Imminence is a Swedish

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band formed in

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. The group consists of vocalist Eddie Berg, rhythm guitarist Harald Barrett, Lead guitarist Alex Arnoldsson, bassist Christian Höijer and drummer Peter Hanström.

History

Formation and EPs (2009-2013)

Barrett and Berg formed the band in 2009 and decided on the name Imminence in 2010. Arnoldsson and Hanström joined the band in 2012. 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. In 2013, Imminence signed a contract with We Are Triumphant Records, a sub-label for the Chicago-based record company

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, where they released their second EP, ''Return for Helios'', along with the single "Wine & Water".

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

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

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and released the single "The Sickness", which has been described as a breakthrough single for the band. The band released This Is Goodbye in 2017, in which the band experimented a different style, which has been described as

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and

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. 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". This was followed up by an acoustic version of the album the following year.

''Heaven in Hiding'' (2021-2023)

The band release a single titled "Temptation" on 23 April 2021. Following the success of this single, the band announced a European tour taking place the following year. In September 2021, the band announced they would be releasing their fourth studio album '' Heaven in Hiding'' on 26 November 2021. 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

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

''The Black'' and recent releases (2023-present)

In June 2023, the band released the singles "Come Hell or High Water" and "Desolation". In August, "Heaven Shall Burn" was released, and in November the band released "Death by a Thousand Cuts". Following the release of the next single, "Continuum", in February 2024, the band announced their fifth studio album would be titled '' The Black''. The album was self-released by the band on 12 April 2024, also announcing a European tour that year. During this tour, the band announced a North American tour taking place the following year. A 10th anniversary re-recording of their debut ''I'', titled ''The Reclamation of I'', was released on 20 December 2024. 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.

Musical style and influences

Immenence's style has been described as

, symphonic metalcore, atmospheric metalcore,

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, and 'violincore'. The band has listed influences such as

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, and

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Members

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

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

Music videos

References

External links

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