I’m thrilled to dive into Imminence’s latest album, The Black! This unstoppable band from Trelleborg, Sweden, has released an album that truly showcases their incredible growth. With powerful singles like the poignant Death By A Thousand Cuts and the anthemic Heaven Shall Burn, The Black takes their artistry to new heights! As the band themselves put it, “the writing process for The Black was amazingly liberating and unhinged.”
From the first track, you’re immediately drawn into a world of intensity and emotion with the haunting violins and commanding vocals on Come Hell Or High Water. This album takes listeners on a musical journey, blending melancholy and raw aggression in a way that pulls you through a spectrum of emotions.
Eddie Berg, the band’s vocalist and violinist, truly shines. His ability to seamlessly shift from delicate melodies to fierce screams is breathtaking. Tracks like Desolation and Heaven Shall Burn demonstrate his remarkable range, with his powerful high screams and crushing low growls adding immense depth to the band’s sound.
The signature fusion of violin and metalcore creates an extraordinary listening experience. Songs like Continuum, Death By A Thousand Cuts, and The Black balance haunting beauty with sheer brutality, blending classical strings and heavy guitar riffs that transport listeners to another realm. Much like the music videos accompanying these tracks, the rhythm section grounds the intensity, keeping the energy high throughout.
This album is nothing short of a masterpiece, cementing Imminence‘s place in the metalcore scene. It’s more than just a collection of songs—it’s an immersive journey that leaves you craving more. With The Black, Imminence stands poised for even bigger things, continuing to push the boundaries of the genre. They are a dark horse in the scene, and this release easily puts them in the running for album of the year.
9 out of 10
Release Year: 2024
Label: Self-released
Category: Album
Country: Sweden
