Immolation is a death metal band from Yonkers, New York. They were formed in May 1986 by Andrew Sakowicz (Bass, Vocals) and Dave Wilkinson (Drums) as Rigor Mortis (NY). The name was changed to Immolation in April 1988, after the "Warriors of Doom" demo which was done as Rigor Mortis and "Demo I" which was done as Immolation.

That which is immolated; a sacrifice.

killing or offering as a sacrifice

The act of immolating, or the state of being immolated, or sacrificed.

Destruction by fire.