“I believe we allowed ourselves to take things to the real extremes this time,” says Barrett. “Looking back at our catalogue, I guess this has always been in our nature, whatever direction we decided to take. If we wanted to go electronic, it was 100%. If we wanted to go acoustic, it was 100%. We would even bring a string quartet and do an acoustic tour in concert churches. There’s really nothing in between; it’s always full dedication with no looking back, and that became so obvious while digging even deeper behind what the last album taught us. From the moment we had the lyric line ‘This is the black,’ it was just clear what this album was about. It’s a void that devours you, a wounded animal fighting for it’s life, a descent into darkness. This is The Black.” Taking a stride into the next phase of the band’s journey, Imminence have severed ties with the traditional framework of having a record label backing and opted for the path of independent music release. This decision marks a significant shift in the band’s approach, allowing them greater creative freedom and control over their musical endeavors. “We’ve always embraced the DIY ethos – it’s at the core of who we are,” Barrett elaborates. “The success we’ve attained is a product of our own vision and hard work. While our incredible team has played a crucial role, we remain deeply immersed in every aspect of our band. The decision to go independent wasn’t made lightly; we had many internal debates about whether we were up for the challenge. Looking back at the singles released in this cycle and the milestones achieved in such a short time, there’s no doubt that going independent was among the wisest choices we’ve ever made.” He continues, “Our journey is a testament to what can be achieved when you believe in your own abilities. I sincerely hope that this album serves as an inspiration to fellow emerging artists, urging them to pursue their dreams and embrace artistic creativity and independence. It’s a rewarding journey, and we encourage anyone who might consider this path to take that leap of faith.” Imminence recently embarked on their very first tour of North America and the response was nothing short of extraordinary. In a mere 48 hours, the entire tour was sold out and venues upgraded — not once but twice. This swift and overwhelming success solidified Imminence’s status as one of the most sought-after acts in the international music scene. During 2024, Imminence will make their return to the USA with a full tour over the entire country, including performances at anchor festivals Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville. Closing the chapter on Heaven In Hiding, the band unveiled an exclusive Deluxe Edition release. The band continued their ascent with attention-grabbing Live In Studio recordings, triggering viral sensations across social media platforms. Witnessing an impressive growth of over 100,000 followers and millions of streams in just a few months in 2023, Imminence’s impact remains unstoppable. Boasting four full-length studio albums, +220 million streams, a combined online following of 580,000, and nearing the 900,000 monthly Spotify listeners mark, Imminence are set to continue their monumental touring history in 2024. Having sold out headline shows across Europe and supported metal legends In Flames in late 2022, the band is gearing up for a return to the United States. Their festival presence is also set to shine, with confirmed appearances at Download, Greenfield, Jera On Air, Full Force, Rockstadt Extreme, and more, promising an electrifying year ahead. From Sweden with love. | 
