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Imminence (band)

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Imminence
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Background information
OriginTrelleborg, Sweden
GenresMetalcore, melodic metalcore, symphonic metal
Years active2009 (2009)–present
Labels
Members
  • Eddie Berg
  • Harald Barrett
  • Alex Arnoldsson
  • Peter Hanström
  • Christian Höijer
Past members
  • Fredrik Rosdahl
  • Max Holmberg
Websitewww.imminenceswe.com

Imminence is a Swedish metalcore band formed in Trelleborg. The group consists of vocalist Eddie Berg, rhythm guitarist Harald Barrett, Lead guitarist Alex Arnoldsson, bassist Christian Höijer and drummer Peter Hanström.

History

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Formation and EPs (2009-2013)

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Barrett and Berg formed the band in 2009 and decided on the name Imminence in 2010. Arnoldsson and Hanström joined the band in 2012.[1]

In 2012, they released their debut EP, Born of Sirius, which was well received by fans and critics. That year, they were also selected to play at the Metaltown Festival, one of the largest music festivals in Sweden.[1]

In 2013, Imminence signed a contract with We Are Triumphant Records, a sub-label for the Chicago-based record company Victory Records, where they released their second EP, Return for Helios, along with the single "Wine & Water".[1]

I, This Is Goodbye, and Turn the Light On (2014-2020)

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In 2014, the band released their debut album, I, which was accompanied by a series of music videos shot by singer Eddie Berg.

In 2015, they signed to Arising Empire and released the single "The Sickness", which has been described as a breakthrough single for the band.[2][3]

The band released This Is Goodbye in 2017, in which the band experimented a different style, which has been described as alt-rock and pop rock.[4][5]

In 2019, the band made a well-received return to their harder sound and released Turn the Light On, an album which the band has said "defines their sound".[3][6] This was followed up by an acoustic version of the album the following year.[7]

Heaven in Hiding (2021-2023)

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The band release a single titled "Temptation" on 23 April 2021.[8] Following the success of this single, the band announced a European tour taking place the following year.[9] In September 2021, the band announced they would be releasing their fourth studio album Heaven in Hiding on 26 November 2021.[10] The album, which the band described as "a further descent into darkness compared to previous albums", was well received and compared to bands such as Architects.[11][12]

In February 2023, the band released the single "Jaded" and announced that a deluxe edition of the album would be released.[13] The deluxe edition released on 3 March 2023, including new singles, as well as live and acoustic recordings.[14]

The Black and recent releases (2023-present)

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In June 2023, the band released the singles "Come Hell or High Water" and "Desolation".[15] In August, "Heaven Shall Burn" was released,[16] and in November the band released "Death by a Thousand Cuts".[17] Following the release of the next single, "Continuum", in February 2024, the band announced their fifth studio album would be titled The Black.[18] The album was self-released by the band on 12 April 2024, also announcing a European tour that year.[19] During this tour, the band announced a North American tour taking place the following year.[20]

A 10th anniversary re-recording of their debut I, titled The Reclamation of I, was released on 20 December 2024.[21]

Ahead of their North American tour, the band released the singles "Death Shall Have No Dominion" and "God Fearing Man", and announced these would be released in an extended edition of The Black, titled The Return of the Black, which released on 7 March 2025, including re-recordings and included several featured artists.[22][23]

Musical style and influences

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Immenence's style has been described as metalcore,[1] symphonic metalcore,[24][25] atmospheric metalcore,[25] melodic metalcore,[24][4] alt-rock,[4] post-hardcore,[26] and 'violincore'.[27]

The band has listed influences such as In Flames, Linkin Park, August Burns Red, Bon Iver, and Sigur Rós.[28]

Members

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Current
  • Eddie Berg – lead vocals, violin (2009–present)
  • Harald Barrett – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2009–present); lead guitar (2009–2012)
  • Alex Arnoldsson – lead guitar (2010–present)
  • Peter Hanström – drums (2011–present)
  • Christian Höijer – bass (2018–present)
Former
  • Fredrik Rosdahl – bass (2012–2014)
  • Max Holmberg – bass (2015–2018)
Timeline

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of albums
Title Album details
I
  • Released: 9 September 2014
  • Label: We Are Triumphant
  • Format: CD, streaming
This Is Goodbye
Turn the Light On
  • Released: 3 May 2019
  • Label: Arising Empire
  • Format: CD, LP, streaming
Heaven In Hiding
  • Released: 26 November 2021
  • Label: Arising Empire
  • Format: CD, LP, streaming
The Black
  • Released: 12 April 2024
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: CD, CS, LP, streaming
The Reclamation of I
(re-recording of I)
  • Released: 20 December 2024
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: CD, LP, streaming
The Return of The Black
  • Released: 7 March 2025
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: CD, LP, streaming

EPs

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List of extended plays
Title EP details
Ascendance
  • Released: 15 November 2010
  • Label: Record Union
Born of Sirius
  • Released: 8 April 2012
  • Label: Self-released
Return to Helios
  • Released: 7 May 2013
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: CD, streaming

