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Imminence Unveils Sixth Album Axis Mundi, Drops Dual Singles "False Light" and "Crestfallen"
When the storm of Swedish metalcore breaks, Imminence throws a new chapter into the mix. The band announced that its sixth studio effort, Axis Mundi, will hit shelves and streaming services on 2 October 2026 under Sumerian Records. In tandem with the album news, Imminence released two fresh tracks—“False Light” and “Crestfallen”—to showcase the album’s wide emotional spectrum.
The dual singles follow a preview of “The Sword That Never Bends” in June, a track that already hinted at the album’s contrasting moods. “False Light” plunges straight into the band’s aggressive metalcore core, with guttural vocals, razor‑sharp guitar riffs, and relentless percussion. Midway through, the song shifts into a quieter section that brings in violin lines and clean singing, a transition echoed in its accompanying music video directed by long‑time collaborator Pavel Trebukhin.
“Crestfallen” takes a different route, favoring a cinematic feel. Electronic textures weave through orchestral arrangements, while Eddie Berg’s violin and melodic vocal delivery dominate. Heavy elements lurk beneath the surface, keeping the track grounded in Imminence’s signature sound. Guitarist Harald Barrett explained that the decision to release both songs together reflects the album’s core concept: “Duality has always been at the heart of Imminence. Our musical expression is a conversation between darkness and light, violence and beauty, despair and hope.”
Axis Mundi is the band’s first full‑length release on a major label, following years of independent work. Its narrative draws inspiration from mythology, exploring suffering, redemption, and the fragile space between life and death. Production credits feature the band itself, engineer Henrik Udd—known for work with Architects, Bring Me the Horizon and Dayseeker—and producer Drew Fulk, who has collaborated with Twenty One Pilots, Knocked Loose and HEALTH.
The album’s lineup remains solid: vocalist and violinist Eddie Berg, rhythm guitarist Harald Barrett, lead guitarist Alex Arnoldsson, and bassist Christian Höijer. Drummer Peter Hanström departed in 2025, and Adam Janzi joined the group in 2026 before the recording sessions.
Following the 2024 self‑released The Black and its 2025 expanded edition, The Return of the Black, Imminence now offers listeners a full track list for Axis Mundi: 1. Twisting In The Wind 2. The Sword That Never Bends 3. Devil May Try 4. Crestfallen 5. False Light 6. If Not Now, When 7. Didn’t Think About You (Lately) 8. Leviathan 9. Shed Your Skin 10. Power Divine 11. Exodus
The two contrasting singles give an early glimpse of the album’s range—from crushing breakdowns to sweeping orchestral passages—confirming the band’s ongoing evolution and its growing international presence through Sumerian Records.
With the release slated for 2 October 2026, Axis Mundi will be available for purchase and streaming across all major platforms. The album is expected to continue the pattern that has earned Imminence the nickname “violincore” among fans: a blend of aggressive metalcore and cinematic violin arrangements that pushes genre boundaries.
The announcement underscores Imminence’s partnership with Sumerian Records and marks the next chapter in the band’s career, as it prepares to deliver a full‑length record that balances intensity with melodic depth.
The dual singles follow a preview of “The Sword That Never Bends” in June, a track that already hinted at the album’s contrasting moods. “False Light” plunges straight into the band’s aggressive metalcore core, with guttural vocals, razor‑sharp guitar riffs, and relentless percussion. Midway through, the song shifts into a quieter section that brings in violin lines and clean singing, a transition echoed in its accompanying music video directed by long‑time collaborator Pavel Trebukhin.
“Crestfallen” takes a different route, favoring a cinematic feel. Electronic textures weave through orchestral arrangements, while Eddie Berg’s violin and melodic vocal delivery dominate. Heavy elements lurk beneath the surface, keeping the track grounded in Imminence’s signature sound. Guitarist Harald Barrett explained that the decision to release both songs together reflects the album’s core concept: “Duality has always been at the heart of Imminence. Our musical expression is a conversation between darkness and light, violence and beauty, despair and hope.”
Axis Mundi is the band’s first full‑length release on a major label, following years of independent work. Its narrative draws inspiration from mythology, exploring suffering, redemption, and the fragile space between life and death. Production credits feature the band itself, engineer Henrik Udd—known for work with Architects, Bring Me the Horizon and Dayseeker—and producer Drew Fulk, who has collaborated with Twenty One Pilots, Knocked Loose and HEALTH.
The album’s lineup remains solid: vocalist and violinist Eddie Berg, rhythm guitarist Harald Barrett, lead guitarist Alex Arnoldsson, and bassist Christian Höijer. Drummer Peter Hanström departed in 2025, and Adam Janzi joined the group in 2026 before the recording sessions.
Following the 2024 self‑released The Black and its 2025 expanded edition, The Return of the Black, Imminence now offers listeners a full track list for Axis Mundi: 1. Twisting In The Wind 2. The Sword That Never Bends 3. Devil May Try 4. Crestfallen 5. False Light 6. If Not Now, When 7. Didn’t Think About You (Lately) 8. Leviathan 9. Shed Your Skin 10. Power Divine 11. Exodus
The two contrasting singles give an early glimpse of the album’s range—from crushing breakdowns to sweeping orchestral passages—confirming the band’s ongoing evolution and its growing international presence through Sumerian Records.
With the release slated for 2 October 2026, Axis Mundi will be available for purchase and streaming across all major platforms. The album is expected to continue the pattern that has earned Imminence the nickname “violincore” among fans: a blend of aggressive metalcore and cinematic violin arrangements that pushes genre boundaries.
The announcement underscores Imminence’s partnership with Sumerian Records and marks the next chapter in the band’s career, as it prepares to deliver a full‑length record that balances intensity with melodic depth.