Imminence is a Swedish metalcore band formed in Trelleborg. The group consists of vocalist Eddie Berg, rhythm guitarist Harald Barrett, lead guitarist Alex Arnoldsson, and bassist Christian Höijer.
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 Victory Records, 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 Arising Empire 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 alt-rock and pop rock.
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 Architects.
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 Hanström's departure (2023–2025) 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.
On 15 September 2025, the band announced that Peter Hanström had departed from the band, and that Mikael Norén would fill in while the band were on tour.
Axis Mundi (2026–present)
On 11 June 2026, the band released the single "The Sword That Never Bends", their first release with Sumerian Records. On 21 July, the band released the single "False Light". The following day, the band announced their sixth studio album, Axis Mundi, as well as revealing its artwork and release date of 2 October 2026. Alongside the announcement, the band also released its third single "Crestfallen".
Musical style and influences Imminence's style has been described as metalcore, symphonic metalcore, atmospheric metalcore, melodic metalcore, alt-rock, post-hardcore, and 'violincore'.
The band has listed influences such as In Flames, Linkin Park, August Burns Red, Bon Iver, Sigur Rós, Being as an Ocean, Architects, Ólafur Arnalds, Johann Sebastian Bach, Cult of Luna and Coldplay.
Members
Current Eddie Berg – lead vocals, violin, viola Harald Barrett – rhythm guitar, backing vocals ; lead guitar Alex Arnoldsson – lead guitar Christian Höijer – bass
Former Fredrik Rosdahl – bass Max Holmberg – bass Peter Hanström – drums
Touring David Mårtensson – bass Fredrik Berlin – keyboards, backing vocals Steve Joakim – drums Mikael Norén – drums Adam Janzi – drums
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positionsGER IReleased: 9 September 2014 Label: We Are Triumphant Format: CD, streaming — This Is GoodbyeReleased: 31 March 2017 Label: Arising Empire Format: CD, LP, streaming — Turn the Light OnReleased: 3 May 2019 Label: Arising Empire Format: CD, LP, streaming 91 Heaven in HidingReleased: 26 November 2021 Label: Arising Empire Format: CD, LP, streaming 78 The BlackReleased: 12 April 2024 Label: Self-released Format: CD, CS, LP, streaming 61 Axis Mundi Released: 2 October 2026 Label: Sumerian Format: CD, LP, streaming — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart.
Re-recorded albums + List of re-recorded albums Title Album details The Reclamation 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 + List of extended plays Title EP details AscendanceReleased: 15 November 2010 Label: Record Union Born of SiriusReleased: 8 April 2012 Label: Self-released Return to HeliosReleased: 7 May 2013 Label: Self-released Format: CD, streaming
Singles + List of singles with selected peak chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Album USHardRock US Main. "Wine & Water" 2013 — — Return to Helios "86" 2014 — — I "The Seventh Seal" — — "A Mark on My Soul" 2015 — — rowspan="3" "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 "Heaven in Hiding" — — "Alleviate" — — "Ghost" — — "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 — "The Sword That Never Bends" 2026 — — Axis Mundi "False Light" — — "Crestfallen" — 33 "If Not Now, When" — —
Music videos + 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 "Snakes & Ladders" "Mors Certa" "Hora Incerta" 2014 "86" I "The Seventh Seal" "Wine & Water" 2015 rowspan="4" "A Mark on My Soul" Eddie Berg "The Sickness" "Can We Give It All" 2016 "This Is Goodbye" 2017 This Is Goodbye "Diamonds" "Broken Love" "Up" "This Is Goodbye" 2018 Eddie Berg "Paralyzed" Turn the Light On Pavel Trebukhin "Infectious" 2019 Eddie Berg "Saturated Soul" Pavel Trebukhin "Lighthouse" "Erase" Pavel Trebukhin "Saturated Soul" Eddie Berg "Crawling" "Temptation" 2021 Heaven in Hiding Tre Film "Heaven in Hiding" "Ghost" "Chasing Shadows & Alleviate" "Surrender" "Come Hell or High Water" 2023 The Black Pavel Trebukhin "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 "The Sword That Never Bends" 2026 Axis Mundi "False Light" "If Not Now, When"
Awards and nominations Year Organization Award Nominated work Result Ref. 2025 Nik Nocturnal Awards Breakdown of the Year Death Shall Have No Dominion rowspan="3" Music Video of the Year "God Fearing Man" Song of the Year
References
External links
Imminence at Facebook Imminence at Instagram