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Imminence Embarks on Sumerian Records Era with New Singles and 2026 North American Tour
After a triumphant self‑released breakthrough, Swedish metalcore band Imminence has inked a deal with American label Sumerian Records in June 2026. The partnership follows the worldwide success of the group’s 2024 studio album The Black, which the band released independently in April and earned critical praise for its blend of atmospheric heaviness and classical violin.
The first taste of the new era arrived on 11 June 2026 with the single “The Sword That Never Bends.” Produced by Los Angeles‑based Drew Fulk—known for his work with Twenty One Pilots, Motionless In White and Five Finger Death Punch—the track showcases Imminence’s signature cinematic sound while expanding their sonic palette. A kinetic music video accompanied the release, highlighting the band’s dynamic performance.
A month later, the band dropped a second single, “False Light,” on 21 July 2026. The song was paired with a video directed by Pavel Trebukhin, whose metal‑community work is noted for vivid storytelling. The track continues the cinematic approach introduced in “The Sword That Never Bends” and offers a preview of material that will appear on Imminence’s forthcoming project.
Sumerian Records, founded in 2006 by Ash Avildsen, has a history of supporting metal and alternative acts such as Bad Omens, Animals as Leaders and Poppy. The label’s 2022 acquisition of Behemoth Entertainment expanded its merchandising and brand‑building capabilities. Imminence’s signing fits Sumerian’s strategy of adding bands that combine heavy music with unique instrumental elements.
In addition to the new singles, Imminence announced a 22‑city North American tour that will run from 13 November to 13 December 2026. The tour will begin in Worcester, Massachusetts, and conclude in Montreal, Quebec, with support from Dying Wish and Gaerea. Key stops include New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Austin, Sacramento, Denver and Toronto.
The tour schedule, confirmed on the band’s official website and ticketing partners, lists the following dates: - 13 Nov – Worcester, MA – The Palladium - 14 Nov – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square - 15 Nov – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring - 17 Nov – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia - 20 Nov – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle - 21 Nov – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz - 22 Nov – Nashville, TN – Category 10 - 24 Nov – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom - 25 Nov – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater - 27 Nov – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren - 28 Nov – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern - 29 Nov – Sacramento, CA – Channel 24 - 1 Dec – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center - 3 Dec – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium - 5 Dec – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha - 6 Dec – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater - 7 Dec – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis - 9 Dec – Madison, WI – The Sylvee - 10 Dec – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre - 11 Dec – Toronto, ON – HISTORY - 13 Dec – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
Management stated that the shows will feature new material from the Sumerian era while revisiting fan‑favorite tracks from The Black. The tour is expected to boost streaming activity for the singles and solidify Imminence’s presence in the North American market.
No further releases have been scheduled beyond the two singles. The band’s next project, tentatively titled False Light, is expected to be a full‑length album, though a release date remains unconfirmed. Ticket sales for the tour are currently open through major platforms, and the band’s official website offers pre‑sale options for fans.
In short, Imminence’s move to Sumerian Records marks a significant step in their career, providing a larger platform for their hybrid metal‑classical sound. The releases of “The Sword That Never Bends” and “False Light” illustrate the band’s continued evolution, while the 2026 North American tour will bring their music to a wide audience across the continent.
The first taste of the new era arrived on 11 June 2026 with the single “The Sword That Never Bends.” Produced by Los Angeles‑based Drew Fulk—known for his work with Twenty One Pilots, Motionless In White and Five Finger Death Punch—the track showcases Imminence’s signature cinematic sound while expanding their sonic palette. A kinetic music video accompanied the release, highlighting the band’s dynamic performance.
A month later, the band dropped a second single, “False Light,” on 21 July 2026. The song was paired with a video directed by Pavel Trebukhin, whose metal‑community work is noted for vivid storytelling. The track continues the cinematic approach introduced in “The Sword That Never Bends” and offers a preview of material that will appear on Imminence’s forthcoming project.
Sumerian Records, founded in 2006 by Ash Avildsen, has a history of supporting metal and alternative acts such as Bad Omens, Animals as Leaders and Poppy. The label’s 2022 acquisition of Behemoth Entertainment expanded its merchandising and brand‑building capabilities. Imminence’s signing fits Sumerian’s strategy of adding bands that combine heavy music with unique instrumental elements.
In addition to the new singles, Imminence announced a 22‑city North American tour that will run from 13 November to 13 December 2026. The tour will begin in Worcester, Massachusetts, and conclude in Montreal, Quebec, with support from Dying Wish and Gaerea. Key stops include New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Austin, Sacramento, Denver and Toronto.
The tour schedule, confirmed on the band’s official website and ticketing partners, lists the following dates: - 13 Nov – Worcester, MA – The Palladium - 14 Nov – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square - 15 Nov – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring - 17 Nov – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia - 20 Nov – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle - 21 Nov – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz - 22 Nov – Nashville, TN – Category 10 - 24 Nov – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom - 25 Nov – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater - 27 Nov – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren - 28 Nov – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern - 29 Nov – Sacramento, CA – Channel 24 - 1 Dec – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center - 3 Dec – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium - 5 Dec – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha - 6 Dec – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater - 7 Dec – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis - 9 Dec – Madison, WI – The Sylvee - 10 Dec – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre - 11 Dec – Toronto, ON – HISTORY - 13 Dec – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
Management stated that the shows will feature new material from the Sumerian era while revisiting fan‑favorite tracks from The Black. The tour is expected to boost streaming activity for the singles and solidify Imminence’s presence in the North American market.
No further releases have been scheduled beyond the two singles. The band’s next project, tentatively titled False Light, is expected to be a full‑length album, though a release date remains unconfirmed. Ticket sales for the tour are currently open through major platforms, and the band’s official website offers pre‑sale options for fans.
In short, Imminence’s move to Sumerian Records marks a significant step in their career, providing a larger platform for their hybrid metal‑classical sound. The releases of “The Sword That Never Bends” and “False Light” illustrate the band’s continued evolution, while the 2026 North American tour will bring their music to a wide audience across the continent.
