CONCERT REVIEW: Imminence Succeed To Captivate Amsterdam

After an evening of battling Amsterdam’s notorious Saturday traffic, we barely made it to Melkweg just in time for Imminence’s headline show on The Black Tour. With no time to catch any of the support acts, we dove headfirst into the immersive world of the Swedish metalcore quintet. This tour, promoting their latest album The Black, which dropped in April, promised a night filled with their signature blend of symphonic elements and crushing heaviness—and it absolutely delivered.

Right from the start, Eddie Berg’s haunting vocals and piercing violin grabbed the audience by the throat. Berg’s dual role as both frontman and violinist added a unique complexion to the performance, with the violin weaving seamlessly through the thick layers of guitar and bass, creating moments of eerie beauty.

From there, Imminence took us on a journey through a setlist that showcased the full emotional depth and power of their latest album. Tracks like Beyond the Pale and Death by a Thousand Cuts hit with relentless force.

While the heavier tracks had the audience thrashing, it was the slower, more melodic moments that truly captivated. Continuum, with its delicate balance of clean vocals and brutal growls, was a standout, pushing the band’s sound in new, darker directions. The combination of Berg’s clean singing and his tortured screams felt raw and intimate, especially in the way it blended with the symphonic backdrop provided by his violin.

Speaking of backdrops, the decor the band brought was spectacular, with the stage set to mimic the eerie backdrop of “The Black Church”. This vibe was magnified by the moment Eddie Berg took the stage, draped in a monk-like black hood and the atmosphere transformed into a dark, almost spiritual experience. The visuals added an extra layer to the already immersive performance, immediately pulling the audience into a deeply emotional space.

The evening reached its climax with The Black, the title track that encapsulates the album’s themes of despair and resilience. With every note, the band built a sense of finality, leaving the audience breathless.

Moreover, the band’s precise musicianship and visually striking stage production showed their dedication to creating an experience that went beyond just the music—it was a full sensory immersion. From the intense lighting to the haunting violin solos, every element added depth to the performance, making it feel like more than a typical metalcore show. It’s clear that Imminence are pushing to become one of the leading names in modern metalcore, and The Black Tour is playing a big role in helping them reach that status.

Check out the photos our photographer Glenn van den Bosch took below to get a glimpse of what the evening was like!