Singles

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List of singles with selected peak chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Hot
Hard
Rock
"Wine & Water" 2013 — Return to Helios
"86" 2014 — I
"The Seventh Seal" —
"A Mark on My Soul" 2015 — Non-album single
"The Sickness" —
"Can We Give It All" 2016 —
"This Is Goodbye" 2017 — This Is Goodbye
"Diamonds" —
"Paralyzed" 2018 — Turn the Light On
"Infectious" 2019 —
"Saturated Soul" —
"Lighthouse" —
"To the Light" 2020 —
"Temptation" 2021 — Heaven in Hiding
"Heaven in Hiding" —
"Ghost" —
"Chasing Shadows" —
"Alleviate" —
"Tentación" 2022 — Heaven in Hiding
(Deluxe Edition)
"Heaven in Hiding" (acoustic) —
"Alleviate" (acoustic) —
"Ghost" (acoustic) —
"Jaded" 2023 —
"Come Hell or High Water" — The Black
"Desolation" —
"Heaven Shall Burn" —
"Death by a Thousand Cuts" —
"Continuum" 2024 —
"The Black" —
"Death Shall Have No Dominion" 2025 — The Return of The Black
"God Fearing Man" 25

Music videos

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List of music videos, showing year released, album and director
Title Year Album Director Link
"The Devourer" 2012 Born of Sirius
"Wine & Water" 2013 Return to Helios Eddie Berg [29]
"Snakes & Ladders" [30]
"Mors Certa" [31]
"Hora Incerta" 2014 [32]
"86" I [33]
"The Seventh Seal" [34]
"Wine & Water" (acoustic) 2015 Non-album single [35]
"A Mark on My Soul" Eddie Berg [36]
"The Sickness" [37]
"Can We Give It All" 2016 [38]
"This Is Goodbye" 2017 This Is Goodbye [39]
"Diamonds" [40]
"Broken Love" [41]
"Up" [42]
"This Is Goodbye" (acoustic) 2018 Eddie Berg [43]
"Paralyzed" Turn the Light On Pavel Trebukhin [44]
"Infectious" 2019 Eddie Berg [45]
"Saturated Soul" Pavel Trebukhin [46]
"Lighthouse" [47]
"Erase" Pavel Trebukhin [48]
"Saturated Soul" (acoustic) Eddie Berg [49]
"Crawling" (Linkin Park cover) [50]
"Temptation" 2021 Heaven in Hiding Tre Film [51]
"Heaven in Hiding" [52]
"Ghost" [53]
"Chasing Shadows & Alleviate" [54]
"Surrender" [55]
"Come Hell or High Water" 2023 The Black Pavel Trebukhin [56]
"Desolation" [57]
"Heaven Shall Burn" [58]
"Death by a Thousand Cuts" [59]
"Continuum" 2024 [60]
"The Black" [61]
"Death Shall Have No Dominion 2025 The Return of The Black [62]
"God Fearing Man [63]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "IMMINENCE Signs With WE ARE TRIUMPHANT RECORDS". Blabbermouth.net. 16 March 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Imminence release new single 'The Sickness'". Arising Empire. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Imminence". Arising Empire.
  4. ^ a b c Senior, Nicholas (8 May 2017). "Album Review: Imminence – This Is Goodbye". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  5. ^ Madikopoulos, Ermis (29 January 2018). "Album Review: This is Goodbye // Imminence". The Indiependent. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  6. ^ "IMMINENCE release new album »Turn The Light On«". Arising Empire. 3 May 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  7. ^ "IMMINENCE acoustic album »Turn The Light On: Acoustic Reimagination« out now". Arising Empire. 10 January 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  8. ^ "Imminence release new music video for 'Temptation'". Distorted Sound. 23 April 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  9. ^ "Imminence announce EU tour 2022". Arising Empire. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  10. ^ "Imminence announce new album »Heaven In Hiding«". Arising Empire. 30 September 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  11. ^ Ray, Graham (2 January 2022). "Imminence: Searching For Your Heaven In Hiding". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  12. ^ Kielich, Kris (23 November 2021). "Album Review: Heaven In Hiding – Imminence". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  13. ^ Glover, Nao (10 February 2023). "Imminence announces deluxe version of 'Heaven In Hiding,' shares 'Jaded' video". HM. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  14. ^ "IMMINENCE release Heaven In Hiding Deluxe Edition digitally". Arising Empire. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  15. ^ "IMMINENCE share "Come Hell or High Water" + "Desolation"". Rock 'N' Load. 24 June 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  16. ^ "Imminence Debut "Heaven Shall Burn" Music Video". ThePRP. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  17. ^ "Imminence Release New Track "Death By A Thousand Cuts"". ThePRP. 18 November 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  18. ^ Carter, Emily (26 February 2024). "Imminence announce new album The Black: "It's angrier, more desperate, and unhinged"". Kerrang!. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  19. ^ "Imminence To Release New Album "The Black" In April, Reveal European Tour". ThePRP. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  20. ^ Adams, Gregory (15 October 2024). "IMMINENCE announce North American headline tour". Revolver. