Imminence - I (2014)Release ID: 36626

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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. If you're looking for how it all began for this band, look no further...

Metalcore songwriting seems to drift away from storytelling and emotion in favor of brutal breakdowns and death metal growls, and Imminence has embarked a mission to restore what was left behind to engage listeners. Diverse power and emotion allows fresh impact on the vicious vocals of metalcore. Their debut I (pronounced as either the letter "I" or the number "1") has energy and passion blended together for Imminence to be the highly unique metalcore/hardcore band they are today.

The violin that starts "Proclaim" might have some listeners confused thinking they put on a My Dying Bride album, but then it explodes into dramatic metalcore, not too far off from The Showdown's 2004 debut instrumentally. With hammer-fists and drum sticks, Peter Hanstrom blasts through "86" alongside talented screams and singing of Eddie Berg (also the violinist) that in turn go well with dissonant riffs and melodies. The lyrics are so beautiful and fit greatly even when screamed. "Every Breath" covers practically every trick in the metalcore book, tricks from bands like Earth Crisis, The Browning (minus the electronic elements), and Bring Me the Horizon.

The earth-shattering "Salt of the Earth" is so energetic, all the way through the breakdowns. Berg doesn't lose much steam when screaming lyrics that can certainly make a novel. The riffing is "Broken Lost" is a bit jarring, though the energy isn't lost. There's lighter drumming in "Du", a more atmospheric track. "The Seventh Seal" is an amazing highlight to please metalcore fans who have been following the band in the 10 years since this album's release.

"Those Who Seek" once again has Hanstrom lowering the speed while staying furious. The metal riffing from the guitar duo of Alex Arnoldsson and Harald Barrett shine in the sky before the bass Fredrik Rosdahl drags it into the earth with an underground breakdown. All that and some stellar harmonies help with this powerful structure. And that spoken verse by Berg is a nice touch. "Last Legs" starts the last leg of this journey with beauty covered in screams. It all leads up to "A Sense of Doubt" which closes the album in soft melancholy from the music that shows in times when Berg isn't using the mic.

All in all, you can find lots of unique creativity from Imminence. Their metalcore/hardcore sound that can go back and forth from harsh to smooth at any time will have listeners wanting more. I'm glad to see the metalcore scene extending into the cold northern lands of Sweden....

Favorites: "86", "Every Breath", "Salt of the Earth", "The Seventh Seal", "Those Who Seek"

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Band
Release
I
Year
2014
Format
Album
Clans
The Revolution
Genres
Metalcore
Sub-Genres

Metalcore (conventional)

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