December 2024 Featured Release - The Revolution Edition

So just like that we find that a new month is upon us which of course means that we’ll be nominating a brand new monthly feature release for each clan. This essentially means that we’re asking you to rate, review & discuss our chosen features for no other reason than because we enjoy the process & banter. We’re really looking forward to hearing your thoughts on our chosen releases so don’t be shy.

This month's feature release for The Revolution, nominated by me (Shadowdoom9 (Andi)), is the brand-new 5th album by Swedish metalcore band Imminence, The Black. Imminence is one of the most unique bands of modern metalcore, sounding more theatrical and atmospheric, and they add in some violin, almost like Architects gone Ne Obliviscaris. Their latest album The Black continues that sound, despite leaning into alt-metal at times. I'm up to hearing what anyone here thinks of this band and/or album.

https://metal.academy/releases/51279

I've done my review, here's its summary:

Swedish violin-fueled metalcore masters Imminence has been gaining a lot more fans with their successful 2021 album Heaven in Hiding. Their growing maturity has pulled them towards their vision to please metalcore listeners with a unique atmospheric sound. Several singles for that album and its deluxe edition have spawned, and they came with immersive music videos for anyone wanting more than just the music experience. And now they're back with their new album The Black! Despite half the amount of songs having already been released as singles, their great consistency is still on, with heaviness from breakdowns and melodies from hooks. And of course, the violin is what helps them stay nicely different, while the songs attack with thick riffs and rhythms that fit with the drumming of Peter Hanstrom. You can expect songs focused on heavy aggression or majestic symphonics or both. Let your mind absorb The Black and remember the band's game-changing ways in the metalcore scene. A big impact rising out of the void!

4.5/5

Recommended tracks: "Heaven Shall Burn", "Beyond the Pale", "Death by a Thousand Cuts", "The Call of the Void", "Continuum", "The Black"

For fans of: Architects, Ne Obliviscaris (for the blend of violins and metal), Northlane