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  21. ^ "Imminence announce re-recording of debut album". lambgoat.com. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  22. ^ Gonzales, Ramon (7 February 2025). "Imminence Unleash Epic New Single, "Death Shall Have No Dominion"". Knotfest. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  23. ^ Garner, Emily (7 March 2025). "Imminence drop God Fearing Man from new extended version of The Black". Kerrang!. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  24. ^ a b "Imminence - The Black". Album of the Year. 14 April 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  25. ^ a b Leivers, Dannii (11 April 2024). ""This is the quartet's darkest, most varied and heaviest album by some margin." Symphonic metalcore mavericks Imminence have stepped out of the shadows of their influences in style with The Black". Louder Sound. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  26. ^ Welsh, Connor (1 September 2014). "REVIEW: Imminence – I [2014]". New Transcendence. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  27. ^ Garner, Emily (7 March 2025). "Imminence drop God Fearing Man from new extended version of The Black". Kerrang!. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
  28. ^ "Influences and Essentials: IMMINENCE In Their Own Words". Outburn. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  29. ^ "IMMINENCE - WINE & WATER - HC WORLDWIDE (OFFICIAL HD VERSION HCWW)". 25 February 2013 – via YouTube.
  30. ^ "IMMINENCE - SNAKES & LADDERS - HARDCORE WORLDWIDE (OFFICIAL HD VERSION HCWW)". 15 September 2013 – via YouTube.
  31. ^ "Imminence - Mors Certa [Official Video]". 14 November 2013 – via YouTube.
  32. ^ "Imminence - Hora Incerta [Official Video]". 6 January 2014 – via YouTube.
  33. ^ "Imminence - 86 [Official Video]". 6 June 2014 – via YouTube.
  34. ^ "Imminence - The Seventh Seal [Official Video]". 17 August 2014 – via YouTube.
  35. ^ "Imminence - Wine & Water (Acoustic) [Official Video]". 26 February 2015 – via YouTube.
  36. ^ "Imminence - A Mark On My Soul [Official Video]". 27 April 2015 – via YouTube.
  37. ^ "IMMINENCE - The Sickness (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". 11 December 2015 – via YouTube.
  38. ^ "IMMINENCE - Can We Give It All (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". 11 March 2016 – via YouTube.
  39. ^ "Imminence - This Is Goodbye (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". 20 January 2017 – via YouTube.
  40. ^ "Imminence - Diamonds [Official Video]". 30 March 2017 – via YouTube.
  41. ^ "IMMINENCE - Broken Love (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". 1 April 2017 – via YouTube.
  42. ^ "Imminence - Up [Official Video]". 17 November 2017 – via YouTube.
  43. ^ "Imminence - This Is Goodbye (Acoustic) [Official Video]". 30 March 2018 – via YouTube.
  44. ^ "IMMINENCE - Paralyzed (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". 26 October 2018 – via YouTube.
  45. ^ "IMMINENCE - Infectious (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". 1 March 2019 – via YouTube.
  46. ^ "IMMINENCE - Saturated Soul (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". 5 April 2019 – via YouTube.
  47. ^ "IMMINENCE - Lighthouse (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". 26 April 2019 – via YouTube.
  48. ^ "Imminence - Erase [Official Video]". 25 November 2019 – via YouTube.
  49. ^ "IMMINENCE - Saturated Soul (Acoustic) (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". 13 September 2019 – via YouTube.
  50. ^ "IMMINENCE - Crawling (LINKIN PARK COVER) (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". 6 December 2019 – via YouTube.
  51. ^ "IMMINENCE - Temptation (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". 23 April 2021 – via YouTube.
  52. ^ "IMMINENCE - Heaven In Hiding (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". 16 July 2021 – via YouTube.
  53. ^ "IMMINENCE - Ghost (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". 3 September 2021 – via YouTube.
  54. ^ "IMMINENCE - Chasing Shadows & Alleviate (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". 29 October 2021 – via YouTube.
  55. ^ "IMMINENCE - Surrender (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". 26 November 2021 – via YouTube.
  56. ^ "Imminence - Come Hell or High Water [Official Video]". 18 June 2023 – via YouTube.
  57. ^ "Imminence - Desolation [Official Video]". 23 June 2023 – via YouTube.
  58. ^ "Imminence - Heaven Shall Burn [Official Video]". 25 August 2023 – via YouTube.
  59. ^ "Imminence - Death by a Thousand Cuts [Official Video]". 22 November 2023 – via YouTube.
  60. ^ "Imminence - Continuum [Official Video]". 13 February 2024 – via YouTube.
  61. ^ "Imminence - The Black". 15 March 2024 – via YouTube.
  62. ^ "Imminence - Death Shall Have No Dominion [Official Video]". 7 February 2025 – via YouTube.
  63. ^ "Imminence - God Fearing Man [Official Video]". 5 March 2025 – via YouTube.
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