide, and Incantation, who share a penchant for dark spirituality and technical riffing within the death metal realm. Yet, Immolation’s signature emphasis on dissonant chord progressions and dynamic pacing makes *Close to a World Below* a uniquely unsettling and engrossing listening experience, earning it a revered spot in metal history. **Own a Piece of Death Metal History** For metalheads committed to collecting definitive albums that shaped the genre, Immolation’s *Close to a World Below* LP is more than just an album—it’s a testament to the evolving craft of American death metal. Experience the profound impact of one of the genre’s greatest works in the warmth and depth only vinyl can provide. Don’t miss your chance to add this essential piece to your collection and dive deep into the world Immolation has so powerfully evoked. **Order the Immolation - Close to a World Below LP today** and unleash the dark, complex energy that continues to inspire generations of extreme metal fans.